🚆 Delhi Metro: NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21

The Delhi Metro journey from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21 involves an interchange at Central Secretariat — from the Purple Line to the Yellow Line. Total distance is 46 km with an estimated travel time of 92 minutes across 26 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line, with an interchange to the Yellow Line at Central Secretariat. NHPC Chowk station has been operational since 2010. Dwarka Sector 21 station opened in 2010.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~92 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 64
🎟️ Discounted: INR 58
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

NHPC Chowk

Purple Line
Next: sarai (4 min)
2

Sarai

Purple Line
Next: badarpur_border (3 min)
3

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
Next: tughlakabad (2 min)
4

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
Next: mohan_estate (3 min)
5

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
6

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
Next: jasola_apollo (2 min)
7

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (1 min)
8

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
Next: govind_puri (2 min)
9

Govind Puri

Purple Line
Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
10

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
Next: nehru_place (1 min)
11

Nehru Place

Purple Line
Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
12

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
Next: moolchand (2 min)
13

Moolchand

Purple Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (1 min)
14

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: jangpura (2 min)
15

Jangpura

Purple Line
Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (1 min)
16

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
Next: khan_market (2 min)
17

Khan Market

Purple Line
Next: central_secretariat (4 min)
18

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
19

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
Next: patel_chowk (1 min)
20

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
21

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: new_delhi (2 min)
22

New Delhi

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
23

New Delhi

Orange Line
Next: shivaji_stadium (3 min)
24

Shivaji Stadium

Orange Line
Next: dhaula_kuan (12 min)
25

Dhaula Kuan

Orange Line
Next: delhi_aerocity (12 min)
26

Delhi Aerocity

Orange Line
Next: igi_airport (6 min)
27

IGI Airport

Orange Line
Next: dwarka_sector_21 (5 min)
28

Dwarka Sector 21

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

NHPC Chowk → Sarai

📏 Distance: 2.28 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

Sarai → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
3

Badarpur Border → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Tughlakabad → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
5

Mohan Estate → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Sarita Vihar → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Jasola Apollo → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Govind Puri → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Nehru Place → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Kailash Colony → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Moolchand → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Lajpat Nagar → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Jangpura → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Khan Market → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
19

Central Secretariat → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
20

Patel Chowk → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Rajiv Chowk → New Delhi

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

New Delhi → Shivaji Stadium

📏 Distance: 2.00 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
🔄 Transfer: Orange Line
24

Shivaji Stadium → Dhaula Kuan

📏 Distance: 6.34 km
⏱️ Time: 12 min
25

Dhaula Kuan → Delhi Aerocity

📏 Distance: 6.23 km
⏱️ Time: 12 min
26

Delhi Aerocity → Igi Airport

📏 Distance: 3.44 km
⏱️ Time: 6 min
27

IGI Airport → Dwarka Sector 21

📏 Distance: 2.87 km
⏱️ Time: 5 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

NHPC Chowk

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nehru Place

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kailash Colony

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Jangpura

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Patel Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajiv Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

New Delhi

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

New Delhi

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shivaji Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Dhaula Kuan

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Delhi Aerocity

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

IGI Airport

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Dwarka Sector 21

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21 on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 26 stations on this route, covering 46 km. You need to change trains at Central Secretariat.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from NHPC Chowk?
A: The first metro from NHPC Chowk departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21 by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 92 minutes under normal conditions, covering 46 km across 26 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21?
A: The standard token fare is INR 64. With a smart card, you pay INR 58 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Delhi Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21 drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at NHPC Chowk metro station?
A: NHPC Chowk is equipped with: ATMs. The station has been operational since 2010.

Q: What facilities are available at Dwarka Sector 21 metro station?
A: Dwarka Sector 21 offers: Parking, ATMs, Toilets. It has been operational since 2010.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from NHPC Chowk to Dwarka Sector 21 is a 46 km, 92-minute journey with one interchange at Central Secretariat. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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