🚆 Delhi Metro: Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden

The Delhi Metro journey from Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden involves an interchange at R K Ashram Marg — from the Blue Line to the Yellow Line. Total distance is 27 km with an estimated travel time of 54 minutes across 24 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Delhi Metro runs along the Blue Line, with an interchange to the Yellow Line at R K Ashram Marg. Patel Nagar station has been operational since 2005. Botanical Garden station opened in 2018.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
Journey Time: ~54 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Patel Nagar

Blue Line
Next: rajendra_place (1 min)
2

Rajendra Place

Blue Line
Next: karol_bagh (2 min)
3

Karol Bagh

Blue Line
Next: jhandewalan (2 min)
4

Jhandewalan

Blue Line
Next: rk_ashram_marg (2 min)
5

R K Ashram Marg

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
6

R K Ashram Marg

Yellow Line
Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
7

Rajiv Chowk

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
8

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: patel_chowk (2 min)
9

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
Next: central_secretariat (1 min)
10

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
11

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
Next: khan_market (4 min)
12

Khan Market

Purple Line
Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (2 min)
13

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
Next: jangpura (1 min)
14

Jangpura

Purple Line
Next: lajpat_nagar (2 min)
15

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
Next: moolchand (1 min)
16

Moolchand

Purple Line
Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
17

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
Next: nehru_place (2 min)
18

Nehru Place

Purple Line
Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
19

Kalkaji Mandir

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station
20

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
Next: okhla_nsic (1 min)
21

Okhla NSIC

Magenta Line
Next: sukhdev_vihar (2 min)
22

Sukhdev Vihar

Magenta Line
Next: jamia_millia_islamia (2 min)
23

Jamia Millia Islamia

Magenta Line
Next: okhla_vihar (1 min)
24

Okhla Vihar

Magenta Line
Next: jasola_vihar_shaheen_bagh (3 min)
25

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Magenta Line
Next: kalindi_kunj (2 min)
26

Kalindi Kunj

Magenta Line
Next: okhla_bird_sanctuary (3 min)
27

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Magenta Line
Next: botanical_garden (3 min)
28

Botanical Garden

Magenta Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Patel Nagar → Rajendra Place

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

Rajendra Place → Karol Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.02 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Karol Bagh → Jhandewalan

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Jhandewalan → Rk Ashram Marg

📏 Distance: 1.02 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

R K Ashram Marg → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
8

Rajiv Chowk → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
9

Patel Chowk → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Central Secretariat → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
12

Khan Market → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Jangpura → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Moolchand → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Kailash Colony → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
20

Kalkaji Mandir → Okhla Nsic

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Magenta Line
21

Okhla NSIC → Sukhdev Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
22

Sukhdev Vihar → Jamia Millia Islamia

📏 Distance: 1.14 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Jamia Millia Islamia → Okhla Vihar

📏 Distance: 0.59 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Okhla Vihar → Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

📏 Distance: 1.74 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
25

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh → Kalindi Kunj

📏 Distance: 1.37 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Kalindi Kunj → Okhla Bird Sanctuary

📏 Distance: 1.58 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
27

Okhla Bird Sanctuary → Botanical Garden

📏 Distance: 1.75 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Patel Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Rajendra Place

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Karol Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Jhandewalan

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

R K Ashram Marg

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

R K Ashram Marg

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Rajiv Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Rajiv Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Patel Chowk

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Central Secretariat

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Khan Market

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Jangpura

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Lajpat Nagar

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Moolchand

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kailash Colony

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Nehru Place

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Kalkaji Mandir

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Okhla NSIC

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Sukhdev Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jamia Millia Islamia

Available facilities:
Toilets ATMs
🚉

Okhla Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Kalindi Kunj

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Botanical Garden

Available facilities:
Parking Elevators 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 Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 24 stations on this route, covering 27 km. You need to change trains at R K Ashram Marg.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Patel Nagar?
A: The first metro from Patel Nagar 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 Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden by Delhi Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 54 minutes under normal conditions, covering 27 km across 24 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Delhi Metro fare from Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden?
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 Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden drops from INR 54 to INR 49.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Patel Nagar metro station?
A: Patel Nagar is equipped with: Parking. The station has been operational since 2005.

Q: What facilities are available at Botanical Garden metro station?
A: Botanical Garden offers: Parking, Elevators, ATMs, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Patel Nagar to Botanical Garden is a 27 km, 54-minute journey with one interchange at R K Ashram Marg. 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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