Niho Krishna Vihar, Jodhpur

Grand Gateway. Central Square. Self-Sustaining City.

Client
Niho Construction Ltd.

Location
Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Site Area
192 Acres

Status
Duration : 5 Years
Niho Krishna Vihar, Jodhpur
A Sustainable Oasis in the Arid Landscape
Spanning 192 acres in the historic city of Jodhpur, Niho City is not merely a township—it is a visionary act of urbanism. Designed as a self-sustaining ecosystem, this large-scale development balances high-density residential needs with expansive public infrastructure, creating a community where every necessity of life lies within walking distance.


This is not a development dropped onto the desert. It is a response to the land—a demonstration that even in Rajasthan's most challenging climate, sustainability and grandeur can coexist.

The "Water-First" Infrastructure Strategy
In the arid landscape of Jodhpur, water is not a utility. It is the currency of survival. Niho City was designed with this truth at its core.
• Extensive Rainwater Harvesting: Across the entire 192-acre site, advanced harvesting techniques are deployed to capture every drop of seasonal rainfall. This is not a token system. It is engineered to recharge the local groundwater table and sustain the township's lush green belts throughout the dry season—when the rest of the region turns brown.
• Climate-Responsive Greenery: The central public square and arterial green corridors are designed not as decoration, but as thermal buffers. Strategic shading. Natural evaporation. A conscious effort to reduce ambient temperature and make outdoor life possible even in peak summer. Here, water is collected, stored, and respected. And the landscape responds in kind.

Architectural Identity & Scale: Diversity Within Unity
Niho City offers a diverse range of residential typologies, ensuring a vibrant, multi-generational community:
• Residential Plotting: Options range from 200 sq. yds to 500 sq. yds—catering to various family sizes, income segments, and aspirations. The township does not segregate. It integrates.
• Built-Up Villas: For those seeking ready-to-live homes, a curated selection of villas offers immediate occupancy without compromising on design. This typological variety ensures that Niho City is not a gated enclave for the few. It is a township for the many—diverse, inclusive, alive.

The Grand Entry: A Gateway to a New Way of Living
The journey into Niho City begins with a monumental, contemporary gateway—a structure that does not simply mark an entrance but sets the tone for the urban experience within. It is modern. It is confident. It announces that this is not the Jodhpur of the past. It is Jodhpur's future.

Central Social Core: The Heart of the Township
At the center of Niho City lies its social and cultural anchor: a massive circular Central Public Square. Features include:
• A multi-tiered fountain that becomes both visual landmark and cooling element.
• Tiered amphitheater-style seating—a place for gatherings, performances, festivals, and the quiet business of community life.
This is not a park at the edge. It is the beating heart of the township—a space that invites people to gather, to celebrate, to simply be together.

Holistic Master Planning: Everything Within Reach
Niho City is designed as a complete urban ecosystem. Within its 192 acres, dedicated zones are allocated for:
• Healthcare Facilities — ensuring residents never travel far for medical care.
• Educational Institutions — schools that serve the community, within the community.
• Commercial Centers — retail, services, and daily needs, integrated into the fabric.
The result is a township where the car is optional and the neighborhood is complete.
The Unifying Idea
Niho City is proof that sustainability need not be a compromise. On 192 acres of arid Jodhpur land, we designed a system that harvests water, cools the air, and sustains green through the driest months. We created a gateway that announces arrival. A central square that anchors community. And a spectrum of homes—from 200 to 500 sq. yds—that ensures diversity is not an afterthought, but the organizing principle.
This is not just a township. It is a model for how the desert city might grow next.

“The central square is the heart of Niho City. Multi-tiered fountain. Amphitheatre seating. A place for festivals, for quiet evenings, for the simple act of gathering. In a city of 192 acres, every community needs a centre. This one has it.”

- SANDEEP R TANDON