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.[3] Each Sector is further divided into Pockets, for example, C1, C2, C3 up to C9. These pockets are further divided into blocks A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H until required
In history
Sultan Ghari tomb in Vasant Kunj is considered as the first Islamic mausoleum in Delhi. The historic Qutb Minar complex is located close to Vasant Kunj.
DLF's Ambience, Promenade and Emporio[8] located in Vasant Kunj have been touted as luxury fashion destinations that are built on one of the largest value land auctioned by DDA. The Malls include DLF Emporio, DLF Promenade, Ambience Mall. Another Mall that stands alone is the Vasant Square Mall.
Vasant Kunj has two Police Stations, divided into North and South.
Vasant Kunj also has two forests with access to the public. The Sanjay Van on JNU Road and the forest behind the Grand Hotel. There are also two big natural water bodies in Vasant Kunj, one behind Sector A, Pocket B & C and the second on the JNU road.
The Grand, a five-star luxury hotel, is located on Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj.[9] Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (E.P.C.H.) is located at Sector C in Vasant Kunj.[10]
Education
TERI University is located in Vasant Kunj.[11] The new integrated, spacious campus of School of Planning 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 known as The Jagannath International Management School.
Shaurya CRPF Officers Training institute is also located in the Vasant Kunj's institutional area near sector C.[12]
Some of the playschools and nursery schools are Tender Feet Nursery School, Aadyant Global School, Steady Steps International Preschool.
Sports
Vasant Kunj Sports Complex is one of the most prominent sports complexes set up by DDA.[15] Beeya's Riding Facility in Vasant Kunj is a nationally recognized horse riding club.[16]
Health care
The Indian Spinal Injuries Centre,[17]Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital[18], and New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (NDCHRC)[19] are some of the prominent hospitals located in Vasant Kunj.
↑"Contact Us." Bloomsbury Books. Retrieved on 14 October 2012. "Bloomsbury India Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt Limited VISHRUT Building Building no3, DDA Complex, Ground Floor Pocket C 6&7, Vasant Kunj New Delhi 110070 India"
