New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Indian travellers are increasingly looking beyond traditional New Year's Eve parties and celebrations, opting for holidays that combine cultural experiences, outdoor adventures, cruises and spiritual journeys, according to a press release issued by Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel.

The travel companies said that year-end holiday preferences are changing, with travellers seeking experiences that go beyond the midnight countdown, including Northern Lights excursions in Europe, cultural celebrations in Japan, premium island holidays and pilgrimage trips within India.

"New Year travel is increasingly about combining the excitement of celebration with the opportunity to discover a destination and its experien...