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Power, policy, and the most layered food scene on the subcontinent.

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Neighborhood guide

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Gurgaon (Cyber City)

Corporate campuses, mall-walk metros, expat-friendly towers.

Saket / South Delhi

Quieter, well-connected, close to historical sites.

Noida Sector 18

Best base if your office is east. Newer infrastructure, fast metro.

Living in Delhi

What our destination teams tell every arriving family.

Delhi is India's capital and the heart of its policy, legal, media and diplomatic life — home to 190+ foreign missions, the country's apex courts and 2,500 years of layered heritage. Expat and senior-corporate life concentrates in a South/Central Delhi belt (Chanakyapuri, Vasant Vihar, the Lutyens enclaves), with bungalow-style independent floors the norm rather than apartment towers. The single biggest adjustment is air quality: from October to February the AQI runs severe, making HEPA purifiers and the metro (over a car) part of daily life.

Air quality is the #1 issue: Oct–Feb AQI runs 200–500. HEPA purifiers in every bedroom and N95 masks are basics, not luxuries — budget them in.
The metro network (~390 km) beats any car at peak (8:30–11:30am, 5:30–9:30pm) and has cleaner air than the road on smog days. Use the DMRC app.
Live in South/Central Delhi: Chanakyapuri & Lutyens for diplomats; Vasant Vihar/Shanti Niketan for corporates; GK, Saket & Hauz Khas for value. Mostly independent floors.
Skip the airport gridlock — the Airport Express (Orange Line) runs IGI T3 to New Delhi Station in 22 min for ₹60, bypassing all NH-48 traffic.
Tap water has high TDS and isn't safe to drink — RO+UV filtration is mandatory in every Delhi household. Set it up before you move in.
Eat the city: butter chicken was invented here (Moti Mahal), Karim's near Jama Masjid since 1913, fine dining at Khan Market, street food at Chandni Chowk.

The Delhi address book

Neighbourhoods14 entries

Chanakyapuri
Central Delhi · Diplomatic enclave
The primary postcode for diplomatic and embassy-adjacent expats, home to most foreign missions plus AES and The British School; private rentals are rare since most homes are mission property.
Defence Colony
South Delhi · Established enclave
Mature tree-lined enclave with one of Delhi's finest dining markets (Olive, Fio, Swagath) and well-finished builder floors, close to AIIMS and Max Saket.
Dwarka
South-West Delhi · Planned sub-city
The most budget-friendly recommended area — abundant DDA flats and group-housing societies, wide roads, parks, its own Blue Line, and close to IGI Airport and the Gurugram corridor.
Greater Kailash (GK-I & II)
South Delhi · Prestige value
Generous independent floors with strong community feel and good hospital access, at a lower price point than Chanakyapuri or Jor Bagh while still genuinely premium.
Greater Kailash I & II
South Delhi · Prestige value
M-Block Market (GK-I), N-Block and GK-II's E-Block offer large independent floors, strong community and excellent access to Max Saket and the Outer Ring Road — a prestige address at the upper end of an intra-India budget.
Hauz Khas / Green Park
South Delhi · Historic & connected
Built around a 14th-century reservoir and Hauz Khas Village, it draws younger professionals with restaurants and design studios near IIT Delhi; Green Park adds quieter streets with Magenta and Yellow Line access.
Hauz Khas Enclave
South Delhi · Historic & bohemian
Built around a 14th-century reservoir near IIT Delhi and Deer Park; a livelier, more independent choice for younger expats drawn to Hauz Khas Village's restaurants and design studios.
Jor Bagh / Golf Links / Sundar Nagar
Central Delhi · Heritage premium
The cultural and policy heart of Delhi beside Lodhi Gardens, IHC and IIC; among India's most expensive postcodes per square foot.
New Friends Colony / East of Kailash
South-East Delhi · Leafy value
Established, tree-lined neighbourhoods with generous builder floors at better value than central South Delhi; quiet avenues near the Ashram corridor with convenient ring-road and metro access.
Panchsheel Park
South Delhi · Established residential
Established South Delhi residential area adjacent to Saket, home to Apeejay School International (IB); grouped with Saket in housing terms with larger floors.
Saket / Malviya Nagar
South Delhi · Established value
Sits beside Max Saket hospital and Select Citywalk with strong builder-floor stock and Yellow Line access; adjacent Malviya Nagar adds more affordable rentals — a well-rounded mid-budget choice for families with school-age children.
Vasant Kunj
South-West Delhi · Green apartments
Leafy, well-established residential pocket of apartment complexes near the airport, Vasant Square and Ambience Mall, with good schools and hospitals — more space for the rupee than central South Delhi.
Vasant Vihar
South-West Delhi · Premium leafy
South-West Delhi premium enclave — leafy, airport-proximate and home to top international/ICSE schools like The Shri Ram School.
Vasant Vihar / Shanti Niketan / Westend
South-West Delhi · Corporate premium
The most popular alternative to Chanakyapuri for senior corporate expats: leafy, largely gated ultra-premium pockets with large independent floors, close to the airport.

