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Saket (Delhi)
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Saket, is an upmarket residential colony located in the South Delhi
district, of Delhi
, India
. The neighborhood is named after the city of Ayodhya, an ancient, religiously significant city in Uttar Pradesh
. It falls under the Hauz Khaz subdistrict of the South Delhi
district; district head quarter is also situated on M.B. Road, Saket.DDA has also developed the Saket Sports Complex spread over 18.5 acres, in 1990.
in Sanskrit
means a place that is close to the heavens and Saket was the ancient name of the city of Ayodhya.
, Subway (restaurant)
, Pizza Hut
, Sbarro
, Azzuro and many others. The complex also has several trendy pubs/bars, like T'zers, Voda, Bennigan's and Buzz. The addition of some more upscale eateries has led it to become more of a hotspot for citizens of Delhi seeking finer fare. A list of all restaurants may be located on Zomato's Saket page.
mall also houses the PVR Premier, a newer 6-screen multiplex, and the adjacent DLF place house shops and restaurants like the The Big Chill Cafe
.
Around the area is also a video game parlor (featuring bumper cars, a virtual reality game, and a bowling alley; it was closed recently), an Archies gallery, and several other novelty shops. Also close by at Saidul Ajaib
is the Garden of Five Senses
developed by DTDC.
The majority of these schools are well-known and of high quality in the city of Delhi.
Saket Bed and Breakfast is a 5 room Bed and Breakfast
that opened in June 2010 under the Incredible India Bed and Breakfast Scheme scheme started by the Indian Government for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Hilton Garden Inn operates from DLF Place, District Centre, Saket
Svelte Hotel and Personal Suites is a business hotel located in Select CityWalk, District Centre, Saket
& Gitanjali Enclave on the North and Sainik Farms on the south side.
The easiest way to reach Saket is to take the Yellow Line of Delhi metro
.There are 2 metro stations in Saket-Malviya Nagar
station on the Press Enclave Road and Saket
station on Mehrauli
-Badarpur
Road .Both these stations are underground.
One can also reach Saket on any of the following buses: 427, 500, 501, 512, 522A, 532, 534, 680 at the Bahri Mudrika (Outer Ring Road). There are many auto and taxi stands here as well.
. The road is named after the most recognisable enclave in Saket,"Press Enclave" where many journalists from media organizations around the country and the world live. The presence of many good schools in the area also makes it an education hub of south delhi.
South Delhi
South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India.It is bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, the districts of New Delhi to the north, Faridabad District of Haryana state to the southeast, Gurgaon District of Haryana to the southwest, and South West...
district, of Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The neighborhood is named after the city of Ayodhya, an ancient, religiously significant city in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. It falls under the Hauz Khaz subdistrict of the South Delhi
South Delhi
South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India.It is bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, the districts of New Delhi to the north, Faridabad District of Haryana state to the southeast, Gurgaon District of Haryana to the southwest, and South West...
district; district head quarter is also situated on M.B. Road, Saket.DDA has also developed the Saket Sports Complex spread over 18.5 acres, in 1990.
Etymology
The name SaketSaket
In Sanskrit, Saket means a place close to Heaven, thus a place where God resides. Saket was the ancient name of the city of Ayodhya, an important Hindu religious place, said to be the birthplace of Lord Rama...
in Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
means a place that is close to the heavens and Saket was the ancient name of the city of Ayodhya.
