Adarsh Nagar Metro Station(DMRC) — Yellow Line, Routes, Timings, Fare
A thriving North Delhi residential stop on the Yellow Line — connecting Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur Mandi and GT Karnal Road commuters directly to Connaught Place, Old Delhi, AIIMS and Gurugram on a single line.
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🏘️ Adarsh Nagar — Locality & Metro Station Overview
Adarsh Nagar Metro Station is a key elevated stop on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, located on the busy Grand Trunk (GT) Karnal Road in North Delhi. The station opened on 4 February 2009 as part of the same inaugural Phase II batch as Jahangirpuri, and has since grown into one of the most important commuter stations in the northern arc of the Yellow Line corridor.
Sitting between Jahangirpuri to the north and Azadpur to the south, Adarsh Nagar Metro Station serves a compact but densely populated web of colonies — Adarsh Nagar, Indira Nagar, Dungarpur, and Sant Nagar — as well as the commercial activity generated by the proximity to Azadpur Mandi, one of Asia's largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets. For a locality that long depended on overcrowded DTC buses and autos on the GT Road, the metro transformed daily life completely.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Code | AHNR |
| Address | GT Road (NH-44), Azadpur, opposite Adarsh Nagar, Delhi – 110033 |
| Line Served | Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli ↔ HUDA City Centre) |
| Station Type | Elevated, double-track |
| Platforms | 2 (Side platforms) |
| Entry / Exit Gates | 4 gates |
| Parking | Limited two-wheeler spaces; no dedicated car park |
| ATM | HDFC Bank, State Bank of India |
| Accessibility | Lifts, escalators, tactile paths, wheelchair ramps |
| Opened | 4 February 2009 (Phase II) |
| Nearest Railway Station | Adarsh Nagar Railway Station (~0.5 km, Delhi Ring Railway) |
| Daily Footfall (est.) | ~11,000–14,000 passengers/day |
🚇 Platforms & Directions
Adarsh Nagar has a classic Yellow Line two-platform side-platform layout on an elevated viaduct running along NH-44 (Grand Trunk Road).
The station's most important interchange neighbour is Azadpur — just one stop south — which connects the Yellow Line with the Pink Line (towards Majlis Park, Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar) and the under-construction Magenta Line extension. Commuters travelling to the Red Line, Violet Line, or Blue Line must continue further south to Kashmere Gate, New Delhi, or Rajiv Chowk respectively.
📋 Complete Station-Wise Routes from Adarsh Nagar
🟡 Yellow Line → Samaypur Badli (Northbound)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Adarsh Nagar (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Jahangirpuri Metro Station | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Haiderpur Badli Mor ↔ Magenta Line | ~5 min | ₹22 |
| 3 | Rohini Sector 18, 19 | ~8 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Samaypur Badli Metro Station — Terminus | ~11 min | ₹22 |
🟡 Yellow Line → HUDA City Centre, Gurugram (Southbound)
| # | Station | Time | Token Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Adarsh Nagar (You Are Here) | |||
| 1 | Azadpur ↔ Pink Line / Magenta Line | ~3 min | ₹11 |
| 2 | Model Town | ~5 min | ₹22 |
| 3 | GTB Nagar | ~7 min | ₹22 |
| 4 | Vishwavidyalaya | ~9 min | ₹22 |
| 5 | Vidhan Sabha | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Civil Lines | ~14 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Kashmere Gate ↔ Red Line + Violet Line | ~22 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | Chandni Chowk | ~24 min | ₹30 |
| 9 | Chawri Bazar | ~26 min | ₹30 |
| 10 | New Delhi ↔ Airport Express Line | ~29 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Rajiv Chowk ↔ Blue Line | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | Patel Chowk | ~34 min | ₹40 |
| 13 | Central Secretariat ↔ Violet Line | ~36 min | ₹40 |
| 14 | Udyog Bhawan | ~38 min | ₹50 |
| 15 | Lok Kalyan Marg | ~40 min | ₹50 |
| 16 | Jor Bagh | ~43 min | ₹50 |
| 17 | INA ↔ Pink Line | ~46 min | ₹50 |
| 18 | AIIMS | ~48 min | ₹50 |
| 19 | Green Park | ~50 min | ₹50 |
| 20 | Hauz Khas ↔ Magenta Line | ~52 min | ₹60 |
| 21 | Malviya Nagar | ~54 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Saket | ~56 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Qutab Minar | ~59 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Chhattarpur | ~62 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | Sultanpur | ~65 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Ghitorni | ~67 min | ₹60 |
| 27 | Arjan Garh | ~70 min | ₹60 |
| 28 | Guru Dronacharya | ~72 min | ₹60 |
| 29 | Sikanderpur ↔ Rapid Metro Gurugram | ~75 min | ₹60 |
| 30 | MG Road | ~77 min | ₹60 |
| 31 | IFFCO Chowk | ~79 min | ₹60 |
| 32 | HUDA City Centre — Gurugram | ~83 min | ₹60 |
🔴 Red Line — via Kashmere Gate Interchange
