The Short Answer: They Are Two Different Projects
The rumour that Gaur Plume and Gaur Chrysalis are the same project — or that one is a rename or rebranding of the other — is factually incorrect. This confusion arises because both are projects by the same developer (Gaurs / Gaursons) in the same micro-market (Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway), and both carry nature-themed codenames. Beyond those facts, they are distinct in every material dimension: design team, tower count, amenity scale, theme, project approvals, and status.
No. They are two separate, independent projects by Gaurs at Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway. Chrysalis was an earlier, sold-out project (butterfly theme, 7 towers). Plume is the sequel: a new, pre-launch project (peacock theme, 8 towers in Phase 1) with a new design team and a new approvals file. They share a developer and a location but nothing else.
Side-by-side Comparison
| Gaur Plume | Gaur Chrysalis | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-launch (active) | Sold out (complete) |
| Theme | Peacock | Butterfly |
| Towers (Phase 1) | 8 towers | 7 towers |
| Clubhouse | ~85,000 sq ft · 4 levels · peacock-inspired | Separate clubhouse (different scale) |
| Project architect | Hafeez Contractor (AHC) | Different architect |
| Landscape | Clint Owen, Site Concepts International | Different practice |
| Interiors | Mona Arora, Studio Designscape | Different practice |
| Configurations | 3 BHK (~1,600 sq ft) · 4 BHK (~2,000 sq ft) | Different configurations |
| Pre-launch BSP | ₹8,499/sq.ft* (indicative) | N/A — sold out |
| RERA | Registration being obtained | Separate RERA file (historical) |
*Gaur Plume pre-launch BSP is indicative, subject to change, T&C apply. All Chrysalis data is historical; Chrysalis is sold out and not marketed here.
Why the Confusion Exists
Three factors create the confusion:
1. Same developer, same sector
Both Gaur Plume and Gaur Chrysalis are developed by Gaurs (Gaursons) at Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway, Gautam Buddh Nagar. When a buyer searches for "Gaur Sector 22D" or "Gaursons Yamuna Expressway", both projects appear in search results. The shared address and developer name create a surface-level impression of identity.
2. Nature-themed codenames
Chrysalis (the stage in a butterfly's life cycle) and Plume (the feather of a peacock) are both nature-themed codenames drawn from the same conceptual vocabulary of transformation and beauty. Some online discussions treat these as two "phases" of the same themed project — they are not. They are independently conceived and separately approved projects.
3. Project aggregator errors
Several property listing aggregators and content sites have published inaccurate information conflating the two projects, or describing Plume as "Gaur Chrysalis Sector 22D" or vice versa. These errors persist in search results and social media threads. This guide is the definitive correction from an independent UP-RERA registered agent with direct knowledge of the developer's dossier.
What Changed From Chrysalis to Plume
Understanding what changed between the two projects explains why Plume is not merely a phase extension of Chrysalis but a new chapter:
A new design team
Gaur Plume brings together an entirely new three-practice design team: Hafeez Contractor (AHC) as project architect, Clint Owen of Site Concepts International as landscape design director, and Mona Arora of Studio Designscape for architecture and interiors. This is a significant statement of intent — Hafeez Contractor is one of India's most prolific and recognisable architectural practices, and Site Concepts International brings international resort-landscape credentials. Chrysalis had a different architect and a different design team.
A larger clubhouse
Gaur Plume's approx. 85,000 sq ft, 4-level peacock clubhouse with 75+ conceptual amenities represents a step up in scale and ambition from Chrysalis's clubhouse. This is a new building, not a shared facility, and is conceived as a circular feather-form landmark at the centre of the Plume site.
Eight towers, not seven
Plume has 8 towers in Phase 1 on approximately 11.8 acres. Chrysalis had 7 towers. This is a small but meaningful difference in the community's social scale — enough additional households to sustain a more diverse community, but still within the low-density character of the Gaurs approach to this micro-market.
New project approvals
Gaur Plume has its own building plan sanction and its own UP-RERA registration (being obtained). It is not an extension of Chrysalis's approvals or its RERA registration. Any RERA number associated with Chrysalis does not apply to Plume. Once Plume's RERA registration is issued, it will be a new and distinct registration number, verifiable on up-rera.in.
The Broader Thematic Lineage
While Plume and Chrysalis are separate projects, they do share a thematic lineage in Gaurs's vision for Sector 22D. Gaurs has chosen to build on this corridor with themed-luxury propositions — each project taking a different theme from the natural world (butterfly, peacock) and carrying it consistently from architecture to landscape to interiors. This continuity of approach is the developer's brand signature on this micro-market: each project is a distinct statement, but they share the ambition of themed, considered, low-density luxury that sets them apart from the generic tower-farm approach of much of NCR's residential development.
Chrysalis's success — it is sold out — is part of the demand thesis for Plume: buyers who watched Chrysalis price appreciate from its pre-launch to its sold-out state are registering interest in Plume to avoid missing the same window. The pre-launch BSP of ₹8,499/sq.ft* vs the launch BSP of ₹12,000/sq.ft* reflects exactly this dynamic.
Can I Buy in Gaur Chrysalis?
Per the developer's information, Gaur Chrysalis is sold out — no units are available from the developer. Any secondary-market (resale) transactions in Chrysalis would be between existing owners and buyers, outside the scope of the pre-launch advisory covered here. For new investment on the Yamuna Expressway corridor, Gaur Plume is the active pre-launch window. Register interest here or call Vidit Kaushik at +91 79829 45260.
*Gaur Plume pre-launch BSP ₹8,499/sq.ft — indicative pre-launch offer, subject to change, T&C apply. RERA registration being obtained. No bookings or sales solicited. This is not the official website of the developer.
FAQ — Gaur Plume vs Gaur Chrysalis
Is Gaur Plume the same as Gaur Chrysalis?
No. They are two entirely separate, distinct projects by Gaurs at Sector 22D, Yamuna Expressway. Chrysalis (butterfly theme, 7 towers) is sold out and complete. Plume (peacock theme, 8 towers in Phase 1) is the pre-launch sequel — with a new design team (Hafeez Contractor, Site Concepts International, Studio Designscape), a new approx. 85,000 sq ft clubhouse and its own approvals.
Is Gaur Plume a rename of Gaur Chrysalis?
No. This is a factual error that circulates in some online discussions and listing aggregators. Plume and Chrysalis are independent projects with separate building plans, separate design teams and separate approvals. Plume is not a rename, rebranding or phase of Chrysalis.
Is Gaur Chrysalis sold out?
Per the developer's information, Gaur Chrysalis is sold out. It was an earlier project in the same Sector 22D micro-market — now complete and fully sold. Gaur Plume is the active pre-launch project on this corridor.
What is the difference between Gaur Plume and Gaur Chrysalis?
Key differences: (1) Theme — Plume is peacock; Chrysalis was butterfly. (2) Towers — Plume has 8 (Phase 1); Chrysalis had 7. (3) Clubhouse — Plume's is approx. 85,000 sq ft, 4 levels; Chrysalis's was a different scale. (4) Design team — Plume has a new team (Hafeez Contractor, Site Concepts International, Studio Designscape). (5) Status — Plume is pre-launch; Chrysalis is sold out.
Can I buy in Gaur Chrysalis?
Per the developer's information, Gaur Chrysalis is sold out — no units available from the developer. For the Yamuna Expressway corridor, Gaur Plume is the active pre-launch project. Register interest in Gaur Plume →