Transport9 entries

Airport Express (Orange Line)
New Delhi Station ↔ T3 · Metro
The fastest airport link — 22 minutes for ₹60, bypassing all NH-48 traffic.
Airport Express (Orange Line) Metro
T3 ↔ New Delhi Station · 22 min
The fastest city-to-airport link, reaching New Delhi Station in 22 minutes for ₹60 and bypassing every NH-48 traffic bottleneck.
Blue Line Metro
Dwarka ↔ Noida/Vaishali · East-west
Runs east-west across the city via Karol Bagh, Rajiv Chowk, Pragati Maidan and Mayur Vihar — critical if your office is in Noida.
Gatimaan Express to Agra
Hazrat Nizamuddin · Weekend train
Reaches Agra and the Taj Mahal in under 2 hours from Hazrat Nizamuddin station, ideal for a weekend break.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI T3)
Aerocity · India's busiest airport
Skytrax global top-50 terminal with direct long-haul to 80+ cities; every Indian metro within 2.5 hours. 20–35 min from Dwarka/Vasant Kunj, 35–60 min from GK/Saket.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3)
Aerocity · Main airport
DEL's Terminal 3 is among the world's largest single-terminal buildings and ranks in the Skytrax global top 50; about 12 km / 25-45 min from Chanakyapuri.
Magenta Line Metro
Janakpuri West ↔ Botanical Garden
The single most useful south-Delhi-to-Noida link, connecting Hauz Khas directly to Noida.
New Delhi Railway Station (Hazrat Nizamuddin)
Central Delhi · Rail hub
Departure point for the Gatimaan Express to Agra (under 2 hours) and Vande Bharat/express trains across North India via IRCTC.
Yellow Line Metro
Samaypur Badli ↔ Millennium City Centre (formerly HUDA City Centre) · Commuter backbone
The single most useful line — links DU, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi Station, Rajiv Chowk (CP), AIIMS, Hauz Khas, Saket and onward to Gurugram.

Grocery & markets9 entries

Connaught Place
Central Delhi · Georgian colonnades
The Georgian-colonnaded commercial heart of New Delhi with the Janpath Market and theatre district.
Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk)
Central Delhi · Colonial centre
The iconic Georgian-colonnade retail and theatre district at the heart of New Delhi, with the Janpath market alongside.
Dilli Haat (INA)
INA · Government craft bazaar
Government-run open-air market with crafts from every Indian state at fair prices.
Khan Market
Central Delhi · Expat HQ
The de-facto expat headquarters and India's most expensive retail per square foot, with Bahrisons bookshop plus dining spots like Smoke House Deli, Perch, Big Chill and Côte.
M-Block Market
Greater Kailash I · Neighbourhood market
GK-I's central market hub, a key amenity for Greater Kailash residents.
M-Block Market, Greater Kailash I
Greater Kailash-I · South Delhi shopping
The main neighbourhood market anchoring Greater Kailash I for shopping and dining.
Modern Bazaar / Le Marché
South Delhi · Premium grocery
Premium grocery chains for imported goods, recommended for relocators wanting familiar brands.
Sarojini Nagar
South-West Delhi · Export-surplus market
Famous export-surplus fashion market — bargaining expected, start at 40–50% of asking.
Select Citywalk
Saket · Premium mall
India's best-curated premium mall, anchoring the Saket neighbourhood.

