Noida is on the border of Delhi and is one of the fastest growing cities in India.
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, Noida was conceived in the 1980s to absorb the growth and development of Delhi. It was one of the first planned cities of its kind.
Located on the Delhi Metro and just 20 minutes drive from Connaught Place – the heart of New Delhi – Noida is an ideal place to stay for business and leisure travellers.
Given a Special Economic Zone status, Noida fast became an attractive town for businesses looking to escape the congestion and steep rents in Delhi.
Many multinational firms have set up their outsourcing centres in Noida and it has also become a hub for the production of automobile spare parts. Noida Film City has attracted many national and international news channels and television studios.
Its good transport links, low pollution levels and new residential complexes have attracted many middle class Indian residents as well commuters to Delhi and the surrounding industrial towns of Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon. Noida’s many park and good plant cover make it a pleasant city to visit.
Some important questions arise when we choose a destination.
Most important places to Visit in Noida / Sightseeing places in Noida.
Which all places I can visit along with Noida?
Tour Itineries along with Noida.
Best time to visit Noida.
How to reach Noida?
Most important places to Visit in Noida / Sightseeing places in Noida.
Botanical Garden
Nature lovers must add this Botanical Garden in Noida to their itinerary. With its direct connectivity through the Metro, it becomes easier for the tourists to visit this place. Its main aim is to preserve natural and environmental beauty.
Entertainment City, Noida
Known as the 'Disney land of India', this theme park is built over an area of 100 acres of land. This park has more than 30 rides and three zones for kids, teenagers and individual families respectively. With proper sanitation, food and comfort facilities, it also offers a large shopping complex, adding to the leisure and fun of the tourist.
Entry fee: Rs. 500 per person (adult); fee for kids are on concession basis.
Location: Centre Stage Mall, Atta Market, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Timings: 11am- 9pm
Noida Golf Course
Boasting its own antiquity and historical monuments, this golf course dates back to the British period. Offering a mixture of member and public services, other than the beautifully developed golf course, this place also houses a bar, restaurant, changing room for men and women, billiards, bridge and rummy room. It has direct connectivity to the Metro. The nearest Metro station is 'Golf Course' on the blue line.
Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Tourists should make sure to visit this sanctuary which is house to 319 rare species of birds. This is one of the major tourist attractions of Noida.
This place was declared a sanctuary in the year 1990, in order to preserve the numerous residents and migratory birds. Since then it is one of the most visited places by the tourists.
Entry Fee: Rs. 350 per foreigner, Rs. 30 per Indian
Vehicle charges: Rs. 100 per vehicle.
Worlds of Wonder
The only amusement park of the city, Worlds of Wonder features a wide range of rides, roller coasters, games and other entertainment options. This amusement park is most thronged by tourists on weekends.
Entry Fee: Rs. 450/- (for unlimited rides)
Timings: Weekdays: 1 pm- 9 pm, Weekends: 1 pm- 9:30 pm
Location: Adjacent 'The Great India Place', in front of Sector 18, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Which all places I can visit along with Noida?
Tour Itineries along with Noida.
Noida can be visited along with your Delhi Tour.
Best time to visit Noida.
The best time to visit Noida is from November to March.
How to reach Noida?
How to reach Noida by Road
Noida is connected through a good network of roads to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The New Delhi Railway Station is a mere 30 min drive from Noida and the Indira Gandhi International Airport a 55 Minutes drive. Interstate Bus Terminal at Sector-34, Noida connects it to other cities.
Some important road distances from Noida are:
Meerut -75 Kms
Ghaziabad- 25 Kms.
Greater Noida -10 Kms
Faridabad- 35 Kms
How to reach Noida by Air
The nearest airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is connected to many cities in the country and outside, by regular flights operated by private and govt. pliers.
How to reach Noida by Rail
The Howrah-Delhi railway line is passing through district GautamBudh Nagar (Surajpur), which is close to Noida. Noida is also already connected with Delhi by EMU service with stoppages at Dadri, Boraki, Ajaibpur and Dankaur and is only 35 minutes away from New Delhi or Old Delhi railway station. The railway stations nearest to Noida are Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Old Delhi Railway Station, Shahdra in Delhi and Ghaziabd Railway Station in Ghaziabd.