Gurugram guide

For families moving within India2026 edition

GurugramWhere the Fortune 500 builds its India headquarters

Gurugram for a family moving from another Indian city: the DLF phases and the gated societies, the schools, and a short ride to Cyber City by car or Rapid Metro.

Moving from abroad? Read the guide for international moves

DLF Epitome tower and the expressway from the Rapid Metro, DLF Phase 3, Gurugram
DLF Epitome tower and the expressway from the Rapid Metro, DLF Phase 3, GurugramPhoto: Sahil Dhiman, CC BY-SA 4.0

What families ask first

Rent a month ₹65k to 1.5L 3BHK in a gated society, depending on the area Housing School fees a year ₹1.2L to 2.5L DPS Sushant Lok Schools A typical commute 10 to 15 min DLF Phase 2 → Cyber City, By car or Rapid Metro Neighbourhoods Security deposit 2 to 3 months Two to three months' rent is standard practice Housing

Indicative figures from this guide. Your IKAN consultant confirms the exact numbers before you act on them.

In this guide

7 short chapters

Read them in order, or go straight to the one you need.

  1. 01The cityCity Overview, Culture & Heritage, Climate6 min read
  2. 02ArrivingCompare Cities, Settling In, Domestic Flights6 min read
  3. 03Where to liveNeighbourhoods, Housing Market, The IKAN Method10 min read
  4. 04Schools and healthSchools, Healthcare4 min read
  5. 05Getting aroundTransport & Metro, Apps & Digital Life4 min read
  6. 06Everyday lifeDining & Social Life, Local Language Guide, Weekend Escapes8 min read
  7. 07Before you goAt a glance, Watch Out, Common Questions, IKAN India Essentials6 min read

Where families live

6 neighbourhoods, on one map

The number on each pin is the number in the list. Rents and commutes are this guide's own figures.

The map of Gurugram loads here.

  1. DLF Phase 1Independent Villas & Builder Floors ₹65k to 1.5L a month
  2. DLF Phase 2 & 3Apartment Communities ₹70k to 1.5L a month10 to 15 min to Cyber City
  3. DLF Phase 4Premium Golf Course Corridor ₹65k to 2.75L a month15 to 25 min to Cyber City
  4. Dwarka ExpresswayAffordable Emerging Corridor ₹25k to 1.5L a month
  5. Sectors 53-55Integrated Township ₹45k to 1.8L a month
  6. Golf Course Extension RoadValue & Space ₹50k to 2.5L a month30 to 45 min to Cyber City

Open Where to live

Gurugram in pictures

The city in twelve frames

The atrium of Ambience Mall, Gurugram
The atrium of Ambience Mall, GurugramPhoto: Manjeet SIngh, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pataudi Palace heritage resort near Manesar
Pataudi Palace heritage resort near ManesarPhoto: Ajay Goyal, CC BY 2.0Everyday life
Damdama Lake
Damdama LakePhoto: Ekabhishek, CC BY-SA 3.0Everyday life
A nilgai in the woods at Sultanpur National Park
A nilgai in the woods at Sultanpur National ParkPhoto: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Jaipur Amber Fort
Jaipur Amber FortPhoto: FLASHPACKER TRAVELGUIDE, CC BY-SA 2.0Everyday life
A Rapid Metro train arriving at a station, Gurugram
A Rapid Metro train arriving at a station, GurugramPhoto: Ajaydeshwal1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
Morning yoga on the lawn at MatriKiran School, Gurugram
Morning yoga on the lawn at MatriKiran School, GurugramPhoto: Nidhiktaparia, CC BY-SA 4.0
DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram
DLF Cyber Hub, GurugramPhoto: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Taj Mahal
Taj MahalPhoto: www.viajar24h.com, CC BY 2.0Everyday life
The senior wing of The HDFC School, Gurugram
The senior wing of The HDFC School, GurugramPhoto: TheHDFCSchool, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cyber City Gurgaon night
Cyber City Gurgaon nightPhoto: Ali Rizvi, CC BY-SA 3.0The city
Shimla
ShimlaPhoto: Rigourfigure, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life

The weather, drawn

A year in Gurugram

Each month as this guide describes it. Read the seasons in full

  1. 7 to 20°JanCold + Polluted
  2. 10 to 24°FebCool
  3. 14 to 30°MarIdeal
  4. 20 to 37°AprHot
  5. 25 to 41°MayHot
  6. 27 to 39°JunVery Hot
  7. 27 to 36°JulMonsoon
  8. 26 to 34°AugMonsoon
  9. 24 to 34°SepHumid
  10. 18 to 32°OctIdeal then Polluted
  11. 12 to 28°NovCool + Polluted
  12. 8 to 23°DecCold + Polluted
ColdBest monthsHotMonsoonWarmBest months in Gurugram: Mar, Oct

What a month costs

Add up a month

A 3 BHK Gated Apartment, plus monthly groceries and full-time chauffeur, from this guide's own figures.

₹1L to 2.1L a month

Pick your own home and school

IKAN in Gurugram

We find your home in Gurugram and sort out the school waitlists.
We also hire your driver and handle the water tankers.

Gurugram, the Millennium City, is easier when the right people are already in place, from your first Cyber Hub dinner to the keys of a Golf Course Road apartment. IKAN's team is on the ground here. We handle RWA introductions, school waitlists, driver hires and the water-tanker arrangements nobody warns you about, all before you land.

Already moving with IKAN?

Your homes, dates and papers are in i-Navigate, IKAN's app for families. It opens with the email address your IKAN consultant has for you, then sends you a six digit code.

Open your move Not moving with IKAN yet? Write to relo@ikan.com and a consultant will reply.

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