This island of Andaman and Nicobar has what it requires to be the perfect choice for a backpacker to visit in this new year. It has some of Asia's most stunning beaches and a peaceful ambiance that you can ever experience. Havelock Island, Niel island, and Little Andaman are great backpacker destinations. Also the Mount - Harriet to Madhuban trekking trail is a must-visit place for trekking lovers. At times, the contrast between sandy white sand beaches and thick rainforest is stunning, and these are really some of the world's most spectacular and beautiful beaches. There are tour packages from Chennai and Kolkata that helps you to reach with out much efforts. Andaman Tour Travel is a reputed tour operator that provides these kind of packages.
Manali, Mcleodganj, Munsyari, Mussoorie, Kalpa are some of the Mountain places in Himachal and Uttarakhand.
If not Goa is always a beach option, (gets pretty crowded though)