Restaurants12 entries

Big Chill
Khan Market · Casual cafe
Beloved Khan Market cafe known for comfort food and desserts.
Bukhara
ITC Maurya · North-West Frontier
One of Asia's most awarded restaurants, inside the ITC Maurya hotel.
Comorin
Mehrauli/Gurugram axis · Modern Indian
Contemporary regional-Indian restaurant and bar in the historic-luxury dining cluster.
Indian Accent
The Lodhi · Modern Indian fine dining
Sits at the top of every Asia's-Best list for modern Indian fine dining, at The Lodhi hotel.
Indian Accent (The Lodhi)
Lodhi Colony · Fine dining
Delhi's most celebrated modern-Indian fine-dining restaurant, in the Lodhi Colony art district.
Karim's
Jama Masjid · Mughlai institution
A Mughlai institution that has fed Delhi since 1913 — the benchmark for Old Delhi kebabs and curries.
Khan Chacha
Khan Market · Kebab rolls
Iconic kebab-roll and chaap spot in Khan Market, a Delhi rite of passage.
Moti Mahal
Daryaganj · Butter chicken origin
Credited as the inventor of butter chicken and dal makhani.
Olive Bar & Kitchen
Mehrauli · Historic-luxury dining
Mediterranean fine dining set against the Qutub backdrop in Mehrauli — a long-standing Delhi destination restaurant.
Paranthe Wali Gali
Chandni Chowk · Heritage parathas
Historic lane of stuffed-paratha shops in Old Delhi — a must-try Delhi street-food experience.
Pindi
Pandara Road · Punjabi
A generations-loved Punjabi restaurant on the Pandara Road food strip.
Smoke House Deli
Khan Market · Casual European
Popular all-day European-style cafe in Khan Market, Delhi's most-loved dining postcode.

Hospitals & clinics10 entries

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar · Public tertiary
India's premier public hospital handling tertiary referrals from across India, with strong oncology and cardiac care. +91-11-2658-8500.
Apollo Hospital (Indraprastha)
Sarita Vihar · JCI accredited
One of Asia's largest hospitals with an international patient desk and organ-transplant programmes; +91-11-7179-1090.
BLK-MAX Super Speciality
Pusa Road · Transplants & oncology
Known for oncology, bone-marrow transplant and multi-organ transplant. +91-11-3040-3040.
BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital
Pusa Road · Oncology & transplant
Strong in oncology, bone-marrow and multi-organ transplant; +91-11-3040-3040.
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Okhla Road · Cardiac specialist
Specialist cardiac hospital running one of South Asia's largest cardiac programmes. +91-11-4713-5000.
Fortis La Femme
Greater Kailash-II · Women's health
Women's-health and maternity specialist offering IVF and neonatal care; +91-11-7171-6161.
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Press Enclave Road, Saket · JCI & NABH
South Delhi flagship for cardiac, oncology and transplants — the go-to hospital for most South Delhi neighbourhoods. +91-11-2651-5050.
Moolchand Medcity
Lajpat Nagar · Multi-specialty
NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital in central South Delhi. +91-11-4200-0000.
Primus Super Speciality Hospital
Chanakyapuri · Diplomatic enclave
Centrally located for the diplomatic enclave, with orthopaedics and general surgery; +91-11-6620-6620.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Rajinder Nagar · NABH
Renowned for kidney and liver transplant, IVF and oncology. +91-11-4225-4000.

Schools16 entries

Amity International School
Saket · CBSE co-ed
Large co-ed CBSE school in Saket, part of the Amity network; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Apeejay School International
Panchsheel Park · IB
IB World School in Panchsheel Park offering an international curriculum; fees on request.
Apeejay School, Saket
Saket · CBSE co-ed
Established co-ed CBSE school in South Delhi near Select Citywalk; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
DPS Vasant Kunj
Vasant Kunj · CBSE
Premium South-West Delhi Delhi Public School campus and a popular intra-India transfer destination; fees roughly ₹2.5–3L/year.
GD Goenka Public School
Vasant Kunj · CBSE co-ed
Modern co-ed CBSE campus in South-West Delhi popular with intra-India transfer families; fees roughly ₹2–3L/year.
K.R. Mangalam Global School
N-Block, Greater Kailash I · IB
IB curriculum campus in GK-I for internationally-mobile families; fees on request.
KR Mangalam World School
Greater Kailash II · CBSE
Co-ed CBSE campus in GK-II, convenient for South Delhi relocators; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Laxman Public School
Hauz Khas · CBSE
Long-established South Delhi CBSE school in the Hauz Khas Enclave; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Lycée Français International de Delhi
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd · French curriculum
Follows the French national curriculum (AEFE network) for francophone families; located at 2 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, New Delhi 110011.
Pathways World School
Gurugram · IB / IGCSE
Premium IB campus with a boarding option; many south-Delhi expat families bus their children there daily.
The American Embassy School (AES)
Chanakyapuri · US + IB DP
India's flagship international school (founded 1952, WASC accredited, 60+ nationalities); gives strong priority to diplomatic and corporate-sponsored families, so apply 6-12 months ahead.
The British School, New Delhi
Chanakyapuri · UK + IB DP
COBIS-accredited (founded 1963), ~1,400 students with a broad British, European and Indian mix and strong onward UK university outcomes; expect a long admissions waitlist.
The German School (Deutsche Schule New Delhi)
Chanakyapuri · German curriculum
German national curriculum for German-speaking expat families.
The Japanese School, New Delhi
Vasant Kunj · Japanese curriculum
Japanese national curriculum for Japanese expat families, in Sector A, Pockets B & C of Vasant Kunj.
The Shri Ram School (TSRS)
Vasant Vihar / Aravali · ICSE/IGCSE
Progressive, highly selective ICSE/IGCSE school strong in literature, theatre and music; fees roughly ₹4–7L/year.
Vasant Valley School
Vasant Kunj · ICSE/ISC
Top-tier ICSE school with strong arts, debate and sports; admission is very competitive. Fees roughly ₹3–5L/year.

