Rithala to Kashmere Gate Metro — Complete Route Guide

Rithala to Kashmere Gate metro is one of Delhi's most important Red Line corridors, connecting the north-western residential suburbs of Rohini with the historic heart of Old Delhi and one of India's busiest transit hubs. If you live in Sector 5 Rohini, Rohini West, Pitampura, or anywhere along the Red Line's western arm, Kashmere Gate is the gateway to the entire Delhi Metro network — and this route is your direct shot there.

The journey is direct — no interchange required. You board at Rithala (Platform 2, towards Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda) and step off at Kashmere Gate in roughly 26–30 minutes, covering approximately 14 km across 14 intermediate stations. The token fare is ₹40 and a Smart Card ride costs ₹36.

What makes this route especially powerful is the onward connectivity at Kashmere Gate. The station is a tri-line interchange — Red Line, Yellow Line, and Violet Line all meet here. That means from Rithala you effectively get a one-transfer link to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and the entire Delhi Metro backbone.

Rithala Metro Station operates on the standard Delhi Metro schedule. As the terminus of the Red Line's western arm, the first train from Rithala towards Kashmere Gate departs well before most Delhiites are awake.

Kashmere Gate Metro Station is not just the end of this journey — it's the beginning of almost every other major Delhi route. As India's busiest metro interchange, it connects three separate lines across multiple underground and elevated levels, handling over 2.5 lakh passengers every day.

When you step off the Red Line at Kashmere Gate, here's where your next train can take you:

The Yellow Line is Delhi Metro's north-south backbone. From Kashmere Gate, Platform 1 runs south towards Gurugram via New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, AIIMS, Hauz Khas, and Saket. Platform 2 heads north to Jahangirpuri and Samaypur Badli.

The Violet Line (Heritage Line) has its northern terminus at Kashmere Gate. Platform 5 takes you south through Old Delhi's landmark stations — ITO, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila — all the way to Faridabad and Ballabhgarh.

Rithala Metro Station sits at the western edge of Sector 5, Rohini — one of Delhi's largest and most well-planned residential townships. The station is elevated, perched above Bhagwan Mahavir Marg (the road that locals simply call the Rithala Road), and has been anchoring commuter life in this corner of North-West Delhi since 31 March 2004.

The area around the station is a busy neighbourhood mix — residential blocks of Rohini's sectors fan out on both sides, while the stretch immediately near the station is thick with auto-rickshaw stands, e-rickshaw loops, and small commercial activity — chemist shops, tiffin centres, stationery, and the kind of street food that Rohini residents swear by.

One of the iconic landmarks right next to the station is Adventure Island and Metropolitian Mall, a popular amusement park that generations of Delhi families have grown up visiting. On weekends, the station footfall spikes noticeably as family groups head in from across Rohini and beyond.

Rithala is also a last-mile gateway for large residential pockets in Sector 24, Sector 11, and Rohini Sector 15. The Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) campus and several schools make it a daily stop for students as well.

The Red Line between Rithala and Kashmere Gate passes through some of Delhi's most densely populated and commercially active neighbourhoods. Here's a quick locality flavour of key stations along the way:

The Rohini belt is one of Delhi's largest planned residential areas. Rohini West is close to City Centre Mall, a popular neighbourhood shopping complex, while Rohini East sits near several well-known schools, coaching centres, and the government offices of the Rohini Sub-Division. Both stations have large parking lots, making them popular park-and-ride points for commuters from deeper within Rohini's sectors.

Pitam Pura is an important commercial and educational hub. The station area is known for coaching institutes, computer training centres, and the famous Pitam Pura Dilli Haat — a smaller version of the south Delhi original, showcasing handicrafts and regional cuisines. The station was renamed Madhuban Chowk and gained a second line (Magenta Line) in March 2026, making it an interchange station as well.

NSP is one of the biggest commercial-retail-wholesale market clusters in North Delhi. The NSP Metro Station is also an interchange with the Pink Line, which connects the station to Majlis Park, Azadpur, and all the way to Shiv Vihar in East Delhi. If you're heading to the Outer Ring Road market area, this is your stop. The station is surrounded by electronics markets, furniture showrooms, and fast food outlets.

Inderlok is where the Green Line (Line 5) meets the Red Line. For commuters heading to Rajouri Garden, Janakpuri, West Delhi, or even IGI Airport Terminal 1 via the Green Line → Magenta Line combination, Inderlok is the smarter interchange rather than going all the way to Kashmere Gate. The locality around Inderlok is a mix of old residential mohallas, temples, mosques, and Inderlok market — one of the original North Delhi neighbourhood bazaars.

Tis Hazari station serves one of Delhi's most important court complexes — the Tis Hazari Courts, which is among the busiest district courts in India. Thousands of lawyers, litigants, court staff, and police personnel use this station daily. The area is also a hub for legal stationery, notary offices, and the sprawling Civil Lines neighbourhood just beyond.