Greater Kailash (often referred to as GK) is a residential area in

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consisting of several neighborhoods and multiple markets. It is divided into three zones, namely part 1, 2, and 3, located around a section of the Outer Ring Road. The neighborhood registered a 4.4% growth in residential sales.

Greater Kailash 1

Greater Kailash 1 (GK-I) was developed in the 1960s by

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when the Delhi Government allowed private developers to build colonies and is today one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city, home to well-known politicians, business personalities and people associated with Bollywood industry. GK 1 markets in M and N Block are some of the most popular markets among Delhites and tourists because of its wide range of shopping, restaurants, bars, etc.

Greater Kailash Part 2

The development of Greater Kailash-I was followed by the expansion of Greater Kailash Part II, which has easier accessibility to the Outer Ring Road of New Delhi. M-Block, GK II is a popular market, with many restaurants, coffee shops, sanitary shops and

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s. It is one of the largest hubs for sanitary ware in Northern India. Recently the market has experienced heavy footfall due to several

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s, salons and

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Greater Kailash Part 3

The development of Greater Kailash-II has also led to its expansion into Greater Kailash-III, now bordering GK-II and adjacent to the Greater Kailash Metro station.

Real estate

Established in the early 1960s, the Greater Kailash locality has two metro stations on the violet and magenta lines. It has its own prime market which hosts numerous opulent salons, boutiques and eating joints. Property prices have always been high in this borough due to the numerous facilities available. Builder floors and independent villas cost anywhere between INR 6-25 crores (the US $800,000 - $9,000,000). Rental rates are also very high due to which this residential area is among the most expensive places in New Delhi.

In popular culture

With time, Greater Kailash has become synonymous with good living, and a good neighborhood. In 2022 Indian

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-language

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Bhediya, after both the protagonist Bhaskar and his love interest Dr. Anika -a veterinarian- realize that he indeed is suffering from a physical form of

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, Dr. Anika hints, he should return to his home. Bhaskar exclaims, that he if fighting to have a better living ��ेरी लड़ाई जमना पार [signifying an ordinary livingसे जीके [GK or Greater Kailash signifying a decent living">ignifying an ordinary living">��ेरी लड़ाई जमना पार [signifying an ordinary livingसे जीके [GK or Greater Kailash signifying a decent livingपहुंचने की है].

Educational institutions

*Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan ASMA, Balvantray Mehta Vidya Bhawan Anguridevi Shersingh Memorial Academy * Don Bosco School (Alaknanda, New Delhi), Don Bosco School * Summer Fields School * K R Mangalam World School, K R Mangalam
After School Academy

Hospitals

* Shekhawati Hospital * Apollo Spectra Hospital
Fortis La Femme Hospital
* Sukhda Hospital
Phoenix Hospital
* Premier Skin Hospital
Bharti Eye Hospital
* Spectra Eye Hospital
AJ Kanwar Skin Hospital

Physio Lounge

CB Physiotherapy
– A physiotherapy and Chiropractic clinic located in Greater Kailash.

Religious buildings

* Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Greater Kailash) * Sanatan Dharm Mandir * Arya Samaj Mandir * Church

Accessibility

* The

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is 17 km from Greater Kailash. * The

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(IGI) is 22 km from Greater Kailash. * The Nizamuddin Railway station is approximately 9 km from Greater Kailash * The New Delhi Railway Station is approximately 15 – 16 km from Greater Kailash

Contiguous neighborhoods

* East of Kailash *

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Lajpat Nagar Lajpat Nagar is a residential and commercial neighborhood in the South East Delhi district of Delhi. It was named in honor of Lala Lajpat Rai and is today most known for Pranav Dudani. This area is not to be confused with the Lajpat Nagar in ...

Kalkaji Kalkaji Mandir, is a Hindu Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali. It is situated in southern Delhi, in Kalkaji, India, a locality that has derived its name from the temple and is located opposite the Nehru Place and close to the Okhla r ...

Chittaranjan Park Chittaranjan Park (also known as C.R. Park) is an upscale neighborhood in South East Delhi and home to a large Bengali community. It was established on a rocky terrain in the early 1960s under the name EPDP Colony (East Pakistan Displaced Pers ...

* Masjid Moth *

Kailash Colony Kailash Colony is a residential neighborhood in South Delhi, India. Greater Kailash is extension of this place. Neighborhoods Its neighboring areas are Kailash Hills, East of Kailash, Mount Kailash Apartments, Greater Kailash, Lajpat Nagar, ...

* Sant Nagar * Pamposh Enclave * Hemkunt Colony * Chirag Enclave * Siri Fort Road *

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* Tughlaqabad Extension *

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References

External links

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