Where Is Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway?
The Yamuna Expressway is a 165-km, six-lane access-controlled highway that runs from Greater Noida in the north to Agra in the south, passing through Gautam Buddh Nagar and Mathura districts of Uttar Pradesh. Sector 22D falls within the designated zones along this expressway in Gautam Buddh Nagar — the district that also encompasses Greater Noida and Noida.
To understand why Sector 22D matters, you need to understand the expressway's geography. The Yamuna Expressway begins at its northern terminus near the Pari Chowk interchange in Greater Noida, where it connects with the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway. From there, it runs south-east toward Mathura and Agra, with Jewar — the location of Noida International Airport — sitting roughly midway along its northern stretch. Sector 22D is positioned on this corridor at a distance of approximately 15–16 km from the airport (per the developer).
This places Sector 22D in what urban planners often call an "airport value zone" — the radius around a new international airport where land use is transitioning from agricultural or low-density residential to premium planned development. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has been the planning body governing land use along this corridor, and large parcels have been allocated for group housing, townships, logistics and commercial development in recent years.
The sector itself is a planned residential zone — not an organic neighbourhood that evolved over decades, but a plotted master plan with defined road networks, utilities corridors and building envelopes. Gaurs acquired land here and developed Gaur Chrysalis as an earlier project; Gaur Plume occupies the next parcel on the same sector, carrying that address recognition forward.
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The Noida International Airport Effect: What June 2026 Changes
Noida International Airport at Jewar is among the most consequential infrastructure projects in North India in the current decade. Built on approximately 1,334 hectares of land in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, it is operated by Zurich Airport International AG — the Swiss airport operator that also manages Zurich Airport, one of Europe's best-ranked aviation hubs. Phase 1 capacity is planned at approximately 12 million passengers per annum, with full build-out capacity of approximately 70 million passengers per annum across all phases.
The airport milestone that changes the calculus for this corridor is this: commercial passenger flights began in June 2026. An airport shifts from a promise to a physical fact the moment the first commercial aircraft touches down. For buyers who have been watching the Yamuna Expressway corridor, June 2026 is the inflection point — the airport is no longer speculative, it is operational.
For Sector 22D specifically, the airport is accessible via the expressway at approximately 15–16 km (per the developer). These are expressway kilometres on a controlled-access highway — not city-road kilometres. The expressway's speed and the absence of traffic signals on the mainline make this distance meaningful in a way that equivalent city-road distances are not.
It is important to be precise about what the airport brings and what it does not immediately bring. An operational Phase 1 airport at 12 million pax capacity creates direct employment in aviation, hospitality, logistics and allied sectors. It creates demand for workforce housing, serviced residences and investor-grade residential properties along its access corridor. But the full ecosystem of commercial districts, international schools, medical facilities and retail that typically grows around a mature airport hub takes years to develop. Buyers evaluating this corridor in 2026 are buying into an early phase of that build-out — which carries both the opportunity of early entry and the reality of a corridor still developing its social infrastructure.
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Gaur Chrysalis to Gaur Plume: The Developer's Sector 22D Legacy
Gaurs (Gaursons) is a Delhi-NCR developer with a legacy of 30+ years (per developer). The group is known for large-format integrated housing projects across NCR, and has been active on the Yamuna Expressway corridor for a significant period. Their earlier project on Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway is Gaur Chrysalis (Phase 1, RERA UPRERAPRJ622344/11/2025, launched 4 November 2025) — RERA-registered, and sold out as of July 2026, establishing Gaurs' active, executing presence on this precise address.
This matters for a few reasons, though a different set than a completed track record would suggest. First, Gaur Chrysalis selling out completely — a public price list that moved from roughly ₹8,000/sq.ft at launch to ₹11,000/sq.ft before the last unit sold — is itself a signal of strong buyer demand for this specific address. Second, it means the Gaurs team has already navigated the regulatory landscape, the YEIDA approvals process, and the RERA registration process for this precise location. Third, Gaur Chrysalis is still under construction, with possession targeted for October 2030 (reported; verify on up-rera.in) — so this is an active-execution track record on this address, not yet a delivered one; there is no existing resident community at Gaur Chrysalis yet, and it is no longer taking bookings. Phase 1 sold out — the next phase in the same family is Gaur Chrysalis 2.0 (Codename Plume), refundable EOI via our desk.
Gaur Plume — Codename Plume — is the next chapter. It occupies approximately 11.8 acres with 8 towers planned for Phase 2. The project is now RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris — UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026, registered July 2026.
The project's architect roster reflects the developer's ambition for this launch. Hafeez Contractor (AHC) is the project architect — one of India's most prominent architectural practices, known for large residential towers across Mumbai and NCR. Landscape design is by Clint Owen / Site Concepts International, whose work is characterised by structured horticultural design within large-footprint developments. Architecture and interiors are by Mona Arora / Studio Designscape. The combination of these three practices signals a project positioned at the upper end of the Yamuna Expressway residential market.