Residential Blocks
Saket is primarily a residential area which consists of Press Enclave and residential blocks named by alphabets from A to N. These blocks constitute a mixture of row houses, multistorey apartments and two-storey apartments.Block J
Block J is bordered by Mandir Marg on the east, Block H on the west, M.B. Road on the south and the J Block market on the north. All houses are of row houses, much like the rest of Delhi. Like the rest of Saket, there are many parks. The largest park, Thakur Vatika witnesses many morning walkers in the morning and the evening. Adjoining Thakur Vatika, there is a temple of Goddess Kali and ApeeJay School, Saket. Block J boasts of two local markets. The larger market consists of a post office, few restaurants, bakery's and sweet shops which attract many shoppers.Block H
Block H is bordered by Block J on the east, Block G on the west, M.B. Road on the south and Block K on the north. It consists of two storey apartments and boasts of multiple parks and well planned housing, separate servant quarters, garages and a local daily needs market.Block G
Block G is bordered by Block H on the east, Block E and F on the west, M.B. Road on the south and Block K on the north. It consists of row houses facing either the East, North or the South direction. There is a Block G park which is adjoined by Block E park on the west.Block F
Block F is bordered by Block G on the east, Block E on the west, M.B. Road on the south and Block E on the north. It consists of row houses and two storey apartment similar to Block H.Block E
Block E is bordered by Block F and G on the east, Block D on the west, M.B. Road on the south and the PVR complex on the north. It consists of only row houses. It boasts of the large E block park that serves residents from Block H, Block G, Block F and Block E. Some of the row houses along the major roads are now running various banks such as HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI bank.Block D
Block D is bordered by Block E on the east, Qutab Golf Course on the west, M.B. Road on the south and Block C on the north. It consists of only row houses. It boasts of the large parks and a direct exit from the Saket metro station. The yellow line between stations Malviya Nagar to Saket passes underneath this block. Kendariya Vidalaya, Saket, a government run school, is also situated in Block D.Restaurants
The PVR Complex has a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and fast-food joints. These include McDonalds, Ruby Tuesday, Barista CoffeeBarista Coffee
Barista Lavazza is a chain of espresso bars in India. Headquartered in Noida, Barista currently has espresso bars across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Middle East. It was founded in 1997 by Amit Judge and was part of his group of companies. He sold part of the equity to first Tata Coffee....
, Subway (restaurant)
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
, Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....
, Sbarro
Sbarro
Sbarro is a bankrupt chain of pizza restaurants that specializes in traditional Italian cuisine, including its most popular menu item "pizza by the slice." Its headquarters is located in Melville, Huntington, New York.- History :...
, Azzuro and many others. The complex also has several trendy pubs/bars, like T'zers, Voda, Bennigan's and Buzz. The addition of some more upscale eateries has led it to become more of a hotspot for citizens of Delhi seeking finer fare. A list of all restaurants may be located on Zomato's Saket page.
Entertainment
Saket is home to the PVR Cinemas Anupam-4 Multiplex Theatre, which was the first multiplex in India. The place was originally called Anupam and was owned by the Ansals Group, a group that also ran the Gyan Bharti School and shared a common boundary with the Anupam complex. The Ansals Group eventually leased the cinema hall to the PVR Venture Group (Joint venture between Mr. Ajay Bijli and PVR of Australia). The nearby Select CitywalkSelect Citywalk
Select Citywalk is a premier shopping mall located in the Saket District Centre, in Saket, New Delhi. The . retail development is spread over and includes a multiplex, serviced apartments, offices and public spaces. The mall was developed by Select Infrastructure, a joint venture between the...
mall also houses the PVR Premier, a newer 6-screen multiplex, and the adjacent DLF place house shops and restaurants like the The Big Chill Cafe
The Big Chill Cafe
The Big Chill Cafe is a chain of cafes located in New Delhi, the capital of India. The cafe is owned by Aseem Grover and Fawzia Ahmed. The cafe started out in 2000 with its first outlet in East of Kailash, an area in South Delhi, with Italian cuisine and an ice-cream cafe...
.
Around the area is also a video game parlor (featuring bumper cars, a virtual reality game, and a bowling alley; it was closed recently), an Archies gallery, and several other novelty shops. Also close by at Saidul Ajaib
Saidul Ajaib
Said-ul-Ajaib is a census town in South district in the Indian state of Delhi. Today it is most known for the Garden of Five Senses park developed by Delhi Tourism.-Demographics:...
is the Garden of Five Senses
Garden of Five Senses
The Garden of Five Senses is a park spread over 20 acres, in Saidul Ajaib village, opposite Saket, near the Mehrauli heritage area in Delhi, India. The park was developed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation , Government of Delhi at a cost of Rs 10.5 crore, over a period of...
developed by DTDC.
