🚆 Delhi Metro: NHPC Chowk to Shalimar Bagh

The Delhi Metro journey from NHPC Chowk to Shalimar Bagh involves an interchange at Lajpat Nagar — from the Purple Line to the Pink Line. Total distance is 40 km with an estimated travel time of 79 minutes across 29 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Purple Line, with an interchange to the Pink Line at Lajpat Nagar. NHPC Chowk station has been operational since 2010. Shalimar Bagh station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~79 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
🏁 Terminal Station
15

Lajpat Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: south_extension (3 min)
16

South Extension

Pink Line
→ Next: ina (2 min)
17

INA

Yellow Line
→ Next: sarojini_nagar (2 min)
18

Sarojini Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: bhikaji_cama_place (2 min)
19

Bhikaji Cama Place

Pink Line
→ Next: sir_vishweshwaraiah_moti_bagh (2 min)
20

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Pink Line
→ Next: durgabai_deshmukh_south_campus (2 min)
21

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Pink Line
→ Next: delhi_cantt (7 min)
22

Delhi Cantt

Pink Line
→ Next: naraina_vihar (3 min)
23

Naraina Vihar

Pink Line
→ Next: mayapuri (3 min)
24

Mayapuri

Pink Line
→ Next: rajouri_garden (2 min)
25

Rajouri Garden

Pink Line
→ Next: esi_hospital (2 min)
26

ESI Hospital

Pink Line
→ Next: punjabi_bagh_west (3 min)
27

Punjabi Bagh West

Pink Line
→ Next: shakurpur (3 min)
28

Shakurpur

Pink Line
→ Next: netaji_subhash_place (2 min)
29

Netaji Subhash Place

Pink Line
→ Next: shalimar_bagh (2 min)
30

Shalimar Bagh

Pink 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
15

Lajpat Nagar → South Extension

📏 Distance: 1.59 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
🔄 Transfer: Pink Line
16

South Extension → Ina

📏 Distance: 1.23 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

INA → Sarojini Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Sarojini Nagar → Bhikaji Cama Place

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Bhikaji Cama Place → Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

📏 Distance: 1.35 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
21

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → Delhi Cantt

📏 Distance: 3.57 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
22

Delhi Cantt → Naraina Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
23

Naraina Vihar → Mayapuri

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
24

Mayapuri → Rajouri Garden

📏 Distance: 1.49 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Rajouri Garden → Esi Hospital

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

ESI Hospital → Punjabi Bagh West

📏 Distance: 1.99 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
27

Punjabi Bagh West → Shakurpur

📏 Distance: 1.77 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
28

Shakurpur → Netaji Subhash Place

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
29

Netaji Subhash Place → Shalimar Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.39 km
⏱️ Time: 2 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
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

South Extension

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

INA

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarojini Nagar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Bhikaji Cama Place

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Delhi Cantt

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Naraina Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Mayapuri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

ESI Hospital

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Punjabi Bagh West

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shakurpur

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Netaji Subhash Place

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Shalimar Bagh

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 Shalimar Bagh on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 29 stations on this route, covering 40 km. You need to change trains at Lajpat Nagar.

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 Shalimar Bagh by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 79 minutes under normal conditions, covering 40 km across 29 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from NHPC Chowk to Shalimar Bagh?
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 Shalimar Bagh 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 Shalimar Bagh metro station?
A: Shalimar Bagh offers: ATMs. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from NHPC Chowk to Shalimar Bagh is a 40 km, 79-minute journey with one interchange at Lajpat Nagar. At INR 64 (or INR 58 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

Related Metro Routes

Explore more metro routes from stations on this journey

Nhpc Chowk

Sarai

Nhpc Chowk

Mewala Maharajpur

Shalimar Bagh

Azadpur

Shalimar Bagh

Netaji Subhash Place

Sarai

Shalimar Bagh

Nhpc Chowk

Badarpur Border

Badarpur Border

Shalimar Bagh

Nhpc Chowk

Tughlakabad

Tughlakabad

Shalimar Bagh

Nhpc Chowk

Mohan Estate

Find Your Route