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tis Hazari | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 2 | Pulbangash | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 3 | Pratap Nagar | ~30 min | ₹40 |
| 4 | Shastri Nagar | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| 5 | Inderlok ↔ Green Line | ~34 min | ₹50 |
| 6 | Kanhaiya Nagar | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 7 | Keshav Puram | ~38 min | ₹50 |
| 8 | Netaji Subhash Place ↔ Pink Line | ~41 min | ₹50 |
| 9 | Kohat Enclave | ~44 min | ₹60 |
| 10 | Pitam Pura | ~46 min | ₹60 |
| 11 | Rohini East | ~48 min | ₹60 |
| 12 | Rohini West | ~50 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Rithala | ~53 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | Shastri Park | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 15 | Seelampur | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 16 | Welcome ↔ Pink Line | ~30 min | ₹40 |
| 17 | Shahdara | ~32 min | ₹50 |
| 18 | Mansarovar Park | ~34 min | ₹50 |
| 19 | Jhilmil | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 20 | Dilshad Garden | ~38 min | ₹60 |
| 21 | Shaheed Nagar | ~42 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Raj Bagh | ~44 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Mohan Nagar | ~48 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Arthala | ~51 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | Hindon River | ~54 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | ~57 min | ₹60 |
🟣 Violet Line — via Kashmere Gate / Central Secretariat
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandi House ↔ Blue Line | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 2 | ITO | ~30 min | ₹40 |
| 3 | Delhi Gate | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| 4 | Jama Masjid | ~34 min | ₹50 |
| 5 | Lal Quila (Red Fort) | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 6 | Khan Market | ~42 min | ₹50 |
| 7 | JLN Stadium | ~45 min | ₹60 |
| 8 | Jangpura | ~47 min | ₹60 |
| 9 | Lajpat Nagar ↔ Pink Line | ~50 min | ₹60 |
| 10 | Moolchand | ~52 min | ₹60 |
| 11 | Nehru Place | ~56 min | ₹60 |
| 12 | Kalkaji Mandir ↔ Magenta Line | ~58 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Govind Puri | ~60 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | Tughlakabad | ~62 min | ₹60 |
| 15 | Badarpur Border | ~65 min | ₹60 |
| 16 | Raja Nahar Singh — Ballabhgarh | ~75 min | ₹60 |
🩷 Pink Line — via Azadpur Interchange (1 stop away)
| # | Station | Total Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majlis Park ↔ Magenta Line (under const.) | ~7 min | ₹22 |
| 2 | Shakurpur | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 3 | Punjabi Bagh West | ~15 min | ₹30 |
| 4 | ESI Hospital | ~17 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Rajouri Garden ↔ Blue Line | ~20 min | ₹40 |
| 6 | Madipur | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 7 | Paschim Vihar East | ~25 min | ₹40 |
| 8 | Netaji Subhash Place ↔ Red Line | ~10 min | ₹30 |
| 9 | Shalimar Bagh | ~8 min | ₹30 |
| 10 | Haiderpur Badli Mor ↔ Yellow/Magenta | ~12 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Anand Vihar ISBT ↔ Blue Line | ~45 min | ₹50 |
| 12 | Mayur Vihar Phase 1 | ~48 min | ₹60 |
| 13 | Lajpat Nagar ↔ Violet Line | ~55 min | ₹60 |
| 14 | INA ↔ Yellow Line | ~60 min | ₹60 |
| 15 | Sarojini Nagar | ~62 min | ₹60 |
⏰ Metro Timings at Adarsh Nagar
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Peak Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — trains every 3–5 minutes. The Yellow Line sees over 20 lakh passenger trips daily across the corridor on peak days, making Adarsh Nagar one of its busier intermediate stops.
Off-Peak Hours: Trains run every 6–10 minutes. MJQRT Smart Card holders get a 20% discount during off-peak hours.
💳 Delhi Metro Fare Chart
| Distance Slab | Token Fare (₹) | Smart Card (₹) | MJQRT Off-Peak (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 km | ₹11 | ₹10 | ₹9 |
| 2 – 5 km | ₹22 | ₹20 | ₹18 |
| 5 – 12 km | ₹33 | ₹30 | ₹26 |
| 12 – 21 km | ₹43 | ₹39 | ₹34 |
| 21 – 32 km | ₹54 | ₹49 | ₹43 |
| Beyond 32 km | ₹64 | ₹58 | ₹51 |
Tourist Card: 1-Day Unlimited ₹200 | 3-Day Unlimited ₹500 (excludes Airport Express). NCMC Card accepted at all standard stations. Tokens available at every TVM on concourse level.
🚪 Entry & Exit Gates
Adarsh Nagar Metro Station has four entry and exit gates, strategically positioned to serve the residential colonies, markets and the GT Karnal Road corridor on all sides.
GT Karnal Road (NH-44) — direct access to auto stands and bus stops on the main highway. Closest gate for commuters from Mukherjee Nagar side.
Adarsh Nagar Market — ideal entry for shoppers and local residents heading to the colony's main commercial strip.
Towards Adarsh Nagar Railway Station (~0.5 km) and nearby commercial areas — the preferred gate for intermodal rail connections.
Indira Nagar / Dungarpur colony side — serving the dense residential pocket on the station's eastern flank.
