Are you tired of your friends from Delhi and Gurgaon poking good natured fun of you living in Noida, the supposedly “boring and shady” part of the NCR region ? I know I surely am !
Now as a loud and proud Noida niwasi I feel it is my duty to prove them wrong and provide our readers with a list of points to do the same, so here are seven things to do in Noida that prove that it is the rising star of NCR !
- Shoot your friends point blank…with paintballs !
Paintball is something that has grown exponentially in the past few years across the country and is an extreme sport enjoyed by people of varied age groups. As much as people love to talk about Noida lagging behind when it comes to fun activities, they can’t deny the fact that it was one of the first places in the NCR region where paintball actually popped up and continues to be the one with great paintball spots to this day !
2. Snowball fights in the peak of summer
Yes you read that write, while our beloved Delhiites are busy complaining about the scorching heat and annoying humidity, we Noida residents boast the ability to play with snow in the month of June thanks to Ski India which is a indoor sci fi themed snow park with fun activities like skiing, bob sledding etc.
3. Push the pedals and explore the city
Cycling as a hobby and a fitness activity is something that the residents of Noida seem to be quite fond of considering the sheer amount of cycling clubs like the Noida cycling club that are popping up in the city and the number of riders seem to be going up exponentially each month.
4. Go bird watching in the heart of the city
For a city as small as Noida, the stunning variety in its different localities and areas is sure to leave you impressed. One such gorgeous gem in the landscape of Noida is the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, a perfect spot for long walks, cycle rides or simply sitting on a spotting tower and embracing the beauty of mother nature.
5. Have a SMAAASHING time
Yeah yeah I know that the sports based indoor arcade “SMAAASH” has branches elsewhere in NCR too but that doesn’t change the fact that it is drawing a huge crowd at the DLF Mall Of India in Noida and the people just can’t get enough. Be it batting against simulations of international bowlers or sitting in a virtual reality rollercoaster, SMAAASH covers it all adds many new things one can do for fun while living in the lovely city that is Noida.
