Best Picnic Spots in Noida (2026): Free & Budget Places, Timings, Entry Fee

The best picnic spots in Noida right now are Ved Van Park in Sector 78, the new Jungle Trail park in Sector 94, Okhla Bird Sanctuary on the Yamuna, the lawns of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal and, for a quiet weekday outing, the Botanic Garden of Indian Republic in Sector 38A. Most of them are free or cost under ₹150 per person, and all can be reached by metro plus a short auto ride. This guide compares them so you can pick the right one for your group, season and budget.

Prices and timings below are as of September 2026 and are collected from news reports and visitor guides. They can change without notice, so check the official website or the notice board at the gate before you go.

Picnic spots in Noida at a glance

Place	Location	Entry (approx.)	Reported timings	Nearest metro	Best for
Ved Van Park	Sector 78	Free before 4 PM; about ₹10–20 in the evening	Morning to about 9 PM	Noida Sector 101 (Aqua Line)	Families, evening walk, laser show
Jungle Trail	Sector 94, near Mahamaya Flyover	About ₹120; under 3 free	About 11 AM–10 PM	Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Magenta Line)	Kids, photos, evening lights
Okhla Bird Sanctuary	Okhla barrage, Yamuna	₹30 (Indians)	Roughly 7 AM–5:30 PM; closed Mondays	Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Magenta Line)	Birdwatching, quiet mornings
Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal	Sector 94–95, near Mahamaya Flyover	About ₹15–25	Daytime; hours vary by source	Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Magenta Line)	Large groups, lawns, architecture
Botanic Garden of Indian Republic	Sector 38A	Free	Reported weekdays only	Botanical Garden (Blue and Magenta)	Plant lovers, quiet walks

1. Ved Van Park, Sector 78

Ved Van Park is a Vedic-themed park built by Noida Authority on Ved Van Road in Sector 78, near Assotech Windsor Court. It is divided into zones named after the Saptarishis (the seven sages), with sculptures, murals, meditation spaces, walking paths and plenty of trees. That mix of shade, open lawns and things to look at makes it one of the most comfortable family picnic spots in Noida.

• Entry: Free during the day. A Noida Authority evening fee (4–9 PM) of ₹20 for visitors above 12 and ₹10 for children aged 5–12, with seniors and persons with disabilities free, was reported in November 2023. Check the current rate at the gate (as of September 2026).
• Timings: Open from the morning until about 9 PM. Visitor guides give opening times between 6 AM and 8 AM, so plan to arrive after 8 AM to be safe.
• Laser show: An evening light and laser show is reported around 7:30–7:45 PM. Confirm the day’s schedule at the gate.
• Metro: Noida Sector 101 on the Aqua Line is the station most often recommended; take an auto or e-rickshaw for the last stretch.

Picnic tip: Arrive around 4 PM in winter, have your snacks on the lawns while it is still light, and stay on for the evening show. Our complete Ved Van Park guide covers the zones, the laser show and parking in detail.

2. Jungle Trail, Sector 94

Jungle Trail is Noida’s newest big day out. It opened in early December 2025 on an 18.27-acre site near the Mahamaya Flyover in Sector 94, and it is built largely from scrap. News reports describe more than 650 animal and bird sculptures made from around 400 tonnes of scrap metal, arranged in continent-wise zones, along with a Miyawaki-style planted forest of about 3.5 lakh saplings, a play area, an amphitheatre and a food court. After sunset, lights and animal sounds turn it into a “night safari” walk.

• Entry: About ₹120 per person; children under 3 free (as reported, September 2026). Golf-cart rides are charged separately.
• Timings: Recent reports give 11 AM to 10 PM with last entry around 9:30 PM. Opening-week reports mentioned 9 AM to 9 PM, so check before you go.
• Metro: Okhla Bird Sanctuary station on the Magenta Line is close by.

Picnic tip: This is more of an “outing with snacks” than a spread-the-mat picnic. Check at the ticket counter what outside food is allowed before carrying a full lunch. Read our Jungle Trail park guide for zones and activity charges.

3. Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Right where the Yamuna enters Uttar Pradesh at the Okhla barrage, this protected wetland is the calmest green space on the Noida side. In winter, migratory ducks, waders and raptors arrive, and the walking trail along the water is excellent in the early morning. It is a nature reserve rather than a lawn park, so think flask of tea and sandwiches, not a loud party.

