By Indian standards, Vasant Kunj is considered New Delhi’s upmarket neighborhood.
Here are 9 things you should know about Vasant Kunj.
- It is located very close to Indira Gandhi International Airport and the commercial hub of Gurgaon.
- Vasant Kunj was acquired by the government in 1960s, previous to that being just a farmland area.
- It is is divided into five sectors, Sector C being the most prestigious.
- Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India between 2004 and 2014, lives in this area.
- The first Islamic mausoleum in New Delhi, Sultan Ghari’s tomb, as well as the tallest brick minaret in the world, Qutb Minar, are located here.
Panoramic view from Ambience Mall
- The area has two malls: Vasant Square Mall and Ambience Mall.
- Prominent schools, university campuses, and hospitals were also built here.
- Vasant Kunj is connected to the rest of New Delhi by autos, taxi, buses, and the metro.
- The nearest mMetro station is Chattarpur on the Yellow Line.
Watch me on a ride around the area:
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