Schools
There are a lot of schools in and near Saket:- Apeejay School
- Amity International School (http://www.amity.edu/ais/aiss/)
- Gyan Bharati School http://www.gyanbharatischool.net
- Birla Vidya Niketan
- New Green Fields Public School
- Delhi Public School International also known as DPS International
- [Amrita Vidyalayam]http://www.amritavidyalayam.org
- Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pushp Vihar
- Several government schools
The majority of these schools are well-known and of high quality in the city of Delhi.
Hotels
The ITC WelcomGroup owns a 5-Star Deluxe Hotel. It has 220 rooms.Saket Bed and Breakfast is a 5 room Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast
A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, but usually does not offer other meals. Since the 1980s, the meaning of the term has also extended to include accommodations that are also known as "self-catering" establishments...
that opened in June 2010 under the Incredible India Bed and Breakfast Scheme scheme started by the Indian Government for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
Hilton Garden Inn operates from DLF Place, District Centre, Saket
Svelte Hotel and Personal Suites is a business hotel located in Select CityWalk, District Centre, Saket
Shopping Malls
- Select Citywalk
- MGF Metropolitan Mall
- DLF Place
- Square One Mall
- DLF South Court
Medical facilities
There are three prominent hospitals in Saket: Max Devki Devi Heart and Vascular Institute, Max Super Specialty Hospital and the G.M. Modi Hospital.Saket Sports Complex
The Saket Sports Complex was developed by the DDA in 1990. It is spread over 18.5 Acres in the area between Gyan Bharti School, Max Hospital, G.D. Modi Hospital and Mandir Marg. The sports complex boasts of various facilities such as Cricket, Tennis, Gymnasium, Aerobics, Badminton, Jogging Track, Swimming Pool, Squash and Table Tennis.Getting there and orientation
Saket shares its border with Mehrauli (where Qutub Minar, the largest brick minaret in the world, is situated) on the west, Pushp Vihar on the east, Malviya NagarMalviya Nagar (Delhi)
Malviya Nagar is an affluent region of South Delhi, and is close to Saket and Hauz Khas very close to IIT Delhi.It is named after the noted freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya....
& Gitanjali Enclave on the North and Sainik Farms on the south side.
The easiest way to reach Saket is to take the Yellow Line of Delhi metro
Delhi Metro
Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India. It is one of the largest metro networks in the world. The network consists of six lines with a total length of with 142 stations of which 35 are underground...
.There are 2 metro stations in Saket-Malviya Nagar
Malviya Nagar (Delhi Metro)
The Malviya Nagar Metro Station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.It is located near the PVR Cinemas multiplex, just north of Saket's A block. It is nearer to Geetanjali Enclave than to Malviya Nagar.It has 2 exits: the first one is the Geetanjali Enclave exit which opens inside the...
station on the Press Enclave Road and Saket
Saket (Delhi Metro)
The Saket Metro Station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.. It is the last underground station on the southern end of the Yellow Line of Delhi Metro....
station on Mehrauli
Mehrauli
Mehrauli is a neighbourhood in the South West district of Delhi in India. It represents a constituency in the legislative assembly of Delhi. The area is located close to Gurgaon.-History:...
-Badarpur
Badarpur, Delhi
Badarpur is a historic town in South Delhi district in Delhi, at a distance of 17 km in south east. Situated close to its edge with Haryana state, Faridabad district, the area is commonly known as "Badarpur Border"...
Road .Both these stations are underground.
One can also reach Saket on any of the following buses: 427, 500, 501, 512, 522A, 532, 534, 680 at the Bahri Mudrika (Outer Ring Road). There are many auto and taxi stands here as well.
Future expansion
As India's economy continues to grow and major Indian cities continue to expand, neighborhoods are quickly changing and upgrading throughout the country and Saket is no exception. It is on the verge of becoming the "Mall Hub" of South Delhi since four major malls have opened on the Press Enclave Marg at the Saket District CentreSaket District Centre
Saket District Centre is a commercial centre located in Saket, New Delhi. The district centre is currently under development and only a few shopping malls are currently operational.-Features:The Saket District Centre is spread over...
. The road is named after the most recognisable enclave in Saket,"Press Enclave" where many journalists from media organizations around the country and the world live. The presence of many good schools in the area also makes it an education hub of south delhi.
External links
- Saket at Google mapsGoogle MapsGoogle Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google, free , that powers many map-based services, including the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit, and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps API...