🏢 Station Facilities & Amenities
Adarsh Nagar Metro Station is a well-maintained elevated station with all standard DMRC commuter facilities. It has received particular attention for cleanliness and CISF security management.
⚡ As of November 2025, EV charging points for two-wheelers have been installed near Adarsh Nagar Metro Station as part of DMRC's green infrastructure expansion. Cycle stands are also available at select gate approaches to promote sustainable last-mile connectivity.
🏛️ Places to Visit & Explore Near Adarsh Nagar
Adarsh Nagar is a mature North Delhi residential and commercial locality surrounded by landmark markets, educational institutions, and cultural sites within easy walking or e-rickshaw distance of the metro.
One of Asia's largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets — a bustling hub just minutes from Gate No. 1, open from the early hours every day.
The main local commercial strip with clothing, household goods, grocery shops and eateries — directly accessible from Gate No. 2.
The famous Tibetan colony and Delhi University's North Campus are accessible in under 20 minutes via the Yellow Line — hugely popular with students.
Part of the Delhi Ring Railway, just 0.5 km from Gate No. 3 — offering intermodal connectivity for passengers heading to Shakur Basti, Delhi Cantt, and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Baba Jaswant Singh Ramji Dass Memorial Hospital, a major public health facility serving North Delhi, accessible via quick metro + auto connection.
Dense residential colonies with affordable housing, local parks and community spaces — the primary catchment area for Adarsh Nagar Metro Station's daily ridership.
🏠 Living Near Adarsh Nagar Metro — Rental & Property Market
Proximity to the Yellow Line metro has significantly boosted the Adarsh Nagar area's property values and rental demand over the past decade. The locality is especially popular with working professionals, students, and families looking for affordable North Delhi housing with good metro connectivity.
- 1 BHK Rental: ₹8,000–₹14,000/month (Adarsh Nagar, Sant Nagar, Indira Nagar)
- 2 BHK Rental: ₹14,000–₹22,000/month depending on floor and amenities
- 3 BHK Flats: ₹22,000–₹35,000/month in newer society buildings
- Property Rates: ₹6,000–₹10,000 per sq ft (built-up), with premium pricing in metro-adjacent buildings
The area is well-suited for families — schools, hospitals, parks and solid last-mile public transport (e-rickshaws, DTC DEVI electric bus routes) are readily available. The rental market remains healthy, especially for 1–3 BHK flats, with metro proximity consistently boosting prices in the immediate 500m radius.
📍 Adarsh Nagar Metro Station — Location Map
🔗 Connectivity Guide — How Adarsh Nagar Connects to Delhi
Adarsh Nagar's single-line Yellow Line connectivity is deceptively powerful. Without any interchange, commuters can travel the full 49 km length of the Yellow Line — from the Samaypur Badli terminus in the north to HUDA City Centre in Gurugram in the south. Key journey times include:
- Azadpur (Pink/Magenta interchange) — 3 minutes | ₹11
- Kashmere Gate (Red + Violet Line) — ~22 minutes | ₹30
- Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place (Blue Line) — ~32 minutes | ₹40
- AIIMS Delhi — ~48 minutes | ₹50
- Hauz Khas (Magenta Line) — ~52 minutes | ₹60
- Jahangirpuri (north, 1 stop) — ~3 minutes | ₹11
- HUDA City Centre, Gurugram — ~83 minutes | ₹60
For multi-line journeys, the closest interchanges are Azadpur (1 stop, Pink Line) to the south and Haiderpur Badli Mor (2 stops, Magenta Line) to the north — giving Adarsh Nagar residents access to Delhi's complete metro network within just a few extra minutes.
❓ FAQs — Adarsh Nagar Metro Station
Adarsh Nagar Metro Station is on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, which runs between Samaypur Badli (north terminus) and HUDA City Centre in Gurugram (south terminus). The station opened on 4 February 2009.
No, Adarsh Nagar is not an interchange station. However, Azadpur (just one stop south) is a major interchange with the Pink Line, and Haiderpur Badli Mor (two stops north) connects to the Magenta Line.
GT Road (NH-44), Azadpur, opposite Adarsh Nagar, Block A, Indira Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Delhi – 110033. Coordinates: 28°43′N, 77°10′E.
The first train towards Gurugram departs at approximately 5:17 AM, and the first train towards Samaypur Badli departs at approximately 5:09 AM. The last train departs at approximately 11:15 PM in both directions on weekdays. On Sundays, services begin at 6:00 AM.
There is no dedicated car parking facility. Limited two-wheeler spaces exist in the vicinity. Cycle stands are available at select gate approaches. EV charging points for two-wheelers were installed near the station as part of DMRC's green initiative in late 2025.
Azadpur Mandi (APMC) is approximately 1–1.5 km from Adarsh Nagar Metro Station, accessible via a short e-rickshaw or auto ride from Gate No. 1, or by walking through the GT Road underpass.
HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI) ATMs are available at Adarsh Nagar Metro Station.
Take the Yellow Line southbound (Platform 1) and travel directly to Kashmere Gate without any interchange. The journey takes approximately 22 minutes and costs ₹30 by token.