Self drive weekend trip from Greater Noida

There's something special about a self drive weekend from Greater Noida. Imagine yourself being the one who decides where to go and when. No more waiting on a driver, no one telling you when you have to stop. For many people the NCR has become a car hire weekend destination where one can easily take a couple of hours drive up to the hills and heritage towns. People of Noida and Greater Noida now commonly break away from city life by taking self drive rented cars greater Noida without completely taking a week leave.

Whether it's a really two-day breakaway that you want on self-driving or if it's an easy one-day self-drive trip from Noida, both types of options come in abundance so as to not run out of ideas.

Hill Getaways: Nainital and Mussoorie

If you are looking for hills and cooler weather, Nainital is one of the best self drive road trip options from NOIDA, lying approximately at a distance of 300 km and road journey through this place takes at least 7 to 8 hours depending on traffic conditions through the Kathgodam stretch.

The journey to Nainital itself is part of the adventure, as the route progressively changes from flat to narrow hilly roads when you get near the lake. Mussoorie can also be a great choice for road trip from NOIDA, at a comparable distance of about 280 to 300 kgs, and it can be made into a two-day itinerary whereby you drive up on the first day, visit Mall Road and Kempty Falls the next morning and go back home by the evening the same day.

Places to Visit Near Noida by Road for a One Day Trip

There are several one day drive places to visit near NOIDA by road that will work perfectly for couples who want to get out in this beautiful country side without the necessity of spending the night outside. Agra is the logical choice first and foremost about 200 km through Yamuna Expressway from which one can not only visit the legendary Taj Mahal but also Agra Fort before returning home by the evening of that same day.

Neemrana, famous for its fort palace and countryside resorts is approx. 120 kgs away from Noor which gives quite short drive ideal for couples or small groups seeking only a slight change of scenery. Another great option for one-day trip is to visit Bharatpur's Keoladeo National Park that is known for its bird sanctuary. This nature-oriented park would be ideal especially if you are fond of birding or you would just prefer being away from the crowd at the tourist spots.

Spiritual Escapes: Haridwar, Rishikesh and Ayodhya

Combining Haridwar and Rishikesh to spend a spiritual weekend closer to the holy river, Ganga, has become one of the most favored self drive weekend trips starting from GReater Noida. Covering around 220 to 240 km with approx 5-6 hours of driving, your timing could really be planned by making use of the evening Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and taking advantage of the proximity of Rishikesh for river rafting or peaceful morning walk on the ghats the day after.

To have just a short cultural diversion, on the other hand, Ayodhya is far off at nearly 600 km and more appropriate for people wanting to make a proper two or three day trip as opposed to a quick weekend getaway.

Things to Check Before You Set Off

There are some practical things you must do beforehand when setting out from Noida on self drive weekends. Find out what your fuel policy and daily km limit is on your rented car agreement. Since hill routes and highway journeys often do more distance than the city ones you may end up surpassing a standard km limit very easily.

Self driving allows you to be in control and enjoy the kind of flexibility a booked cab is just not able to provide for example, stopping to have breakfast anytime, going back to your favorite mountain viewpoint to take photos, even changing your travel itinerary completely at the last second are things you are perfectly within your rights to do.

No matter if your heart is set upon hills or historical sites or you want to have a relaxing day in your Noida house, there is bound to be a great destination for you that's actually quite nearby compared to your expectations. If now you start to imagine which road might lead you there, contact us and let our experts assist you in picking the most suitable self drive cars from greater noida for your trip that will not break the bank.