Saket (Delhi)
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Saket is an affluent area located in the south of Delhi, the commercial capital of India. The neighborhood is named after the city of Ayodhya, an ancient religiously significant city in Uttar Pradesh. The name Saket in Sanskrit means a place that is close to the heavens.
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[edit] Entertainment
[edit] Restaurants
The PVR Complex has a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and fast-food joints. These include McDonalds, Ruby Tuesday, Barista Coffee, Subway (restaurant), Pizza Hut and many others. The complex also has several trendy pubs/bars, like T'zers, Voda, 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.
[edit] Movie Theater
Saket is home to the PVR (Priya Village Roadshow) 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).
[edit] Other Entertainment
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.
[edit] Points of Interest
[edit] Schools
- "Gyan Bharti School"
- Amity International
- Apeejay School
- Birla Vidya Niketan
- New Green Fields Public School
- Red Roses
- Delhi Public School International
- Several other Government Schools
The majority of these schools are fairly well-known and of high quality in the city of Delhi.
[edit] Hotels
The Maurya Sheraton Group owns a five star hotel called The 'Marriot' in the area.
[edit] Medical Facilities
The medical facilities of Saket include Max Devki: Devi Heart and Vascular Institute and the G.M. Modi Hospital.
[edit] Getting There and Orientation
The easiest way to get to Saket is to take any of the following buses: 427, 500, 501, 512, 532, 680 and the Bahri Mudrika (Outer Ring Road).
Saket is close to Mehrauli (where Qutub Minar, the largest brick minaret in the world, can be found), Malviya Nagar, Madan Giri, Khanpur, Gitanjali Enclave, and Sainik Farms.
[edit] 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 are being planned or are under construction in the 'Press Enclave' section of Saket. It is named after the most recognisable enclave in Saket, where many journalists from media organizations around the country and the world stay during their time in Delhi. Another route to get to Saket will also open up by 2010 when the Metro will pass through on its way from Central Delhi towards Gurgaon.