• Entry: The official fee list shows ₹30 per person for Indian visitors and ₹350 for foreigners, plus ₹500 for a still camera (Indians), as of September 2026.
• Timings: 7 AM to 5:30 PM in summer and 7:30 AM to 5 PM in winter, according to the official site. Closed every Monday.
• Metro: Okhla Bird Sanctuary station on the Magenta Line.
• Best season: November to March for migratory birds.

Picnic tip: Because it is a protected area, expect restrictions on plastic, music and feeding birds. Carry your waste back. See our Okhla Bird Sanctuary guide for birding seasons and routes.

4. Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal and Green Garden

This large memorial complex by the Yamuna was inaugurated on 14 October 2011. The overall site covers about 82.5 acres, with sandstone structures, statues of social reformers including Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Gautama Buddha, and a row of 24 large sandstone elephants. Its wide, well-kept lawns are why many Noida families treat it as a winter picnic ground.

• Entry: A small fee, reported between ₹15 and ₹25 per person; young children are usually free.
• Timings: Sources disagree (some say 11 AM–5 PM, others a longer daytime window), so confirm locally.
• Getting there: The complex sits in the Sector 94–95 area near the Mahamaya Flyover, next to Jungle Trail and close to Okhla Bird Sanctuary, so the Okhla Bird Sanctuary station on the Magenta Line is the handiest. You can combine all three places in one day.

Picnic tip: There is little tree shade on the open lawns, so visit between November and February and carry caps and water.

5. Botanic Garden of Indian Republic, Sector 38A

Run by the Botanical Survey of India, this garden next to the Botanical Garden metro station is a scientific garden with a large collection of trees, medicinal plants, a cactus house and a planted “map of India”. It is peaceful and free, but several visitor guides report that it is open only on weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Entry: Free (as reported, September 2026).
• Timings: Reported weekday daytime hours only. Confirm before planning a weekend trip.
• Metro: Botanical Garden, interchange of the Blue and Magenta Lines.

Picnic tip: Treat it as a nature walk with a light snack rather than a full picnic.

Coming soon: Sector 91 deer park

Noida Authority is developing a biodiversity park of nearly 30 acres in Sector 91 with a deer enclosure, golf carts, shaded seating and toilets. A Millennium Post report from May 2026 said it was on track for an October 2026 launch. Opening dates for such projects often slip, so wait for an official announcement before planning a visit.

Which picnic spot should you choose?

• Zero budget: Ved Van Park before 4 PM, or your nearest large sector park.
• Toddlers and school kids: Jungle Trail in the afternoon, then stay on for the evening lights.
• Nature lovers and photographers: Okhla Bird Sanctuary on a winter morning.
• Office or society group of 20+: The Prerna Sthal lawns on a cool winter day.
• A quiet weekday break: The Botanic Garden.

For a wider list, including neighbourhood and sector parks, see our round-up of the best parks in Noida.

Tips and mistakes to avoid

• Do not go in the afternoon heat. From April to June, temperatures in Noida regularly cross 40°C. Plan picnics from October to March, or go only in the early morning or after 5 PM.
• Check the air quality in winter. November and December can bring very poor AQI days across the NCR. On such days, prefer a short outing and avoid heavy exercise.
• Carry a mat, a cloth bag for trash and a refillable bottle. Many parks have limited dustbins, and protected areas restrict single-use plastic.
• Ask about outside food at the gate. Rules differ between free public parks and ticketed attractions.
• Avoid Sunday evening traffic on the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway and around Sector 18. The metro is often faster.
• Mind the weekly closures. Okhla Bird Sanctuary is closed every Monday, and the Botanic Garden is reported closed at weekends. Do not plan either for those days.
• Keep noise low. Loud speakers are likely to get you stopped by guards, and they disturb birds and other visitors.
• Keep screenshots of timings. Several places above have conflicting published hours, so a quick call or a look at recent reviews saves a wasted trip.

Getting around by metro

Three lines cover most picnic spots. The Delhi Metro Blue Line runs through Sector 15, 16, 18 and Botanical Garden. The Magenta Line connects Botanical Garden with Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Kalindi Kunj. The NMRC Aqua Line runs from Noida Sector 51 towards Greater Noida, via Sector 101 for Ved Van Park. Check live timings on the NMRC website and the DMRC website.

Noida has changed a lot in the last few years. Old dumping yards have become themed parks, and the Yamuna wetlands are better protected. Pick one spot from the table, go in the cooler months, carry your trash back, and you have an easy, low-cost family day out without leaving the city. For official announcements on parks, keep an eye on the Noida Authority website.