Greater Kailash

Greater Kailash (often referred as GK) is a residential area in South Delhi, consisting of several residential colonies and multiple markets. It is home to some of the most affluent families in Delhi.

Geography

Greater Kailash (GK) has four zones, Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.

Part I

This area has the M-Block market which is considered to be one of the most popular markets in Delhi. It has a wide range of products brands and restaurants, and is home to famous brands such as Esprit, EDC, Giovani, Next, Sisley, Lee, Puma, Addidas, Reebok, Bizzare, Artileore, Lacoste, etc. The nearby N-Block market also has a host retail stores, including Fabindia's first retail store opened in 1976, and many restaurants.

Part II

This area was developed in the early 1970s. Its development was followed by the development of the more acclaimed Greater Kailash Part II which has easy accessibility to Outer Ring Road of New Delhi.

Part III

This area was originally called Masjid Moth (separate from the one near South Extension). The name Greater Kailash III was added Masjid Moth (of GK) around 1983 and extends from outer ring road to Jahan Panah Park. Whereas the entry to GK-III was initially from Outer Ring Road for about 30 years, it has been closed of sometime in the last 10 years and the entry is now from what was called Savitri Cinema entrance after crossing GK Enclave-II on the side opposite former Savitri Complex.

Part IV

This area is the latest addition to the GKs and includes what was previously known as Alaknanda (behind GK-II) consisting of mainly Flats named after rivers (eg Godavari, Yamuna etc).

Accessibility

• Domestic Airport is 17 km from Greater Kailash.
• International Airport (IGI) is 22 km from Greater Kailash.
• Nizamuddin Railway station is approximately 9 km from Greater Kailash
• New Delhi Railway Station is approximately 15 - 16 km from Greater Kailash

Areas Under Greater Kailash

• Alaknanda

See also

• Areas And Zones of New Delhi