Banks4 entries

Axis Bank
Citywide · resident savings accounts
Recommended for resident savings accounts; same documentation set as the other banks and essential for UPI and salary.
HDFC Bank
Citywide · resident savings accounts
Common choice for opening an resident savings account; bring passport, visa, FRRO acknowledgment, PAN, employer letter and rental agreement (3-5 working days).
HSBC
Citywide · resident savings accounts
International bank suited to expat resident savings account opening for salary, UPI and local transactions.
ICICI Bank
City-wide · Retail bank
Has Delhi branches suitable for transferring an existing account near your new address.

Offices & workplaces4 entries

Aerocity
Near IGI Airport · Corporate & hotel hub
Fast-expanding business district by the airport with upscale hotel dining (Pluck at Pullman, Maximilian at Andaz) — driving Vasant Kunj and Dwarka housing demand.
Connaught Place business district
Central Delhi · CBD
Delhi's central business district and theatre area at Rajiv Chowk, well served by the Yellow and Blue metro lines.
Gurugram Cybercity
Gurugram · Corporate corridor
Major NCR office cluster — roughly 45 min from Saket via the Outer Ring Road / NH-48; a key consideration when choosing a South-West Delhi home.
Noida Sector 18
Noida · Corporate corridor
East-side NCR business hub reachable from GK-1 in about 45 min via the DND Flyway or Magenta Line.

Landmarks13 entries

Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas · Historic enclave
Enclave around a 14th-century reservoir and fort with live-music venues, design-led bars and mid-week nightlife.
Humayun's Tomb
Nizamuddin · UNESCO site
16th-century Mughal tomb (architectural ancestor of the Taj Mahal) whose Aga Khan-led restoration is one of the world's great conservation projects.
India Gate
Kartavya Path · War memorial
Delhi's signature war-memorial landmark at the end of Kartavya Path.
India International Centre (IIC) & India Habitat Centre (IHC)
Lodhi Estate · Intellectual venues
Host classical concerts, policy lectures, film festivals and book launches almost daily; membership via employer or alumni sponsorship.
India International Centre & India Habitat Centre
Lodhi Estate · Cultural calendar
Host classical concerts, policy lectures, film festivals and book launches almost daily; IIC membership is a key way to build a network.
Jama Masjid
Old Delhi · Mughal mosque
India's grand Mughal mosque in Old Delhi, beside the Karim's Mughlai food district.
Kamani Auditorium
Mandi House · Performing arts
The venue for major dance and theatre productions in central Delhi.
Lodhi Gardens
Central Delhi · Morning circuit
90 acres of historic tombs and parkland that is the city's most-loved morning walking circuit; walking it at 6:30am is described as the single best way to belong in Delhi.
Lotus Temple
Kalkaji · Baha'i house of worship
Striking lotus-shaped Baha'i temple, one of Delhi's most-visited modern landmarks.
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
Jaipur House, India Gate · Modern art
Delhi's flagship modern-art museum, a fixture of the city's cultural calendar.
Qutub Minar
Mehrauli · UNESCO site
12th-century minaret and UNESCO World Heritage monument; recommended within your first month in the city.
Qutub Minar (Qutub Complex)
Mehrauli · UNESCO site
12th-century minaret and one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — worth visiting in your first month.
Red Fort
Old Delhi · UNESCO site
17th-century Mughal fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the three must-see monuments for new arrivals.

Drivers1 entry

IKAN Chauffeured Car Service
Citywide · Expat transport
Recommended over self-driving given Delhi traffic; IKAN provides well-maintained cars with English-speaking drivers familiar with Delhi routes and can arrange car leases.

Utilities5 entries

BSES Rajdhani
South Delhi · Electricity provider
The main electricity provider for South Delhi — set up auto-pay immediately on arrival (bsesdelhi.com).
BSES Rajdhani Power
South & West Delhi · Electricity
Electricity distribution utility for south and west Delhi (bsesdelhi.com), used to set up your home power connection.
FRRO Delhi
Online · Foreigner registration
Delhi's regional Foreigners Registration office and primary national hub; registration is handled via indianfrro.gov.in, coordinated by your employer and IKAN.
Tata Power-DDL
North/Central Delhi · Electricity provider
The electricity provider for north and central Delhi — set up auto-pay on arrival (tatapower-ddl.com).
Urban Company
City-wide · Home services
App for home services — cleaning, pest control, salon and plumbing — useful for setting up a new household.

