🚆 Delhi Metro: Shahdara to NHPC Chowk

The Delhi Metro journey from Shahdara to NHPC Chowk involves an interchange at Kashmere Gate — from the Red 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 Red Line, with an interchange to the Yellow Line at Kashmere Gate. Shahdara station has been operational since 2018. NHPC Chowk station opened in 2010.

⏰ 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

Shahdara

Red Line
→ Next: welcome (4 min)
2

Welcome

Pink Line
→ Next: seelampur (2 min)
3

Seelampur

Red Line
→ Next: shastri_park (3 min)
4

Shastri Park

Red Line
→ Next: kashmere_gate (4 min)
5

Kashmere Gate

Red Line
🏁 Terminal Station
6

Kashmere Gate

Yellow Line
→ Next: chandni_chowk (1 min)
7

Chandni Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: chawri_bazar (2 min)
8

Chawri Bazar

Yellow Line
→ Next: new_delhi (1 min)
9

New Delhi

Yellow Line
→ Next: rajiv_chowk (2 min)
10

Rajiv Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: patel_chowk (2 min)
11

Patel Chowk

Yellow Line
→ Next: central_secretariat (1 min)
12

Central Secretariat

Yellow Line
🏁 Terminal Station
13

Central Secretariat

Purple Line
→ Next: khan_market (4 min)
14

Khan Market

Purple Line
→ Next: jawaharlal_nehru_stadium (2 min)
15

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Purple Line
→ Next: jangpura (1 min)
16

Jangpura

Purple Line
→ Next: lajpat_nagar (2 min)
17

Lajpat Nagar

Purple Line
→ Next: moolchand (1 min)
18

Moolchand

Purple Line
→ Next: kailash_colony (2 min)
19

Kailash Colony

Purple Line
→ Next: nehru_place (2 min)
20

Nehru Place

Purple Line
→ Next: kalkaji_mandir (1 min)
21

Kalkaji Mandir

Magenta Line
→ Next: govind_puri (1 min)
22

Govind Puri

Purple Line
→ Next: harkesh_nagar_okhla (2 min)
23

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Purple Line
→ Next: jasola_apollo (1 min)
24

Jasola Apollo

Purple Line
→ Next: sarita_vihar (2 min)
25

Sarita Vihar

Purple Line
→ Next: mohan_estate (2 min)
26

Mohan Estate

Purple Line
→ Next: tughlakabad (3 min)
27

Tughlakabad

Purple Line
→ Next: badarpur_border (2 min)
28

Badarpur Border

Purple Line
→ Next: sarai (3 min)
29

Sarai

Purple Line
→ Next: nhpc_chowk (4 min)
30

NHPC Chowk

Purple Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Shahdara → Welcome

📏 Distance: 2.31 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

Welcome → Seelampur

📏 Distance: 1.08 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Seelampur → Shastri Park

📏 Distance: 1.63 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

Shastri Park → Kashmere Gate

📏 Distance: 2.15 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
6

Kashmere Gate → Chandni Chowk

📏 Distance: 0.98 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
🔄 Transfer: Yellow Line
7

Chandni Chowk → Chawri Bazar

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Chawri Bazar → New Delhi

📏 Distance: 0.64 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

New Delhi → Rajiv Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.25 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Rajiv Chowk → Patel Chowk

📏 Distance: 1.17 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Patel Chowk → Central Secretariat

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Central Secretariat → Khan Market

📏 Distance: 2.19 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🔄 Transfer: Purple Line
14

Khan Market → Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium → Jangpura

📏 Distance: 0.78 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Jangpura → Lajpat Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.47 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Lajpat Nagar → Moolchand

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
18

Moolchand → Kailash Colony

📏 Distance: 1.22 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Kailash Colony → Nehru Place

📏 Distance: 1.05 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Nehru Place → Kalkaji Mandir

📏 Distance: 0.76 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
21

Kalkaji Mandir → Govind Puri

📏 Distance: 0.75 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
22

Govind Puri → Harkesh Nagar Okhla

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
23

Harkesh Nagar Okhla → Jasola Apollo

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
24

Jasola Apollo → Sarita Vihar

📏 Distance: 1.15 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
25

Sarita Vihar → Mohan Estate

📏 Distance: 1.20 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
26

Mohan Estate → Tughlakabad

📏 Distance: 1.94 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
27

Tughlakabad → Badarpur Border

📏 Distance: 1.09 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
28

Badarpur Border → Sarai

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
29

Sarai → Nhpc Chowk

📏 Distance: 2.28 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Shahdara

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Welcome

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

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
🚉

Chandni Chowk

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Chawri Bazar

Available facilities:
ATMs
🚉

New Delhi

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

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
🚉

Govind Puri

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Harkesh Nagar Okhla

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Jasola Apollo

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Sarita Vihar

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Mohan Estate

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

Tughlakabad

Available facilities:
Parking
🚉

Badarpur Border

Available facilities:
Parking ATMs
🚉

Sarai

Available facilities:
Toilets
🚉

NHPC Chowk

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 Shahdara to NHPC Chowk on the Delhi Metro?
A: There are 28 stations on this route, covering 35 km. You need to change trains at Kashmere Gate.

Q: What is the first and last Delhi Metro from Shahdara?
A: The first metro from Shahdara 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 Shahdara to NHPC Chowk 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 Shahdara to NHPC Chowk?
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 Shahdara to NHPC Chowk drops from INR 64 to INR 58.

Station Facilities

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

Q: What facilities are available at NHPC Chowk metro station?
A: NHPC Chowk offers: ATMs. It has been operational since 2010.

🏁 Conclusion

The Delhi Metro route from Shahdara to NHPC Chowk is a 35 km, 70-minute journey with one interchange at Kashmere Gate. 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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