sales had been encouraging. They have also launched various door prizes to add excitement to the celebrations.  

“We are expecting more than 1,000 customers to participate in our New Year’s programme,” said Lumanti Shakya, sales and marketing executive of the Yak & Yeti Hotel. The hotel’s Sinners Reloaded programme offers a glamorous red carpet entrance, photo session with top models and four hours of open bar including free flow of hard drinks, beers, soft drinks and juices.

According to Shakya, there will be separate programmes at the Yak & Yeti’s Sunrise Restaurant, Piano Lounge and Bar and Chimney Fine Dining Restaurant. Meanwhile, another five-star property the Soaltee Hotel is organising a special gala dinner with more than 60 menus and live band at the Garden Terrace on New Year’s Eve and a four-course meal at the Takuri and Chinese Garden on New Year’s Day.

According to the hotel, ticket prices range from Rs 2,400 to Rs 6,000 per person. The hotel is also offering a night’s stay for a couple for Rs 6,000.  Likewise, the Hotel Annapurna’s Infinity Night 2014 package features six international cuisines with premium beverages. The band Mukti and Revival, among others, will be performing at the event that is going to be held at its Poolside Garden. According to the hotel, ticket prices for the event have been fixed at Rs 8,000 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple.

Meanwhile, the Hotel Himalaya’s New Year’s Eve celebration includes a musical performance by Nima Rumba and Legend and international buffet with complimentary drinks. The hotel is also offering various door prizes to its customers.

The Everest Hotel is offering an international buffet dinner and free flow of beer, wine and cold drinks. There will be a live band and a performance by the Modern Dance Troupe from India. Tickets cost Rs 7,500 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple.

The Hotel Radisson is organising a new year party where customers can enjoy a gala buffet dinner with unlimited snacks and premium drinks, live band and various door prizes at Rs 5,999 for an individual and Rs 9,999 for a couple.  Similarly, the Gokarna Forest Resort will be hosting The Ultimate Countdown 2015 at the Courtyard on December 31 with unlimited snacks, lavish buffet and free flow of Chivas 12 Years whiskey, Calsberg beer, wine, soft drinks and juices until 11 pm and exciting door prizes.

Rojin Sapkota, business development manager of the resort, said that the package included dance and musical events. The resort expects more than 300 guests to attend the party.