Compiled by the IKAN destination research team for the IKAN city guides, and checked against our July 2026 fact audit. Details like phone numbers and timings can change — verify anything you plan to rely on.

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Living in Delhi

What our destination teams tell every arriving family.

Air quality is the #1 issue: Oct–Feb AQI runs 200–500. HEPA purifiers in every bedroom and N95 masks are basics, not luxuries — budget them in.

The metro network (~390 km) beats any car at peak (8:30–11:30am, 5:30–9:30pm) and has cleaner air than the road on smog days. Use the DMRC app.

Live in South/Central Delhi: Chanakyapuri & Lutyens for diplomats; Vasant Vihar/Shanti Niketan for corporates; GK, Saket & Hauz Khas for value. Mostly independent floors.

Skip the airport gridlock — the Airport Express (Orange Line) runs IGI T3 to New Delhi Station in 22 min for ₹60, bypassing all NH-48 traffic.

Tap water has high TDS and isn't safe to drink — RO+UV filtration is mandatory in every Delhi household. Set it up before you move in.

Eat the city: butter chicken was invented here (Moti Mahal), Karim's near Jama Masjid since 1913, fine dining at Khan Market, street food at Chandni Chowk.

The Delhi address book

Neighbourhoods14 entries

Chanakyapuri
Central Delhi · Diplomatic enclave
The primary postcode for diplomatic and embassy-adjacent expats, home to most foreign missions plus AES and The British School; private rentals are rare since most homes are mission property.
Defence Colony
South Delhi · Established enclave
Mature tree-lined enclave with one of Delhi's finest dining markets (Olive, Fio, Swagath) and well-finished builder floors, close to AIIMS and Max Saket.
Dwarka
South-West Delhi · Planned sub-city
The most budget-friendly recommended area — abundant DDA flats and group-housing societies, wide roads, parks, its own Blue Line, and close to IGI Airport and the Gurugram corridor.
Greater Kailash (GK-I & II)
South Delhi · Prestige value
Generous independent floors with strong community feel and good hospital access, at a lower price point than Chanakyapuri or Jor Bagh while still genuinely premium.
Greater Kailash I & II
South Delhi · Prestige value
M-Block Market (GK-I), N-Block and GK-II's E-Block offer large independent floors, strong community and excellent access to Max Saket and the Outer Ring Road — a prestige address at the upper end of an intra-India budget.
Hauz Khas / Green Park
South Delhi · Historic & connected
Built around a 14th-century reservoir and Hauz Khas Village, it draws younger professionals with restaurants and design studios near IIT Delhi; Green Park adds quieter streets with Magenta and Yellow Line access.
Hauz Khas Enclave
South Delhi · Historic & bohemian
Built around a 14th-century reservoir near IIT Delhi and Deer Park; a livelier, more independent choice for younger expats drawn to Hauz Khas Village's restaurants and design studios.
Jor Bagh / Golf Links / Sundar Nagar
Central Delhi · Heritage premium
The cultural and policy heart of Delhi beside Lodhi Gardens, IHC and IIC; among India's most expensive postcodes per square foot.
New Friends Colony / East of Kailash
South-East Delhi · Leafy value
Established, tree-lined neighbourhoods with generous builder floors at better value than central South Delhi; quiet avenues near the Ashram corridor with convenient ring-road and metro access.
Panchsheel Park
South Delhi · Established residential
Established South Delhi residential area adjacent to Saket, home to Apeejay School International (IB); grouped with Saket in housing terms with larger floors.
Saket / Malviya Nagar
South Delhi · Established value
Sits beside Max Saket hospital and Select Citywalk with strong builder-floor stock and Yellow Line access; adjacent Malviya Nagar adds more affordable rentals — a well-rounded mid-budget choice for families with school-age children.
Vasant Kunj
South-West Delhi · Green apartments
Leafy, well-established residential pocket of apartment complexes near the airport, Vasant Square and Ambience Mall, with good schools and hospitals — more space for the rupee than central South Delhi.
Vasant Vihar
South-West Delhi · Premium leafy
South-West Delhi premium enclave — leafy, airport-proximate and home to top international/ICSE schools like The Shri Ram School.
Vasant Vihar / Shanti Niketan / Westend
South-West Delhi · Corporate premium
The most popular alternative to Chanakyapuri for senior corporate expats: leafy, largely gated ultra-premium pockets with large independent floors, close to the airport.