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Gaurs also has a separate, newer launch worth knowing about on this same corridor, for buyers whose budget or household size fits a smaller format better: Gaurs Studio Bento — studio apartments (approx. 650–675 sq ft) at Gaur Yamuna City, Sector 19, Exit 2C. It's a different sector and a different product from Gaur Plume's 3 BHK residences — Bento remains pre-RERA, refundable EOI only at this stage, unlike Gaur Plume which is now RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris.
What the Project Offers: The Details
Gaur Plume at Sector 22D is a residential development with a defined set of specifications, all of which are indicative and subject to final sanctioned plans.
Land and Scale
The project occupies approximately 11.8 acres, with 8 towers in Phase 2. Within the overall footprint, the developer has indicated approximately 8 acres of landscaped greens — meaning the majority of the land area is not built over, but is open, planted and available for resident use. On a project of this footprint in Gautam Buddh Nagar, this green-to-built ratio is meaningful: it produces the sense of low density and openness that high-rise residential buyers have increasingly come to expect from premium NCR launches.
Residences: 3 BHK only, two sizes
Gaur Plume offers 3 BHK only, in two sizes: approximately 1,550 sq ft (approx.) and approximately 1,950 sq ft (approx.). There is no 4 BHK configuration. Both are saleable area figures — indicative, subject to final sanctioned plans and the RERA carpet-area definition, which will govern the actual usable area stated in the agreement.
A 3 BHK at ~1,550 sq ft on the Yamuna Expressway provides meaningful room sizes by Delhi-NCR standards: three bedrooms with workable dimensions, a living-dining space large enough for family use, and the built-in expectation of a utility or servant's room that the Indian 3 BHK typology typically includes. The larger 3 BHK size, at ~1,950 sq ft, steps up to suit larger families or buyers who want extra room.
The Clubhouse: 85,000 Sq Ft, Peacock-Inspired
The project's centrepiece amenity is a peacock-inspired, 4-level clubhouse of approximately 85,000 sq ft (per brochure) — one of the larger clubhouse footprints among current Yamuna Expressway launches. The peacock is a recurring design motif in the project, referencing both the national bird and the iridescent colour palette the developer has applied to the project's visual identity.
The clubhouse anchors a set of 75+ amenities (per brochure) across distinct lifestyle zones: fitness, aquatics, kids, leisure, social and wellness. The full amenity specification is per the developer's brochure and is conceptual at this stage; final specifications are governed by the Agreement for Sale.
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Payment Structure
Gaur Plume is offered on a 20:5 construction-linked plan — meaning buyers pay 20% on allotment and the balance in 5% tranches linked to construction milestones. This is a standard YEIDA-corridor payment structure that ties the buyer's outflows to physical construction progress on site, rather than a subvention or time-linked plan.
The Pre-Launch Price Window: What ₹8,499/sq.ft* Means in Context
Gaur Plume's indicative pre-launch BSP is ₹8,499/sq.ft*. On a 3 BHK at approximately 1,550 sq ft, the indicative all-in BSP works out to approximately ₹1.36 Cr*. The developer's indicated launch price is ₹12,000/sq.ft* — a step-up of approximately 41% from the pre-launch offer.
It is important to state clearly what these numbers represent and what they do not. The current BSP is the base sale price per square foot; the total cost of acquisition includes statutory charges, preferential location charges, car parking, maintenance deposits, GST and other items that will be detailed in the cost sheet. The difference between current BSP and launch BSP represents the developer's stated intention, not a guaranteed price movement. The current offer is indicative, subject to change without notice, and T&C apply. Gaur Plume is now RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris (UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026), and the registered Agreement for Sale will govern all formal bookings.
For buyers trying to contextualise these numbers: the Yamuna Expressway corridor in comparable projects has been trading at varying price points across different launch phases. The pre-launch price point for Gaur Plume is set at a discount to the planned launch price, which is the standard mechanism for rewarding early-stage enquirers with priority pricing before formal launch.
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Why Sector 22D in 2026: The Case for This Address
The case for Sector 22D in mid-2026 rests on a convergence of factors that have progressively de-risked what was, five years ago, a purely speculative corridor bet:
The airport is now operational. Commercial passenger flights to Noida International Airport began June 2026. The single largest demand driver for the Yamuna Expressway corridor has crossed from aspiration to fact. Phase 1 capacity of approximately 12 million passengers per annum, operated by Zurich Airport International AG, means the airport enters service with credible operator backing and a long-term concession commitment.
Gaurs is already executing on this sector. Gaur Chrysalis is RERA-registered and sold out as of July 2026 — the developer's first Sector 22D phase found enough buyers to close out its entire inventory. That is not a marketing claim about a distant township elsewhere in NCR — it is an active, under-construction project on Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway specifically, with possession targeted for October 2030. The developer has already navigated the local regulatory, YEIDA approvals and RERA registration process for this precise address, though possession here hasn't happened yet. Phase 1 sold out — the next phase in the same family is Gaur Chrysalis 2.0 (Codename Plume), refundable EOI via our desk.
The expressway itself is complete infrastructure. Unlike metro extensions or ring-road projects that may exist only on paper, the Yamuna Expressway is in operation and has been for years. Access from this sector to central Noida, Greater Noida and the Delhi border via Kalindi Kunj is a live reality, not a future promise.
