🚆 Delhi Metro: NHPC Chowk to Janakpuri East

The Delhi Metro journey from NHPC Chowk to Janakpuri East involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Purple Line to the Magenta Line. Total distance is 37 km with an estimated travel time of 73 minutes across 27 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line, with an interchange to the Magenta Line at Kalkaji Mandir. NHPC Chowk station has been operational since 2010. Janakpuri East station opened in 2006.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~73 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

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
11

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: nehru_enclave (1 min)
12

Nehru Enclave

Magenta Line
→ Next: greater_kailash (2 min)
13

Greater Kailash

Magenta Line
→ Next: chirag_delhi (1 min)
14

Chirag Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: panchsheel_park (1 min)
15

Panchsheel Park

Magenta Line
→ Next: hauz_khas (2 min)
16

Hauz Khas

Magenta Line
→ Next: iit_delhi (2 min)
17

IIT Delhi

Magenta Line
→ Next: rk_puram (1 min)
18

R K Puram

Magenta Line
→ Next: munirka (2 min)
19

Munirka

Magenta Line
→ Next: vasant_vihar (2 min)
20

Vasant Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: shankar_vihar (4 min)
21

Shankar Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: terminal_1_igi_airport (3 min)
22

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Magenta Line
→ Next: sadar_bazar_cantonment (3 min)
23

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Magenta Line
→ Next: palam (6 min)
24

Palam

Magenta Line
→ Next: dashrath_puri (2 min)
25

Dashrath Puri

Magenta Line
→ Next: dabri_mor (3 min)
26

Dabri Mor

Magenta Line
→ Next: janakpuri_west (3 min)
27

Janakpuri West

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
28

Janakpuri West

Blue Line
→ Next: janakpuri_east (1 min)
29

Janakpuri East

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
11

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Enclave

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Magenta Line
12

Nehru Enclave → Greater Kailash

📏 Distance: 1.34 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Greater Kailash → Chirag Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Chirag Delhi → Panchsheel Park

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

Panchsheel Park → Hauz Khas

📏 Distance: 1.40 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Hauz Khas → Iit Delhi

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

IIT Delhi → Rk Puram

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
18

R K Puram → Munirka

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Munirka → Vasant Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.27 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Vasant Vihar → Shankar Vihar

📏 Distance: 2.05 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
21

Shankar Vihar → Terminal 1 Igi Airport

📏 Distance: 1.82 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
22

Terminal 1-IGI Airport → Sadar Bazar Cantonment

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
23

Sadar Bazar Cantonment → Palam

📏 Distance: 3.07 km
⏱️ Time: 6 min
24

Palam → Dashrath Puri

📏 Distance: 1.48 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Dashrath Puri → Dabri Mor

📏 Distance: 1.53 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
26

Dabri Mor → Janakpuri West

📏 Distance: 1.67 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
28

Janakpuri West → Janakpuri East

📏 Distance: 0.96 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Blue Line

🏢 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
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Nehru Enclave

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Greater Kailash

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Chirag Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Panchsheel Park

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Hauz Khas

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

IIT Delhi

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators
🚉

R K Puram

Available facilities:
ATMs Toilets
🚉

Munirka

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Vasant Vihar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Shankar Vihar

Available facilities:
None
🚉

Terminal 1-IGI Airport

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sadar Bazar Cantonment

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Palam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Dashrath Puri

Available facilities:
Elevators
🚉

Dabri Mor

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Janakpuri West

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Janakpuri West

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators ATMs Toilets
🚉

Janakpuri East

Available facilities:
ATMs

💡 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 Janakpuri East on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 27 stations on this route, covering 37 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

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 Janakpuri East by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 73 minutes under normal conditions, covering 37 km across 27 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from NHPC Chowk to Janakpuri East?
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 Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East metro station?
A: Janakpuri East offers: ATMs. It has been operational since 2006.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from NHPC Chowk to Janakpuri East is a 37 km, 73-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. 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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