CHANAKYAPURI – All you need to know about this finest colony

Chanakyapuri – (‘the city of Chanakya’) is named after the 3rd century BC emperor. Today, this lush, landscaped expanse of prime real estate represents the diplomatic district of the capital.

Houses and apartments are found in ‘crescents’ around Malcha Marg and Rajdoot Marg, with each property overlooking a green belt. Plot sizes vary from 300 to 800 square yards and residences from 1,600 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Kautilya Marg, Sardar Patel Marg and Panchsheel Marg offer large bungalows built on 1,000 to 2,000 square yard plots.

Chanakyapuri also offers the best international schools, several of the city’s oldest and finest 5-star hotels and top civic amenities for its affluent residents. It is also a home to Prominent Personalities, Industrialists, Royal Families, Diplomats and many renowned Lawyers and Judges.

The Malcha Marg and Yashwant Place markets in this area offer banks, restaurants (Amour Bistro, Fujiya, Moti Mahal) and daily provision stores.

The Chanakya and other nearby Malls ( DLF Emporio, Ambience Mall) offer a range of international brands, upscale grocery stores, a wellness center, restaurants, cafés, bars, and a cinema hall. The Leela Palace Chanakyapuri, Taj Palace and Maurya Sheraton provide facilities for socializing, entertainment and recreation.

Chanakyapuri attracts expats , diplomats and professionals from all over the world, due to its central location, superior civic amenities, better air quality and proximity to diplomatic enclave, embassies, international schools ( American Embassy School, The British School, German Embassy School) and international airport.

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