Saket (Delhi)

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.

Etymology

The name Saket in Sanskrit 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.

Points of interest

Restaurants

The PVR Complex has a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and fast-food joints. These include McDonalds, Ruby Tuesday, Barista Coffee, Subway, 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.

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 Citywalk 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.

Xes Cafe is nestled in the "bustling" Party and Shopping Area of Delhi - the Mall Strip of Saket which includes DLF South Court. Xes Café brings the Great Casual food experience with foot taping music to the favorite Party Spot of Delhi! Honest to goodness, wholesome and authentic food with an eclectic Bar Menu and Live Music with DJ - Casual yet Elegant. You can also buy Contemporary Indian Art here along with some very Interesting Xes Merchandise.

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 [1]
• Birla Vidya Niketan
• New Green Fields Public School
• Red Roses Public School
• Delhi Public School International also known as DPS International
• Amrita Vidyalayam
• 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 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

Shopping Malls

• Select Citywalk
• MGF Metropolitan Mall
• DLF Place
• Square One Mall
• DLF South Court

Medical facilities

There are three prominent hospitals in Saket, all of which are privately run:

• Max Devki Devi Heart and Vascular Institute
• Max Super Specialty Hospital
• G.M. Modi Hospital

Other hospitals include:

• Sawan Neelu Angel's Nursing Home
• Chikitsa Hospital

Sports & Culture

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 Nagar & 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.

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 Centre. 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 maps