Vasant Kunj

Vasant Kunj was once farmland and was acquired by the government in the 1960s. The areas surrounding Vasant Kunj consist of farmland and the area is famous for palatial farmhouses. The locality is surrounded by greenery, with the South-Central Ridge of the Delhi Ridge encompassing the area and this forest is called Sanjay Van. The other residential areas in proximity are Chattarpur, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Mahipalpur, Lado Sarai, Ber Sarai, and Neb Sarai. The residential part of Vasant Kunj is divided into 5 Sectors - A, B, C, D and E.[2] Each Sector is further divided into Pockets.

Sultan Ghari's tomb in Vasant Kunj is considered as the first Islamic mausoleum in Delhi. The historic Qutb Minar complex is located close to Vasant Kunj.

Bloomsbury India has its head office in the Vishrut Building (Building No. 3) in the DDA Complex in Vasant Kunj. Also the corporate offices of the Bharti Enterprises,[3] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation[4] are located in the area near Ambience mall.[5] Research Center of American multi-national IBM is located at ISID Campus in Vasant Kunj.[6]

DLF's Ambience, Promenade and Emporio[7] located in Vasant Kunj has been touted as a fashion destination. Vasant Square Mall in Vasant Kunj houses many showrooms[8] including one of British bike marker Triumph, BigBazaar, KFC and SubWay.[9]

The Grand, a five-star luxury hotel, is located on Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj.[10] Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (E.P.C.H.) is located at Sector C in Vasant Kunj.[11]

Vasant Kunj has the country's first community yellow pages since October 1991, called the "Vasant Kunj Informer & Shopper," that has been reaching its booming population month after month, free-of-cost, with user-friendly information of professional services and entrepreneurial work that enhances the quality of the everyday lives of its readers. This community publication continues to touch the lives of thousands of advertisers and readers, especially the student community, in many ways and has added to the vibrancy of its economy.

TERI University is located in Vasant Kunj.[12] The new integrated, spacious campus of School of Panning and Architecture is undergoing construction off Nelson Mandela Marg. Jawarlal Nehru University (J.N.U.) including IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communications) is surrounded by Vasant Kunj on its west and south. They also have management school Jagannath International Management School. Shaurya CRPF Officers Training institute is also located in the Vasant Kunj's institutional area near sector C.[13]

Some of the prominent schools in the neighbourhood includes Delhi Public School- Vasant Kunj,[14] Vasant Valley School,[15] G.D. Goenka Public School, D.A.V public school Bhatnagar International School, Ryan International School, The Heritage School, Bloom Public School, Deep Public School , D-2, Vasant Kunj ,ND,DL,IN=110070.

Some of the playschools and nursery schools are Tender Feet Nursery School, Aadyant Global School, Steady Steps International Preschool.

Vasant Kunj Sports Complex[16] is one of the prominent sports complexes developed by Delhi Development Authority.[17] Beeya's Riding Facility in Vasant Kunj is a nationally recognized horse riding club.[18]

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre,[19] Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital[20] are some of the prominent hospitals located in Vasant Kunj. Others include New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (NDCHRC).

Central Reserve Police Force's Officers training institute- Shaurya, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority,[21] National Book Trust,[22] International Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution[23] are located in Vasant Kunj Institutional Area.Indian Aviation Academy

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• Greater Kailash
• South West Delhi district
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