New Chandigarh is the new prime urban town being built in the vicinity of Chandigarh. As Chandigarh's satellite city akin to Mohali and Panchkula, New Chandigarh is being developed as Chandigarh's extension and reduce the load on Chandigarh main city and being developed as a self-sustaining, medium density area to ensure quality living while preserving the natural environment. It lies on south of the Shivalik range and is bounded by Chandigarh and Mohali and is also near to the industrial town of Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. It has excellent connectivity through the existing MDR-B which runs through Chandigarh between New Chandigarh and Panchkula and MDR-C, which starts at New Chandigarh and runs westwards to Kurali and further westwards towards Sirhind. Developed by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), It is evolving into a premier real estate hub.
The city follows an eco-friendly master plan that incorporates abundant green spaces, sustainable infrastructure, and a modern urban design. Key upcoming projects like MediCity and Education City are accelerating development, further promoting its status as a promising real estate investment hub.
Development Plans: With the construction of the GMADA expressway, New Chandigarh is easily accessible from Baddi and Anandpur Sahib. Quality living environment is created with a good distribution of green spaces with the residential areas. A sizable piece of contiguous land has been set aside as a sports and recreation zone. An International Sports Stadium is already operational there and has hosted international matches including IPL cricket matches. There are proposals for Horse Riding Grounds and Golf Courses among others.
Intra-urban migration is the main catalyst in the population growth for New Chandigarh. Approximately 27% of the area is dedicated for residential use. The main private developers in the area are DLF, Omaxe, Altus Space Builders and Innovative Housing Infrastructure Private Limited.
The Medicity (Health Zone) and the Education City (Knowledge Zone) are situated at the opposite ends of the fringe of New Chandigarh to yield a better environment by segregating the traffic movement and providing a balanced distribution of jobs and housing. An additional pocket has been earmarked for Education Zone for setting up of independent institutions to cater to the local needs of the residential areas.
Omaxe International Trade Tower, a major corporate campus in the area offering office, hotel, restaurants.fast food etc is barely 2 km away
Eco City: The plotted residential development under GMADA, Ecocity is the Ultra modern Township at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Quite synonymous to its name, it is surrounded by lush green areas. Ecocity 1 is developed on an area of 400 acres and Ecocity 2 is being developed on around 450 acres of land.
New Chandigarh is a premium residential area, primarily offering ample ready 2-3-4-5 BHK apartments by city-based developers as well as International brands. Its also becoming a premium rental hub because of its easy connectivity to the key employment zones of the city
Medicity: A total area of 350 acres has been marked for the Health Zone. 50 acres of land has been allotted for the development of the Tata Cancer Hospital. The city now boasts of Strong medical infrastructure thanks to hospitals, such as Eco City Apollo, New Chandigarh, and Homi Bhabha Cancer
Education City: The Education City has been proposed on an area of about 1700 acres to develop New Chandigarh as the learning destination with schools, colleges and universities offering world class education, along with opportunities for establishment of a Film City within this zone. Reputed international universities and institutes in the area of computer science and engineering branches, tourism and hospitality, hospital administration, multimedia, pharmaceuticals, media and mass communication have shown interest to set up their campuses in the proposed Education City.
https://gmada.gov.in/sites/default/files/new_chandigarh_plan.pdf
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New Chandigarh, located close to Mullanpur, is built to maximise functionality. Eco City, an ultra-modern township in the area, offers a blend of greenery and well-built residential infrastructure. Along with its thoughtful planning and development, this is an opportune moment to invest in New Chandigarh for a host of other reasons as well.
New Chandigarh boasts a diverse range of residential properties, including apartments, plots, independent floors, villas, and farmhouses. Apart from GMADA’s Eco City Project, private developers like Omaxe and ABS Townships are the best known in the vicinity and have delivered premium housing projects, including the ones listed below.
Omax The Lake: 2,3,4 BHK Apartment: Rs 53 Lac - Rs 96 Lac
The Address : 2–3 BHK apartment : Rs 59.5 lakh – Rs 1.55 crore
Omaxe Celestia Royal Premier : 3–4 BHK independent floor : Rs 1.14 crore – Rs 1.99 crore
The Tiara : 4 BHK apartment : Rs 4.16 crore – Rs 8.16 crore
Omaxe Gardenia Floors: 3 BHK independent floor: Rs 72.99 lakh – Rs 1.67 crore
Omaxe The Resort Chandigarh: 1–4 BHK apartment: Rs 63.07 lakh – Rs 2.36 crore
Florence Park: 2,3,4 BHK Apartment : Rs 54.97 Lac - Rs 1.17 Cr
Embassy Grand: 4bhk + servant apartment : Rs 2.8 Cr
New Chandigarh offers proximity to top-tier healthcare facilities, schools and educational institutes. Projects like MediCity and Education City are set to further enhance this social infrastructure. There are also several malls and retail outlets within a 30-minute drive.
Schools and colleges
Doon International School
Strawberry Fields High School
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Hospitals and healthcare centres
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital
New Chandigarh Hospital
PGI Chandigarh
Sohana Hospital
Malls and markets
Nexus Elante Mall
VR Punjab
Sector 17 Market
DLF City Centre Mall
Source: Secondary sources
New Chandigarh offers seamless travel through various modes:
Road: Kurali Chandigarh Road, Wevera Road, Airport Road and NH5 are the main thoroughfares in this area.
Rail: Chandigarh Railway Station is 18 kilometres away, via Kurali Chandigarh Road and Madhya Marg.
Air: The Chandigarh Airport, 29.5 kilometres away, takes about an hour’s drive to reach in usual traffic.
In addition to this, the Tricity Metro’s Phase 1 will introduce mass rapid transport connectivity to New Chandigarh and key areas nearby.
New Chandigarh’s proximity to commercial zones like Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park in Panchkula, and IT and industrial hubs in Mohali drives steady demand for residential and commercial properties, making it ideal for professionals and business owners seeking properties near employment hubs.
New Chandigarh has experienced consistent price appreciation driven by infrastructure development and increasing demand. Property values have surged by approximately 17 percent in the past year, with high-end residential projects delivering high returns. The table below highlights this trend.
Average price per sq ft
Rs 6,450
Price appreciation in the last three years
48.3%
Price appreciation in the last five years
69.7%
Source: 99acres
What's great here!
New Chandigarh is a premium residential area, primarily offering ample ready 3 BHK apartments by city-based developers
Kurali Chandigarh Road and Wevera Road are the key connectors of this locale
Omaxe International Trade Tower, a major corporate campus in the area, is barely 2 km away
Airport Road connects this locale to Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Industrial Area, which is about 16 km away
Chandigarh Junction Railway Station is at a distance of 17 km and reachable via NH-5 and Kurali Chandigarh Road
Pammi Di Hatti is a popular shopping hub within 3 km of this locale
A premium rental hub because of its easy connectivity to the key employment zones of the city
Strong medical infrastructure thanks to hospitals, such as Eco City Apollo, New Chandigarh, and Homi Bhabha Cancer
Guru Arjan Dev Public, Air Force School Mullanpur & Strawberry International are the reputed schools in New Chandigarh
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is approximately 24 km via Dakshin Marg
To summarise, New Chandigarh is a future-ready real estate hotspot with several large-scale infrastructure projects underway. With land rates rising by almost 76 percent and a steady influx of residential and commercial projects, the city offers high investment potential. As this area continues to expand, New Chandigarh is poised to become one of North India’s most sought-after real estate markets.