India Nightlife

What to Do at Night in India

As a rule, traditional Indians did not used to believe in nightlife and its associated activities. However with Western influences and work ethics coming in, the rules of the game have changed. Most big towns and cities have pubs and discos that are open all through the week. Even then the major crowds will only surface on the weekends yet from time to time some events are organized which will draw in the crowds.

Mumbai Nightlife

While going to a disco or drinking in a pub are part of the nightlife scene in Mumbai, most people prefer to drive around and eat at roadside eateries, and to stroll along the beaches. Marine Drive, Chowpatty beach, Nariman Point and Fort Road are fairly active places at night with shops and restaurants open well past 23:00. Read more...

New Delhi Nightlife

Stand-alone pubs and discos are not very reputable in Delhi and if you are looking for a safe place to go it is better to head for the ones that are situated inside some of the hotels. The best days to hit the pubs and discos, if you are looking at a decent crowd, are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The other days the locals rarely go out. Read more...

Bangalore Nightlife

This is one of the few cities in India which is actually known for its nightlife. In a conservative country where half the population has never set foot inside a disco, this city is full of places where you can have fun at night. The aptly named 'Pub City' has too many places worth visiting to list and it'll be up to you to discover the less obvious ones. Read more...

Chennai Nightlife

A typical night out in Chennai usually consists of the family unit going out to catch a movie and eating dinner in a restaurant. There is no drinking in the traditional family as it is frowned upon. Read more...

Goa Nightlife

Given Goa's recent history as a place where hordes of hippies 'turned on, tuned in and dropped out' one would be forgiven for thinking that a typical Goan nightlife scenario would have a lot to do with dancing half-naked around a beach campfire but no; Goa surprises in that it is a popular casino destination so dreadlocks and sarongs are replaced by well-groomed hair and formal clothing. Read more...