Weekend Getaways Near Noida

Weekend Getaways are the best thing to do in a long weekend to escape from the daily work stresses and spend some quality time with your loved ones and at the same time indulging in your passion of exploring new places. 

Noida, a place having numerous religious as well as recreational sites is also an ideal place full of several weekend getaway sites. While looking for weekend getaways near Noida, one can explore Delhi, Panipat, Hastinapur, Karnal, Mathura and Vrindavan. 

These places situated just few kilometers from Noida are the ideal sites to visit surely during the weekends. Here, we have brought to you the complete cum brief guide to these weekend getaways near Noida so you can devote your quality weekends discovering these places as well as spending your valuable time with your family and friends.

Explore the Capital of India - Delhi

Delhi is one of the must-see places to visit while travelling to Noida. The monuments, religious sites, shopping markets and especially the delightful street foods here make it one of the most frequently visited destinations in India. 

If you are exploring daily on a weekend, you can visit monuments like, India Gate, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, and many more, while the markets of Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and Connaught Place are available with all types of items at affordable costs. 

The religious sites in Delhi include, Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, Laxminarayan Temple, Cathedral Church of Redemption, Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and many other religious places. Apart from the historical and religious places, Delhi is also a perfect place for nature enthusiasts as the town is home to the well-known National Zoological Park and beautiful Lodhi Gardens. Archaeological Lovers can visit National Museum, National Rail Museum and Dolls’ Museum.

Talking about shopping at cheap costs, there are many markets situated in Delhi for the same, such as Janpath, Sarojini Nagar market, Hanuman Mandir Bangle Bazar and Daryaganj book market. And for those foodies who love to eat lip-smacking street food, the street food places in Delhi are mainly Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk, Lal Babu Chaat Bhandar, Bishan Swaroop, Shree Balaji Chaat Bhandar, Khandani Pakode Wala, Kulcha King, Prince’s Paan and Chaat Corner, Dilli Haat, Khan Chacha, Bittoo Tikki Wala and many more. 

Thus, Delhi has all the essential factors, from the historical monuments to the religious sites and from the cheap shopping markets to the mouth-watering street food corners, which make Delhi a perfect place for your quality weekend.

How to Reach Delhi from Noida

Noida is just 25 km from Delhi and there are all alternatives available to suitably reach Delhi. The metro is the easiest and convenient route to travel to Delhi by Noida as Noida Metro is now connected to Delhi. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses are also available that can take you from Noida to Delhi. Also, one can hire a cab or taxi to easily reach Delhi as well.

Plan Trip to Hastinapur

Hastinapur is referred to as a pilgrimage town by both Hindus and Jains. Just like Panipat, this town also records its history back from the time of Mahabharata when it was called as the capital of Kauravas. Then Pandavas won in the battle against them and reigned over this town for almost 36 years until the start of the Kalyug Age. 

There are many religious sites located in Hastinapur like, Karan Temple, Lotus Temple, Kailash Parvat, Bhai Dharam Singh Gurudwara, Old Pandeshwar Temple, and Jain Temples include, Digambar Jain Bada Mandir, Jain Jambudweep Mandir and Shri Shwetambar Jain Temple. 

Also, Hastinapur Sanctuary is the ideal place for nature lovers and for family picnics as well. Meerut state is considered as the best for sports items and one can go shopping in Hastinapur for various items available in the markets here.

How to Reach Hastinapur from Noida ?

Hastinapur is located at a distance of 108 km from Noida and can be reached in the average time of almost 2 hrs. Since there is no direct train from Noida to Hastinapur, you have to reach Anand Station which makes available many trains to Meerut and from Meerut you can hire a taxi or cab to Hastinapur. Other convenient option is to hire a car from Noida to Hastinapur.

Discover the Historical Town of Panipat

Panipat is the next important tourist destination to visit near Noida. Located just 118km from Noida, this town is best remembered for Various battles that shaped the history of India. Panipat is considered as one of the important towns of India as having a significant history even from the time of Mahabharata. 

The historical sites at Panipat include, Kala Amb, Hemu Samadhi Sthal, Ibrahim Lodhi Memorial, The Dargah Bu Ali Shah Qalandar, Purana Qila and many other important sites. 

Panipat Museum is also a must visit site as it records all the historical events in antiquities, sculptures, arms and armours, pottery, art and crafts and old and valuable documents of that time, which make it an ideal place for archaeological enthusiasts. 

The town is also home to numerous religious places as well which include Devi Temple, NFL Hari Mandir, Hazrat Bu Ali Shah Qalandhar Tomb at Kalandhar Chowk, Radha Krishna Mandir, Ram Mandir, Shri Murli Manohar Mandir at Subhash Bazar and many other religious sites are there in the town.

Apart from its historical significance, Panipat is also known for its blanket and carpet industry as well as its spices and handicrafts. Panipat is also known for its Pachranga Pickles which are made from five elements mainly, mango, hing or asafetida, lemon, green chillies and amla or gooseberry. 

The markets famous for shopping in Panipat are specifically, Palika Bazaar, Pachranga Bazar, Rajputana Market, L Market, and Subhash Bazaar. Now, coming to the food delicacies of Panipat, one can visit numerous dhabas or restaurants situated in Panipat to the taste the delicious Indian cuisines as well as international dishes. These Dhabas and eateries include, Vikrant Dhaba, Sunny Vaishno Dhaba, Friend’s Fast Food, Krishna Fast Food, etc.

How to Reach Panipat from Noida ?

Although there are no direct transports available from Noida to Panipat, to reach Panipat by train, you have to reach Delhi from Noida by bus or metro and then one can take Himachal Express from New Delhi Railway Station which will reach Panipat in 2 hours and 48 minutes. To reach Panipat by road is the convenient way as you can hire a car or drive yourself to Panipat in almost 3 hours.

