Interesting ways to throw a bachelor party

It’s a legitimate time to party, considering that when you’re planning a bachelor party, it might be the last remaining days on earth for you as a single.

And unlike all those radical ideas that movies like Hangover and Wedding Crashers give, you shouldn’t be waking up with a face tattoo, teeth missing or jarring memory of evading cops. You don't need to plan an expensive bachelor trip like Zindagi Na Milegi Doobara, instead, make it special and spend time with your close friends, thus making it memorable.

Here are a few ideas to make it interesting...

What’s a bachelorette party without fun games? And what can be more fun than quizzing the bride about her fiancé and asking her what certain things mean to her. You can ask her about the courtship period, her idea of a perfect wedding night or her fantasies. You can also give her clues on character traits or some event, and ask her to guess the person or the dates when it happened. Spin the bottle and play truth or dare if you want to up the fun.

Let’s face it. Weddings are stressful for both the bride and the bridesmaids, what with all the traditions, dressing up and speaking the right lines looming large over your head. So, why not de-stress by visiting the spa? Gift the bride, and yourself, a day at a luxe spa. Get on those extremely comfortable spa couches and talk about the impending knotty affair while the masseuse kneads away those knotted muscles.

Who says bachelorette parties can’t last for a month? Make the most of ‘us’ time by doing activities together. Train the bride-to-be with some sexy moves. Try pole dancing or some interesting dance form with friends. If dancing is not your cup of tea, opt for a short package at a fitness training centre. Get into your gym clothes and sweat it out. Not only will the bride-to-be and you spend time together, but you will also get in shape before the big day.

Posting photos online and making a scrapbook out of it is an integral part of a bachelorette party. So why not make that your sole aim? Throw a costume party, get your friends to be creative, dress up or dress down, pucker up and go click crazy. Make a colourful album out of the pictures and save them for eternity.

Your bestie might not be able to spend much time with you after the wedding. An interesting way to relive all those fun memories is by organising a sleepover at your place. How about some potluck or order comfort food, snuggle under the duvets, go over albums and school yearbooks and get nostalgic. Make it wild this time and get your girlfriends show up in bikinis and play all those fun games you have been for that one last time before your friend gets hitched.

Sure, you will have a lot of time to ‘re-live’ the good old days. But, a road trip to a destination that is not more than 3-4 hours away is ideal. Light up a bonfire, grill steaks on it and play classic songs. Make it more interesting by picking a scenic route and leave without any specific destination in mind.

You can organise a gaming night if you and your friends are geeks, and are proud about it. All you need is your pad and a big screen and you can start playing (probably) the last, uninterrupted game. Sandwiches, Chinese food and energy drinks are all you will need for this one.

If a hectic party scene is not your idea of fun, and you’d rather sip on a cool drink as you lay soaking up the sun while you listen to some lazy music, then try a fishing trip. Rent some gear from the local market or search the net for a resort that provides a set-up like that.

Take a plunge before you take the plunge. Skydiving is probably the most exciting thing you could ever do in a bachelor party. It beats hanging out at noisy pubs hands-down. Grab your pals and go for it, as it’s a one-of-a-kind experience, much like the upcoming wedding. However, this one can prove to be a costly affair as well.