🚆 Delhi Metro: NHPC Chowk to Shahdara

The Delhi Metro journey from NHPC Chowk to Shahdara involves an interchange at Central Secretariat — from the Purple Line to the Yellow Line. Total distance is 35 km with an estimated travel time of 70 minutes across 28 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. Shahdara station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~70 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
→ Next: chawri_bazar (1 min)
23

Chawri Bazar

Yellow Line
→ Next: chandni_chowk (2 min)
24

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: kashmere_gate (1 min)
25

Kashmere Gate

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
26

Kashmere Gate

Red Line
→ Next: shastri_park (4 min)
27

Shastri Park

Red Line
→ Next: seelampur (3 min)
28

Seelampur

Red Line
→ Next: welcome (2 min)
29

Welcome

Pink Line
→ Next: shahdara (4 min)
30

Shahdara

Red 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
22

New Delhi → Chawri Bazar

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
23

Chawri Bazar → Chandni Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
24

Chandni Chowk → Kashmere Gate

📏 Distance: 0.98 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
26

Kashmere Gate → Shastri Park

📏 Distance: 2.15 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Red Line
27

Shastri Park → Seelampur

📏 Distance: 1.63 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
28

Seelampur → Welcome

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
29

Welcome → Shahdara

📏 Distance: 2.31 km
⏱️ Time: 4 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
🚉

Chawri Bazar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Chandni Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Kashmere Gate

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs Toilets Elevators Escalators Security Check Customer Care
🚉

Welcome

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Shahdara

Available facilities:
Parking 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 Shahdara on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 28 stations on this route, covering 35 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 Shahdara by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 70 minutes under normal conditions, covering 35 km across 28 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from NHPC Chowk to Shahdara?
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 Shahdara 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 Shahdara metro station?
A: Shahdara offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from NHPC Chowk to Shahdara is a 35 km, 70-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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