🚆 Delhi Metro: Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar

The Delhi Metro journey from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar involves an interchange at Kalkaji Mandir — from the Magenta Line to the Purple Line. Total distance is 31 km with an estimated travel time of 62 minutes across 25 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Magenta Line, with an interchange to the Purple Line at Kalkaji Mandir. Okhla Bird Sanctuary station has been operational since 2018. Tilak Nagar station opened in 2005.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~62 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 54
🎟️ Discounted: INR 49
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalindi_kunj (3 min)
2

Kalindi Kunj

Magenta Line
→ Next: jasola_vihar_shaheen_bagh (2 min)
3

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_vihar (3 min)
4

Okhla Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: jamia_millia_islamia (1 min)
5

Jamia Millia Islamia

Magenta Line
→ Next: sukhdev_vihar (2 min)
6

Sukhdev Vihar

Magenta Line
→ Next: okhla_nsic (2 min)
7

Okhla NSIC

Magenta Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
8

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station
9

Kalkaji Mandir

Purple Line
→ Next: nehru_place (1 min)
10

Nehru Place

Purple Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
11

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
→ Next: moolchand (2 min)
12

Moolchand

Purple Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (1 min)
13

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
14

Lajpat Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: south_extension (3 min)
15

South Extension

Pink Line
→ Next: ina (2 min)
16

INA

Yellow Line
→ Next: sarojini_nagar (2 min)
17

Sarojini Nagar

Pink Line
→ Next: bhikaji_cama_place (2 min)
18

Bhikaji Cama Place

Pink Line
→ Next: sir_vishweshwaraiah_moti_bagh (2 min)
19

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

Pink Line
→ Next: durgabai_deshmukh_south_campus (2 min)
20

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

Pink Line
→ Next: delhi_cantt (7 min)
21

Delhi Cantt

Pink Line
→ Next: naraina_vihar (3 min)
22

Naraina Vihar

Pink Line
→ Next: mayapuri (3 min)
23

Mayapuri

Pink Line
→ Next: rajouri_garden (2 min)
24

Rajouri Garden

Pink Line
🏁 Terminal Station
25

Rajouri Garden

Blue Line
→ Next: tagore_garden (2 min)
26

Tagore Garden

Blue Line
→ Next: subhash_nagar (1 min)
27

Subhash Nagar

Blue Line
→ Next: tilak_nagar (1 min)
28

Tilak Nagar

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Okhla Bird Sanctuary → Kalindi Kunj

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

Kalindi Kunj → Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.37 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh → Okhla Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.74 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

Okhla Vihar → Jamia Millia Islamia

📏 Distance: 0.59 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
5

Jamia Millia Islamia → Sukhdev Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.14 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Sukhdev Vihar → Okhla Nsic

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Okhla NSIC → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Kalkaji Mandir → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
10

Nehru Place → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Kailash Colony → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Moolchand → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Lajpat Nagar → South Extension

📏 Distance: 1.59 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
🔄 Transfer: Pink Line
15

South Extension → Ina

📏 Distance: 1.23 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

INA → Sarojini Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Sarojini Nagar → Bhikaji Cama Place

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Bhikaji Cama Place → Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh → Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus

📏 Distance: 1.35 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus → Delhi Cantt

📏 Distance: 3.57 km
⏱️ Time: 7 min
21

Delhi Cantt → Naraina Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
22

Naraina Vihar → Mayapuri

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
23

Mayapuri → Rajouri Garden

📏 Distance: 1.49 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Rajouri Garden → Tagore Garden

📏 Distance: 1.12 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Blue Line
26

Tagore Garden → Subhash Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.86 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
27

Subhash Nagar → Tilak Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.93 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kalindi Kunj

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Okhla Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jamia Millia Islamia

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Sukhdev Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Okhla NSIC

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

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
🚉

Rajouri Garden

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Tagore Garden

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Subhash Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Tilak Nagar

Available facilities:
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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 25 stations on this route, covering 31 km. You need to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Okhla Bird Sanctuary?
A: The first metro from Okhla Bird Sanctuary 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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 62 minutes under normal conditions, covering 31 km across 25 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar?
A: The standard token fare is INR 54. With a smart card, you pay INR 49 (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 Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Okhla Bird Sanctuary metro station?
A: Okhla Bird Sanctuary is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Tilak Nagar metro station?
A: Tilak Nagar offers: Toilets. It has been operational since 2005.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Tilak Nagar is a 31 km, 62-minute journey with one interchange at Kalkaji Mandir. At INR 54 (or INR 49 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Delhi.

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