Transport9 entries

Airport Express (Orange Line)
New Delhi Station ↔ T3 · Metro
The fastest airport link — 22 minutes for ₹60, bypassing all NH-48 traffic.
Airport Express (Orange Line) Metro
T3 ↔ New Delhi Station · 22 min
The fastest city-to-airport link, reaching New Delhi Station in 22 minutes for ₹60 and bypassing every NH-48 traffic bottleneck.
Blue Line Metro
Dwarka ↔ Noida/Vaishali · East-west
Runs east-west across the city via Karol Bagh, Rajiv Chowk, Pragati Maidan and Mayur Vihar — critical if your office is in Noida.
Gatimaan Express to Agra
Hazrat Nizamuddin · Weekend train
Reaches Agra and the Taj Mahal in under 2 hours from Hazrat Nizamuddin station, ideal for a weekend break.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI T3)
Aerocity · India's busiest airport
Skytrax global top-50 terminal with direct long-haul to 80+ cities; every Indian metro within 2.5 hours. 20–35 min from Dwarka/Vasant Kunj, 35–60 min from GK/Saket.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3)
Aerocity · Main airport
DEL's Terminal 3 is among the world's largest single-terminal buildings and ranks in the Skytrax global top 50; about 12 km / 25-45 min from Chanakyapuri.
Magenta Line Metro
Janakpuri West ↔ Botanical Garden
The single most useful south-Delhi-to-Noida link, connecting Hauz Khas directly to Noida.
New Delhi Railway Station (Hazrat Nizamuddin)
Central Delhi · Rail hub
Departure point for the Gatimaan Express to Agra (under 2 hours) and Vande Bharat/express trains across North India via IRCTC.
Yellow Line Metro
Samaypur Badli ↔ Millennium City Centre (formerly HUDA City Centre) · Commuter backbone
The single most useful line — links DU, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi Station, Rajiv Chowk (CP), AIIMS, Hauz Khas, Saket and onward to Gurugram.

Grocery & markets9 entries

Connaught Place
Central Delhi · Georgian colonnades
The Georgian-colonnaded commercial heart of New Delhi with the Janpath Market and theatre district.
Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk)
Central Delhi · Colonial centre
The iconic Georgian-colonnade retail and theatre district at the heart of New Delhi, with the Janpath market alongside.
Dilli Haat (INA)
INA · Government craft bazaar
Government-run open-air market with crafts from every Indian state at fair prices.
Khan Market
Central Delhi · Expat HQ
The de-facto expat headquarters and India's most expensive retail per square foot, with Bahrisons bookshop plus dining spots like Smoke House Deli, Perch, Big Chill and Côte.
M-Block Market
Greater Kailash I · Neighbourhood market
GK-I's central market hub, a key amenity for Greater Kailash residents.
M-Block Market, Greater Kailash I
Greater Kailash-I · South Delhi shopping
The main neighbourhood market anchoring Greater Kailash I for shopping and dining.
Modern Bazaar / Le Marché
South Delhi · Premium grocery
Premium grocery chains for imported goods, recommended for relocators wanting familiar brands.
Sarojini Nagar
South-West Delhi · Export-surplus market
Famous export-surplus fashion market — bargaining expected, start at 40–50% of asking.
Select Citywalk
Saket · Premium mall
India's best-curated premium mall, anchoring the Saket neighbourhood.

Restaurants12 entries

Big Chill
Khan Market · Casual cafe
Beloved Khan Market cafe known for comfort food and desserts.
Bukhara
ITC Maurya · North-West Frontier
One of Asia's most awarded restaurants, inside the ITC Maurya hotel.
Comorin
Mehrauli/Gurugram axis · Modern Indian
Contemporary regional-Indian restaurant and bar in the historic-luxury dining cluster.
Indian Accent
The Lodhi · Modern Indian fine dining
Sits at the top of every Asia's-Best list for modern Indian fine dining, at The Lodhi hotel.
Indian Accent (The Lodhi)
Lodhi Colony · Fine dining
Delhi's most celebrated modern-Indian fine-dining restaurant, in the Lodhi Colony art district.
Karim's
Jama Masjid · Mughlai institution
A Mughlai institution that has fed Delhi since 1913 — the benchmark for Old Delhi kebabs and curries.
Khan Chacha
Khan Market · Kebab rolls
Iconic kebab-roll and chaap spot in Khan Market, a Delhi rite of passage.
Moti Mahal
Daryaganj · Butter chicken origin
Credited as the inventor of butter chicken and dal makhani.
Olive Bar & Kitchen
Mehrauli · Historic-luxury dining
Mediterranean fine dining set against the Qutub backdrop in Mehrauli — a long-standing Delhi destination restaurant.
Paranthe Wali Gali
Chandni Chowk · Heritage parathas
Historic lane of stuffed-paratha shops in Old Delhi — a must-try Delhi street-food experience.
Pindi
Pandara Road · Punjabi
A generations-loved Punjabi restaurant on the Pandara Road food strip.
Smoke House Deli
Khan Market · Casual European
Popular all-day European-style cafe in Khan Market, Delhi's most-loved dining postcode.

