Noida is short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Area. The name has been changed to Noida because it has been undergoing a lot of changes. As the city has been developed well and entirely, they see to it that the changes done to the place is beneficial to the urban middle class.

The city has been desperate enough for changes that would elevate the city to newer setups. Because of this, many tourist attractions were developed.

The first attraction is the section 18 Market which is considered as the major shopping center of the city. This is not just for shopping; it also has several restaurants for dining, chains and cinema multiplexes which are best for evening entertainment.

18 Market is conglomeration of malls, hangout places, eateries and multiple complexes. It has become the favorite venue for many important occasions of the National Capital Regions.

The development in Noida has capitalized on all the demands of consumers. The move to commercialization has paid of really well. At present, 18 Market is flocked by international brands that definitely give a big boost to Noida’s tourism. Some of these are Adidas, Blackberry's, Bentley, City Look, Color Plus, Dockers, Ebony, Hallmark, Indigo Nation, and Van Heusen.

There are also food houses like Aroma, Bamboo Shoots, Kebab Factory, Mcdonald’s, Pizza Hut, and Fortune cookie.

18 Market has been a great hangout place from all walks of life among the locals of Noida. Because the place has more variety of choices, it has high foot traffic at practically any time of the year. Even the mobile population has been to this place all over the year. The place also has a retail therapy that can fulfill your needs.

Next attraction is the Pragati Maidan which is considered as Delhi’s hub. This is the venue for all International Trade fairs. There are lots of exhibitions held here annually. It was founded in 1982 and was opened at the eve of the Asian Games. It has complex and contemporary designs, and surrounded with lush green landscapes. It is divided into several buildings and compounds.

The complex has regular exhibits that you can look forward to every year. These are the Atomic Energy, Defence Pavilion, Nehru Pavilion, the Indira Pavilion, and the Son of India Pavilion. Other famous annual events held here are the India International Trade Fair, New Delhi Auto Expo and World Book Fair.

The India International Trade fair is the best place for all business outsourcing. There are exhibitors that display their products here. The New Delhi Auto Expo is one event that is always awaited with bated breaths. The Wold Book Fair, on the other hand, is a venue for publishers to sell their books and other reading references.

The Pragati Maidan is a favourite venue for various activities like political meetings. Even concerts are done in here. It does not only have a large complex but large landscape grounds also. And surrounding the complex are many small booths where restaurants can setup their food for trade during big events.

The War Memorial is probably the most famous landmark in Noida. It serves as a commemoration of the historic Battle of Patpargunj in 1803. The Indians fought for their right to New Delhi during this time. The site is described perfectly with marked silence as the visitors silently read the names of the battle heroes. They take a moment of silence to pay respects to the loyal warriors who died for their country.