The architect roster signals premium positioning. Hafeez Contractor as project architect, Clint Owen for landscape and Mona Arora for interiors represent a level of design investment that positions Gaur Plume at the upper end of what the Yamuna Expressway has seen to date.
The honest counterpoint: Sector 22D's social infrastructure is still building out. Established hospitals, international schools and retail anchors that give a mature address its livability score are in various stages of development along the corridor. Buyers for whom immediate walkable amenity and a fully-formed neighbourhood are essential should factor this into their decision. Buyers who are acquiring for the medium-to-long term, who are comfortable with the corridor's growth trajectory, or who are looking at this as an airport-corridor address are in a different position.
This is not a recommendation to buy. It is an explanation of the address and the project for buyers who want to make an informed assessment. The RERA number — once issued and published — is the formal milestone at which the project moves from pre-launch expression of interest to regulated booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaur Sector 22D on the Yamuna Expressway?
Sector 22D is a residential zone along the Yamuna Expressway in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It sits on the 165-km expressway corridor that connects Greater Noida with Agra, and has become one of the most closely-watched addresses in Delhi-NCR owing to its proximity to Noida International Airport at Jewar — approximately 15–16 km via the Yamuna Expressway (per developer; commercial flights began June 2026). Gaur Plume (Codename Plume) by Gaursons is the current RERA-registered (Gaur Alaris, UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026) development at this address, following their earlier Sector 22D project, Gaur Chrysalis, which is RERA-registered and sold out as of July 2026. Gaur Plume is RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris (UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026).
How far is Sector 22D from central Noida and Delhi?
Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway lies in Gautam Buddh Nagar, south of the Greater Noida urban limit. It is accessible via the Yamuna Expressway from the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway interchange. Central Noida (Sector 18 / Film City areas) and Greater Noida (Knowledge Park, Pari Chowk) are reachable by road via the expressway network. Delhi is accessible via the Yamuna Expressway to DND Flyover or the Kalindi Kunj approach. Actual travel times are traffic-dependent and vary significantly by time of day; we do not represent specific drive durations. See the full connectivity guide →
What is Gaur Plume and why is it significant for Sector 22D?
Gaur Plume (Codename Plume) is a RERA-registered residential development (Gaur Alaris, UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026) by Gaurs (Gaursons) at Sector 22D on the Yamuna Expressway, Gautam Buddh Nagar. Spread across approximately 11.8 acres with 8 towers in Phase 2, it offers 3 BHK only, in two sizes — approximately 1,550 sq ft and 1,950 sq ft — residences, a peacock-inspired clubhouse of approximately 85,000 sq ft (per brochure) and approximately 8 acres of landscaped greens (per developer). Its significance for Sector 22D is twofold: Gaurs already launched Gaur Chrysalis on this sector (RERA-registered, sold out as of July 2026), and Gaur Plume continues that lineage with an upgraded architect roster — Hafeez Contractor (project), Clint Owen / Site Concepts International (landscape), and Mona Arora / Studio Designscape (architecture & interiors). Gaur Plume is now RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris (UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026).
Is Sector 22D on the Yamuna Expressway a good location to buy property?
Sector 22D sits on the Yamuna Expressway corridor at approximately 15–16 km from Noida International Airport (per developer; operational with commercial flights from June 2026). The corridor has established expressway connectivity to Greater Noida and Noida, a completed expressway with no traffic signals on the mainline, and a developer ecosystem that includes several sold-out projects. The corridor is also still building out its social infrastructure — established hospitals, international schools and anchored retail are in various stages of development. Whether Sector 22D is the right address depends on a buyer's use-case, timeline, risk appetite and independent due diligence. This site is an independent information resource; nothing here constitutes investment advice. Register interest to discuss your specific requirements →
What is the pre-launch price of Gaur Plume, Sector 22D?
The current indicative BSP for Gaur Plume is ₹8,499/sq.ft*, with 3 BHK residences starting from approximately ₹1.32 Cr* (based on ~1,550 sq ft, approx.). The developer has indicated a launch price of ₹12,000/sq.ft*. *These are indicative current offers, subject to change without notice; T&C apply. Gaur Plume is now RERA-registered as Gaur Alaris (UPRERAPRJ950965/07/2026). The total acquisition cost includes statutory charges, preferential location charges, car parking, GST and other items detailed in the cost sheet, which is shared with registered enquirers on request. We are a UP-RERA-registered agent (UPRERAAGT000309/01/2026); buyers pay no brokerage to us. See the price breakdown page →
Is Sector 22D the same as Sector 22-D / 22 D Yamuna Expressway?
Yes — Sector 22D, Sector 22-D and 22 D Yamuna Expressway all refer to the same YEIDA-planned sector; the hyphen and spacing are just formatting variants used interchangeably across listings, brochures and news coverage. It is a separate sector from Noida's own Sector 22, which sits within Noida city, not on the Yamuna Expressway corridor — don't confuse the two when researching this address.