Hospitals & clinics10 entries

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar · Public tertiary
India's premier public hospital handling tertiary referrals from across India, with strong oncology and cardiac care. +91-11-2658-8500.
Apollo Hospital (Indraprastha)
Sarita Vihar · JCI accredited
One of Asia's largest hospitals with an international patient desk and organ-transplant programmes; +91-11-7179-1090.
BLK-MAX Super Speciality
Pusa Road · Transplants & oncology
Known for oncology, bone-marrow transplant and multi-organ transplant. +91-11-3040-3040.
BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital
Pusa Road · Oncology & transplant
Strong in oncology, bone-marrow and multi-organ transplant; +91-11-3040-3040.
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Okhla Road · Cardiac specialist
Specialist cardiac hospital running one of South Asia's largest cardiac programmes. +91-11-4713-5000.
Fortis La Femme
Greater Kailash-II · Women's health
Women's-health and maternity specialist offering IVF and neonatal care; +91-11-7171-6161.
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Press Enclave Road, Saket · JCI & NABH
South Delhi flagship for cardiac, oncology and transplants — the go-to hospital for most South Delhi neighbourhoods. +91-11-2651-5050.
Moolchand Medcity
Lajpat Nagar · Multi-specialty
NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital in central South Delhi. +91-11-4200-0000.
Primus Super Speciality Hospital
Chanakyapuri · Diplomatic enclave
Centrally located for the diplomatic enclave, with orthopaedics and general surgery; +91-11-6620-6620.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Rajinder Nagar · NABH
Renowned for kidney and liver transplant, IVF and oncology. +91-11-4225-4000.

Schools16 entries

Amity International School
Saket · CBSE co-ed
Large co-ed CBSE school in Saket, part of the Amity network; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Apeejay School International
Panchsheel Park · IB
IB World School in Panchsheel Park offering an international curriculum; fees on request.
Apeejay School, Saket
Saket · CBSE co-ed
Established co-ed CBSE school in South Delhi near Select Citywalk; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
DPS Vasant Kunj
Vasant Kunj · CBSE
Premium South-West Delhi Delhi Public School campus and a popular intra-India transfer destination; fees roughly ₹2.5–3L/year.
GD Goenka Public School
Vasant Kunj · CBSE co-ed
Modern co-ed CBSE campus in South-West Delhi popular with intra-India transfer families; fees roughly ₹2–3L/year.
K.R. Mangalam Global School
N-Block, Greater Kailash I · IB
IB curriculum campus in GK-I for internationally-mobile families; fees on request.
KR Mangalam World School
Greater Kailash II · CBSE
Co-ed CBSE campus in GK-II, convenient for South Delhi relocators; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Laxman Public School
Hauz Khas · CBSE
Long-established South Delhi CBSE school in the Hauz Khas Enclave; fees roughly ₹1.5–2.5L/year.
Lycée Français International de Delhi
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd · French curriculum
Follows the French national curriculum (AEFE network) for francophone families; located at 2 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, New Delhi 110011.
Pathways World School
Gurugram · IB / IGCSE
Premium IB campus with a boarding option; many south-Delhi expat families bus their children there daily.
The American Embassy School (AES)
Chanakyapuri · US + IB DP
India's flagship international school (founded 1952, WASC accredited, 60+ nationalities); gives strong priority to diplomatic and corporate-sponsored families, so apply 6-12 months ahead.
The British School, New Delhi
Chanakyapuri · UK + IB DP
COBIS-accredited (founded 1963), ~1,400 students with a broad British, European and Indian mix and strong onward UK university outcomes; expect a long admissions waitlist.
The German School (Deutsche Schule New Delhi)
Chanakyapuri · German curriculum
German national curriculum for German-speaking expat families.
The Japanese School, New Delhi
Vasant Kunj · Japanese curriculum
Japanese national curriculum for Japanese expat families, in Sector A, Pockets B & C of Vasant Kunj.
The Shri Ram School (TSRS)
Vasant Vihar / Aravali · ICSE/IGCSE
Progressive, highly selective ICSE/IGCSE school strong in literature, theatre and music; fees roughly ₹4–7L/year.
Vasant Valley School
Vasant Kunj · ICSE/ISC
Top-tier ICSE school with strong arts, debate and sports; admission is very competitive. Fees roughly ₹3–5L/year.

