Montira Plots by Rare Earth near Nandi Hills: A Buyer's Guide (October 2026)
Plots under Nandi Hills draw buyers who want space and quiet within reach of Bangalore. Montira, a gated villa-plot project by Rare Earth at Chikkasagarahalli in Chikkaballapur district, is named Rare Earth Montira on the RERA register. With development nearly complete, this guide covers the site, plots, dates and due diligence.
Site and Surroundings
The project covers survey numbers 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 of Chikkasagarahalli Village, Chikkaballapura Taluk and District (Nandi Hobli), 562103. The best-known landmark nearby is Nandi Hills, and Kempegowda International Airport, towards Devanahalli, is south of the site.
From the city, drivers take Bellary Road (NH 44), passing first the airport and then Devanahalli, before the road to the hills. The under-construction Satellite Town Ring Road, coming up in stages, cuts across NH 44 nearby. Groceries, schooling and medical care mean a car trip to Devanahalli or Chikkaballapur town.
Size of the Layout
Montira is a villa-plot project: the owner buys land and puts up a house later. Its registered extent of 57,212 sq m works out to 14 acres with 5.5 guntas, about 14.1 acres in all. There are 117 plots, of which 116 are for homes and one for commercial use.
The planning borrows from a Marrakesh palm grove, and 229 date palms have been planted across the site. Four parks add up to about 3 acres, somewhat more than 20% of the land. Together, roads and parks claim over half the layout, and plans include a clubhouse spread over 18,000 sq ft.
Plot Sizes Explained
Standard sizes come in three dimensions, with irregular plots making up the majority:
- 21 plots near 4,000 sq ft, 50 ft x 80 ft or 15.24 m x 24.38 m
- 18 plots near 2,400 sq ft, 40 ft x 60 ft or 12.19 m x 18.29 m
- 14 plots near 1,500 sq ft, 30 ft x 50 ft or 9.14 m x 15.24 m
- 63 plots of varying, irregular shape
- One plot for commercial use, measuring 1,221 sq m
Roughly 940 sq ft is the smallest irregular plot and 4,100 sq ft the largest. Because more than half the plots are irregular, the exact shape of the selected plot deserves attention. The agreement's area must match what the approved plan records against the plot.
Progress on Site
Layout work got under way on 1 December 2024, with 31 December 2027 as its RERA completion date. In March 2026, the quarterly progress filing showed 94% of the work done. A site visit now should find the infrastructure close to complete, so the clubhouse is the item to examine most closely.
RERA Details and Promoter
Registered as Rare Earth Montira, the project holds RERA number PRM/KA/RERA/1254/460/PR/160525/007750, dated 16 May 2025. Its promoter on record, a partnership firm, is Chikkasagarahalli Rarecap. Sale agreements are executed by this firm together with the landowners, whose names should be the same as on the title papers.
Approval for the layout plan was given on 29 November 2024 by the urban development authority of Chikkaballapur. The state RERA portal shows the registration, the list of plots and the approved plan when searched by project name.
Is Montira a Good Match?
The layout appeals to those planning a weekend retreat or retirement home near the hills, with more land than city plots give. Long-term investors who favour the airport side and accept a location beyond the city edge also fit. The IT hubs of Whitefield, Electronic City and the Outer Ring Road are a long drive away.
People commuting daily to those areas would do better with a layout nearer town. Buyers also need funds for the house itself, which comes after the land purchase.
The Real Cost
Price per sq ft varies with plot size, location within the layout and proximity to the parks and clubhouse. The developer can quote current rates and availability. Budget for these too:
- 2% registration plus stamp duty at 5% (5.6% with cess and surcharge), on plots above Rs. 45 Lakhs
- Infrastructure, club membership and maintenance charges, if levied
- Legal fees, khata transfer and charges for electricity and water connections
- Funds for building the house
Banks fund approved plots and generally expect building to begin within a stated period. Our EMI calculator estimates the monthly repayment on a plot loan.
Checklist for Buyers
A layout outside the city needs urban-level scrutiny:
- Compare the plot number and size with the registered list
- Collect the land conversion order, the parent deeds and the authority's approval of the layout
- Get an EC for the plot and for the parent survey numbers
- Confirm the plot is cleared for sale and registration
- Ask about water, which the local panchayat is expected to supply
- Study the layout's rules on floor count, setbacks and design
- Find out when the clubhouse opens and the monthly maintenance it will need
For buyers who would rather stay closer to town, layouts across North Bangalore are worth comparing. Ask for the approved plan when visiting the site.
