DSR The Courtyard vs Nikhar Celio
Side-by-side comparison of price, possession, size, density, RERA registration, amenities and connectivity for two projects in Gunjur.
Quick answer
Both projects are in Gunjur, Bengaluru. Nikhar Celio has the lowest entry price, from ₹1.15 Cr, against DSR The Courtyard at ₹1.21 Cr. DSR The Courtyard is ready to move in, so it is the one to pick if you need a home now. Nikhar Celio sits on the largest site, at 4.09 acres. Nikhar Celio is the least dense, at about 81 homes per acre.
Key specs side by side
| Feature | DSR The Courtyard | Nikhar Celio |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | DSR Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd | Nikhar Estates |
| Location | Gunjur, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore | Gunjur, Varthur-Sarjapur |
| Starting price | Rs 1.21 Cr Onwards | ₹1.15 Cr OnwardsLowest |
| Configurations | 2 and 3 BHK Apartments | 2, 3 & 4 BHK Apartments |
| Unit sizes | 1,113–1,687 sq ft | 1,235–1,790 sq ft |
| Site area | 2.72 Acres | 4.09 AcresLargest |
| Homes | 252 Homes | 333 Homes, 2 Towers |
| Density | ~93 homes/acre | ~81 homes/acreLowest |
| Possession | Ready To Move In | December 2030 |
| Status | Ready To Move In | Under Construction |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Project type | Gated Community | Gated Community |
| RERA | PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/280324/006759 | PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/280426/008605 |
| Payment plan | — | Construction Linked Plan |
| Amenities listed | 13 | 53 |
Prices are base prices from each project's latest price list; GST, registration and other charges are extra. Density is homes per acre of site area.
Which should you choose?
Choose DSR The Courtyard if…
- you want to move in soonest
- you are looking for 2 and 3 BHK Apartments
Choose Nikhar Celio if…
- you want the lowest entry price
- you prefer a less crowded community
- you want the biggest site and open space
Price list comparison
DSR The Courtyard
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 BHK | 1,113 - 1,298 Sq.Ft. | Rs 1.21 Cr Onwards |
| 3 BHK | 1,546 - 1,687 Sq.Ft. | Rs 1.67 Cr Onwards |
Nikhar Celio
| Unit | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 BHK Tower A | 1,235 Sq.Ft. | ₹1.15 Cr Onwards |
| 3 BHK Compact Tower A | 1,430 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| 3 BHK Tower A | 1,440 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| 3 BHK Premium Tower B | 1,770 - 1,790 Sq.Ft. | On Request |
| 4 BHK Penthouse Tower A | 1,786 Sq.Ft. carpet | On Request |
Amenities compared
| Amenity | DSR The Courtyard | Nikhar Celio |
|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming Pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amphitheatre | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security Cabin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event Lawn | ✓ | — |
| Central Plaza | ✓ | — |
| Informal Seating Plaza | ✓ | — |
| Cricket Practice Area | ✓ | — |
| Soccer Lawn | ✓ | — |
| Kids Play Area | ✓ | — |
| Landscaped Sitting Areas | ✓ | — |
| Gated Entry and Exit | ✓ | — |
| Two Car Parks Per Home | ✓ | — |
| Kids Pool | — | ✓ |
| Poolside Party Lawn | — | ✓ |
| Community Hall | — | ✓ |
| Indoor Sports Hall | — | ✓ |
| Outdoor Sports Facility | — | ✓ |
| Gymnasium | — | ✓ |
| Outdoor Gymnasium | — | ✓ |
| Tennis Court | — | ✓ |
| Half Basketball Court | — | ✓ |
| Volleyball Court | — | ✓ |
| Net Cricket Pitch | — | ✓ |
| Skating Rink | — | ✓ |
| Meditation & Yoga Zone | — | ✓ |
| Acupressure Park | — | ✓ |
| Senior Citizen Park | — | ✓ |
| Children’s Play Area | — | ✓ |
| Pet Park | — | ✓ |
Showing the 30 most common of 62 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.
Location and connectivity
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Pros and cons
DSR The Courtyard
Pros
- The community is finished and handover has started, so there is no construction risk, no completion date to wait out and nothing to take on trust – what a buyer inspects is the building itself.
- The price is confirmed from two directions. The 1,113 sq ft two-bedroom at Rs 1.21 crore and the 1,546 sq ft three-bedroom at Rs 1.67 crore both work back to about Rs 10,840 per sq ft, and a rate that agrees across two configurations to within seventy rupees is a rate a buyer can rely on.
- At about Rs 10,840 per sq ft this is cheaper than DSR’s own under-construction tower project 4.9 km away, and materially below the Rs 13,500 that comparable new stock commands in north and east Bengaluru.
- Two car parks per home is unusual at this size and price, and it is the kind of provision that becomes valuable the moment a household owns a second vehicle.
Cons
- About eighteen homes share each residential level. Across 252 homes and fourteen floors that is the fullest floor plate we have measured on any project on this site – roughly double the nine per floor at a Hyderabad tower we reviewed and three times the six per floor at communities that market themselves on privacy. Eighteen doors to a corridor changes lift waiting, noise and how private a home feels, and it is the single most consequential number here.
- 252 homes on 2.72 acres works out to about 93 to the acre, leaving roughly 470 sq ft of land behind each apartment. That sits at the dense end of everything we have measured.
- 2.72 acres is a small parcel for a community of this size. Concentrating the amenities into one courtyard is the right response, but it also means there is one of everything – one pool, one lawn, one plaza – shared by 252 households.
- The configuration range is narrow. Two and three bedroom only, from 1,113 to 1,687 sq ft, so a growing family has nowhere to move up to inside the community.
Nikhar Celio
Pros
- Corridor positioning: midway between the Whitefield IT cluster and the Sarjapur Road tech belt.
- Low-density product: 333 homes across 4.1 acres, well below typical Bengaluru tower density.
- 82% of the site committed to landscape, podium and amenity zones.
- K-RERA approved with registration valid until 31 December 2030.
Cons
- Developer scale: Nikhar Estates is regional, not a multi-decade national brand.
- Corridor traffic: Gunjur Junction and Varthur Kodi choke during peak hours.
- Nearest metro at Whitefield Kadugodi is ~7 km away – not walkable.
- Possession late 2030 means a long rent-and-EMI overlap window.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, DSR The Courtyard or Nikhar Celio?
Nikhar Celio is cheaper to get into. DSR The Courtyard starts at ₹1.21 Cr; Nikhar Celio starts at ₹1.15 Cr. Taxes, registration and other charges are extra.
Which project will be ready first?
RERA possession dates: DSR The Courtyard: Ready To Move In; Nikhar Celio: December 2030.
Which project is bigger?
Nikhar Celio has the largest site. DSR The Courtyard: 2.72 Acres, 252 Homes; Nikhar Celio: 4.09 Acres, 333 Homes, 2 Towers.
Are DSR The Courtyard and Nikhar Celio RERA registered?
DSR The Courtyard is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/280324/006759. Nikhar Celio is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/280426/008605.
Who are the developers?
DSR The Courtyard is by DSR Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd; Nikhar Celio is by Nikhar Estates.
Which project has more amenities?
Nikhar Celio lists the most. DSR The Courtyard lists 13 amenities; Nikhar Celio lists 53 amenities.
What configurations do they offer?
DSR The Courtyard offers 2 and 3 BHK Apartments; Nikhar Celio offers 2, 3 & 4 BHK Apartments.
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