Banks4 entries

Axis Bank
Citywide · resident savings accounts
Recommended for resident savings accounts; same documentation set as the other banks and essential for UPI and salary.
HDFC Bank
Citywide · resident savings accounts
Common choice for opening an resident savings account; bring passport, visa, FRRO acknowledgment, PAN, employer letter and rental agreement (3-5 working days).
HSBC
Citywide · resident savings accounts
International bank suited to expat resident savings account opening for salary, UPI and local transactions.
ICICI Bank
City-wide · Retail bank
Has Delhi branches suitable for transferring an existing account near your new address.

Offices & workplaces4 entries

Aerocity
Near IGI Airport · Corporate & hotel hub
Fast-expanding business district by the airport with upscale hotel dining (Pluck at Pullman, Maximilian at Andaz) — driving Vasant Kunj and Dwarka housing demand.
Connaught Place business district
Central Delhi · CBD
Delhi's central business district and theatre area at Rajiv Chowk, well served by the Yellow and Blue metro lines.
Gurugram Cybercity
Gurugram · Corporate corridor
Major NCR office cluster — roughly 45 min from Saket via the Outer Ring Road / NH-48; a key consideration when choosing a South-West Delhi home.
Noida Sector 18
Noida · Corporate corridor
East-side NCR business hub reachable from GK-1 in about 45 min via the DND Flyway or Magenta Line.

Landmarks13 entries

Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas · Historic enclave
Enclave around a 14th-century reservoir and fort with live-music venues, design-led bars and mid-week nightlife.
Humayun's Tomb
Nizamuddin · UNESCO site
16th-century Mughal tomb (architectural ancestor of the Taj Mahal) whose Aga Khan-led restoration is one of the world's great conservation projects.
India Gate
Kartavya Path · War memorial
Delhi's signature war-memorial landmark at the end of Kartavya Path.
India International Centre (IIC) & India Habitat Centre (IHC)
Lodhi Estate · Intellectual venues
Host classical concerts, policy lectures, film festivals and book launches almost daily; membership via employer or alumni sponsorship.
India International Centre & India Habitat Centre
Lodhi Estate · Cultural calendar
Host classical concerts, policy lectures, film festivals and book launches almost daily; IIC membership is a key way to build a network.
Jama Masjid
Old Delhi · Mughal mosque
India's grand Mughal mosque in Old Delhi, beside the Karim's Mughlai food district.
Kamani Auditorium
Mandi House · Performing arts
The venue for major dance and theatre productions in central Delhi.
Lodhi Gardens
Central Delhi · Morning circuit
90 acres of historic tombs and parkland that is the city's most-loved morning walking circuit; walking it at 6:30am is described as the single best way to belong in Delhi.
Lotus Temple
Kalkaji · Baha'i house of worship
Striking lotus-shaped Baha'i temple, one of Delhi's most-visited modern landmarks.
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)
Jaipur House, India Gate · Modern art
Delhi's flagship modern-art museum, a fixture of the city's cultural calendar.
Qutub Minar
Mehrauli · UNESCO site
12th-century minaret and UNESCO World Heritage monument; recommended within your first month in the city.
Qutub Minar (Qutub Complex)
Mehrauli · UNESCO site
12th-century minaret and one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — worth visiting in your first month.
Red Fort
Old Delhi · UNESCO site
17th-century Mughal fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the three must-see monuments for new arrivals.

Drivers1 entry

IKAN Chauffeured Car Service
Citywide · Expat transport
Recommended over self-driving given Delhi traffic; IKAN provides well-maintained cars with English-speaking drivers familiar with Delhi routes and can arrange car leases.

Utilities5 entries

BSES Rajdhani
South Delhi · Electricity provider
The main electricity provider for South Delhi — set up auto-pay immediately on arrival (bsesdelhi.com).
BSES Rajdhani Power
South & West Delhi · Electricity
Electricity distribution utility for south and west Delhi (bsesdelhi.com), used to set up your home power connection.
FRRO Delhi
Online · Foreigner registration
Delhi's regional Foreigners Registration office and primary national hub; registration is handled via indianfrro.gov.in, coordinated by your employer and IKAN.
Tata Power-DDL
North/Central Delhi · Electricity provider
The electricity provider for north and central Delhi — set up auto-pay on arrival (tatapower-ddl.com).
Urban Company
City-wide · Home services
App for home services — cleaning, pest control, salon and plumbing — useful for setting up a new household.

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