Rare Earth Montira at Nandi Hills: Plots, RERA and Status (October 2026)
At the base of Nandi Hills, in Chikkasagarahalli village of Chikkaballapur district, Rare Earth has laid out a gated plotted community called Montira. Karnataka RERA lists it as Rare Earth Montira; development work is largely finished. Here are its location, plot sizes, key dates and the checks worth making.
The Layout in Brief
Buyers at Montira purchase a villa plot and build their own house. The registered area is 57,212 sq m, equal to 14 acres plus 5.5 guntas, or roughly 14.1 acres. Of its 117 plots, one is commercial and 116 are residential.
A Marrakesh-style palm grove sets the theme, with 229 date palms lining the layout. Four parks cover close to 3 acres, just above one fifth of the site, and roads plus parks take up more than half. The plan also includes a clubhouse of 18,000 sq ft.
Getting There
Its address is Nandi Hobli's Chikkasagarahalli Village in Chikkaballapura Taluk and District, PIN 562103, across survey numbers 2 through 6. Nandi Hills is the local landmark, while Kempegowda International Airport is further south on the Devanahalli side.
From Bangalore, the drive follows NH 44 (Bellary Road) beyond the airport and Devanahalli before turning onto the road up to Nandi Hills. Being built in phases, the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) meets NH 44 here. Chikkaballapur town and Devanahalli hold the shops, schools and hospitals, so most errands need a car.
Plot Mix
Three standard sizes are offered, along with a big share of irregular plots. The 117 plots break down this way:
- 21 plots of 50 by 80 ft (15.24 m by 24.38 m), close to 4,000 sq ft each
- 18 plots of 40 by 60 ft (12.19 m by 18.29 m), close to 2,400 sq ft each
- 14 plots of 30 by 50 ft (9.14 m by 15.24 m), close to 1,500 sq ft each
- 63 irregular plots
- 1 commercial plot measuring 1,221 sq m
Irregular plots vary from roughly 940 sq ft up to roughly 4,100 sq ft. As they form over half the layout, the precise measurements of any chosen plot are important. The agreement's area should agree with the figure shown for that plot number on the sanctioned plan.
Who It Suits
Montira fits buyers looking for a weekend or retirement home among the hills to Bangalore's north, on a bigger plot than most city layouts allow. Long-term holders drawn to the airport side, and happy to be outside the city, also fit. Electronic City, Whitefield and the ORR are far away, so daily commuters to those hubs are better served nearer town. Building the house is a separate, second expense after the land.
Registration and Approvals
Its RERA registration, PRM/KA/RERA/1254/460/PR/160525/007750, dates from 16 May 2025 and names the project Rare Earth Montira. Its promoter is Chikkasagarahalli Rarecap, a partnership firm. Buyers sign the sale agreement with the landowners and this firm, so those names must tally with the title documents.
The layout plan carries the sanction of the Chikkaballapur Urban Development Authority, dated 29 November 2024. A project-name search on the state RERA portal confirms the number and shows the plot list and sanctioned plan.
Work Done So Far
Development began on 1 December 2024, with completion registered for 31 December 2027. The March 2026 quarterly update reported the layout as 94% complete. Parks, street lighting, drains and roads should look nearly finished on a visit today, the clubhouse being the key item to check.
Costs to Plan For
Rates depend on plot size, position and how near the parks and clubhouse are. Today's per-sq-ft rate and the unsold plots can be had from the developer. These are payable on top of the plot price:
- On a plot costing more than Rs. 45 Lakhs, 5% stamp duty (5.6% after cess and surcharge) and 2% registration
- Club membership, infrastructure and upkeep charges, if applicable
- Lawyer's fees, khata transfer and power and water connections
- A separate budget to build the house
Lenders finance approved plots, often requiring construction to start within a fixed time. For a fast estimate of the monthly payment on a plot loan, try the EMI calculator.
Due Diligence
District layouts call for the same care as city ones. Check the following:
- The plot number and dimensions against the registered plot list
- The parent deeds, the development authority's layout approval and the conversion order
- An EC covering the plot along with its parent survey numbers
- Release of the plot for sale and registration
- The water source, as supply is planned via the local panchayat
- Layout building rules on floors, setbacks and design guidelines
- The clubhouse opening date and the expected monthly maintenance
Anyone wanting to stay nearer the city can weigh Montira against layouts across North Bangalore. A site visit and a copy of the sanctioned layout plan are the next steps.