Visit the Spiritual City of Mathura

Mathura is indeed one of the ancient cities of India and is related to the time of the Kushans and the Mauryas. Mostly visited by the Krishna Followers from all around the world, the town is one of the well known pilgrimage destinations of India. There are many sites to see in Mathura like, Gita Mandir, Government Museum, Birla Temple, Old Fort or Qans Kila, Jama Masjid, Potara Kund, Rifle Club and Mathura Refinery and there are plenty of things to do here which include boating on the Yamuna river that offers attractions like, the Durva Rishi Temple and Hansiya Rani Ghat and visiting the famous Ram Leela Celebrations that are organized here.

While exploring Mathura, you must not forget to taste the delicious ‘Pedas’ of Mathura which are popular all around India for their sweet taste and delightfulness. Also, the Badam Kheer Milk, Sweetened, Lassi and Jaljeera are also a must taste drinks of this city and the mouth watering Kachoris and Jalebis are served in the breakfast and all these form some of the famous delicacies of Mathura. 

Talking about the shopping, Mathura is popular for its Pooja articles which are created by Brass and Copper and antiques are also available in the Government Museum. Books on the life and history of Mathura especially those books written by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya are available at many book shops and outlets in Mathura.

How to Reach Mathura from Noida ?

Mathura is just 140 km from Noida and can be reached in just 2 hrs drive from Noida. Also, as there are no trains that connect Noida to Mathura directly but you can reach Faridabad from Noida by taxi then Taj Express which goes from Faridabad to Mathura. Moreover, you can also get the Bhopal Shatabdi from New Delhi Railway Station which also has a stop at Mathura.

Spend Your Weekends at Spectacular City of Karnal

Karnal is commonly known as the hometown of King Karna, who was a legendary hero in Mahabharata. Situated at a distance of 151 km from Noida, this well known town can be reached in almost 2 hours drive from Noida. At Karnal, there are a large number of things to see, firstly the ancient monuments are a must-visit and secondly the sightseeing places just add like an icing on the cake. 

The historical monuments include, Cantonment Church Tower, Old Fort, Kalander Shah’s Tomb, European Soldiers’ Grave, Kushan Stupa, Miran Sahib’s Tomb and Naraina Village, while religious sites consists of Sitamai Temple, Durga Bhawani Temple and Gurudwara Manji Sahib. 

Karnal Lake is the best site to visit while exploring Karnal as it is a frequently visited picnic site and offers boating along with enjoying food at restaurants, fast food chains, etc. that situated along side to the stunning lake.

Karnal

Karnal is full of scenic beauty and Oasis Complex is the ideal place for golf lovers. The city is also known for its Basmati Rice and Wheat and you can also handpick them at some of the markets situated in Karnal. 

To explore you shopaholic side here, there are plenty of Bazaars that sell all the items you want to add in your shopping baskets, from shoes to the jewelries and from clothes to the accessories items. The shopping malls located here include, Alpha International City and Super Mall.

How to Reach Karnal from Noida ?

The convenient option that is available to reach Karnal is by road, i.e. by driving in your car or by hiring a cab or taxi service from Noida. The second way to reach there is by train in which you have to reach Anand Station and then you have to take a train to Karnal. There are various trains that have their stop at Karnal like, Uhl Janshatabdi, Amritsar Express, Jhelum Express, Ndlsasr Express, Shane Punjab, and many others.

Witness the Grace at Vrindavan

Vrindavan is one of those most important places that one must visit during a weekend. The divinity and holiness of this place attracts tourists from all around the world who come to know more about the Life of Lord Krishna who was born here. This beautiful town is home to various temples which are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. 

These temples include Jaigurudev Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Govind Dev Temple, ISKCON Temple, Rang Ji Mandir, Radha Ballabh Mandir, and Radha Raman Mandir. Kesi Ghat is also a sightseeing place where the aarti is organized every evening by the priests. Nidhi Van is a must visit place where it is believed that Lord Krishna rested there with Radha. Brahmotsava Festival is also organized here during the months of February/March for about 10 days and attracts thousands of visitors to it. 

The chief celebration day in this festival is known as Rath ka Mela in which a large chariot is drawn outside the Rangji Temple to the garden. Also, Lassi and Jal Jeera are the famous drinks of Vrindavan. Evening Aarti at ISKCON Temple and the Parikarma done while circling the whole Vrindavan also attracts the tourists.

Vrindavan is also a complete package for shopaholics. There are many items sold in the bazaars like the Radha Krishna idols, religious articles, costumes of Radha and Krishna. The ‘Loi Bazaar’ is the largest Market of the city and is also full of Home Décor items, artifacts of Brass and Copper, old books and fabrics. 

The bazaar is also known for its street food like Sharbat and Papad. Also, Radha Dhiraj Bazaar of Vrindavan offers traditional bangles made from glassware, lac, metal ware, wire work, wood work, etc. and is a favorite place for women shoppers. Moreover, markets like, the Chatta Bazaar, the Bengali Ghat, the Chowk, and many others are full of religious idols and cost-effective rosary beads, such as Tulsi, Rudraksha, and Sandalwood. 

The markets here also sells various items of religious importance and are a must buy if you want to take a memory from this city.

How to Reach Vrindavan from Noida ?

There are many trains available from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi like, Ag Kranti Rjdhn, U P Smprk Krnti, Gujrat S Kranti, Bdts Garib Rath, Kota Janshtbdi, etc. that have their stop at Vrindavan. So to reach Vrindavan by train, you have to take a taxi to Delhi and then take the train to Vrindavan. The other convenient option is to drive to Vrindavan by your own or to hire a car to Vrindavan.