10 Best Weekend Getaways from Noida
Updated: Sep 18
If you live in Noida, you are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to weekend trips. Hills, old cities, quiet lakes, and wildlife. It is all within a few hours' drive. Here are 10 spots which are perfect Weekend Getaways from Noida.
1. Agra
Agra is known for the Taj Mahal and frankly, it deserves the hype. But there is also Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri nearby, both packed with Mughal history. If you get there early enough to see the Taj at sunrise, you will miss most of the crowd as well.
Places to Visit: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri
Things to Do: Take a heritage walk, watch the sunrise at the Taj, explore local bazaars
What to Eat: Petha, Bedai with sabzi and Mughlai kebabs
2. Delhi
Delhi is basically Noida's neighbor, yet somehow it holds enough history and food to fill an entire weekend without you having to travel far at all. A 26-seater tempo traveller rental comes in handy if you are a bigger group, since it means everyone travels together instead of splitting across cars and losing each other in traffic.
Places to Visit: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb
Things to Do: Walk through Chandni Chowk, shop at Connaught Place, visit Lotus Temple
What to Eat: Chaat, parathas and butter chicken
3. Rishikesh
Rishikesh sits right on the Ganga with the Himalayan foothills rising up behind it. People come here for yoga and whitewater rafting, which makes for a fun mix. Spend your mornings out on the river and your evenings at the ghats watching the aarti unfold.
Places to Visit: Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Beatles Ashram
Things to Do: Try river rafting, attend the Ganga aarti, go bungee jumping
What to Eat: Aloo puri, fresh lassi and Chotiwala thali
4. Nainital
Nainital wraps itself around a gorgeous lake, with green hills all around it, and it's one of those places that just feels instantly relaxing. If you would rather not deal with driving yourself, reliable bus rental services in Noida can handle the whole journey so you can just sit back and enjoy the ride up.
Places to Visit: Naini Lake, Snow View Point, Mall Road
Things to Do: Go boating, ride the cable car, shop for wooden crafts
What to Eat: Bal Mithai, Singori and Kumaoni Chai
5. Jim Corbett National Park
This is India's oldest national park, and it's a solid pick if you are into wildlife. Tigers, elephants, and honestly an incredible range of birds call this place home. A luxury force urbania on rent gives you enough room and comfort for the drive in, which really helps once the roads start getting a little rough closer to the park.
Places to Visit: Dhikala Zone, Corbett Waterfall, Garjiya Devi Temple
Things to Do: Go on a jungle safari, try birdwatching, take a nature walk
What to Eat: Kumaoni thali and bhatt ki churkani
6. Bharatpur
Bharatpur has become famous for its Keoladeo National Park, which transforms itself into a birder’s paradise during the winters as thousands of birds migrate to the wetlands.
Places to Visit: Keoladeo National Park, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg Palace
Things to Do: Take a cycle rickshaw safari, spot migratory birds, explore the fort
What to Eat: Bajra roti and Rajasthani kadhi
7. Mathura and Vrindavan
Both the cities are known for the stories of Lord Krishna and Radha and considered amongst the holiest pilgrim sites in India. You will keep hearing the sounds of temple bells and bhajans from almost everywhere around these narrow streets.
Places to Visit: Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir
Things to Do: Attend the evening aarti, walk through Nidhivan, visit ISKCON Temple
What to Eat: Peda, kachori, sabzi, and rabri
8. Neemrana
Neemrana is built around a centuries-old fort that's now a heritage resort, giving you a real taste of royal Rajasthani living without having to drive all the way to Jaipur or Udaipur. Groups travelling together can consider booking a bus on rent in Noida for group tours to make sure everyone travels together.
Places to Visit: Neemrana Fort Palace, Baori Stepwell, Neemrana Zipline
Things to Do: Try the zipline, stay overnight at the fort, go cycling in the countryside
What to Eat: Rajasthani thali and bajre ki roti
9. Lansdowne
Lansdowne is a small cantonment town in Uttarakhand that has somehow managed to stay quiet while other hill stations get swallowed by crowds.
Places to Visit: Tip n Top, Bhulla Lake, St. Mary's Church
Things to Do: Go on a forest walk, enjoy boating at the lake, sit by a bonfire in the evening
What to Eat: Garhwali dal and local pahadi snacks
10. Chandigarh
Chandigarh is one of India's best planned cities, and it shows the moment you walk through its gardens and along its clean, organized streets.
Places to Visit: Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Rose Garden
Things to Do: Go boating, cycle around the city, walk through the gardens
What to Eat: Chole bhature and Amritsari kulcha
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