Chandni Chowk Metro Station: Gates, Line, Timings and Nearby Areas

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Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Chandni Chowk metro station is an underground station on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, in the heart of Old Delhi. It is the closest metro stop for the Chandni Chowk market, Old Delhi (Delhi Junction) railway station, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Parathe Wali Gali and the wholesale lanes of Khari Baoli. This guide covers its gates, platforms, fares and timings, the best line changes, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy in the walled city.

Line and platforms at Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk is a through station on the Yellow Line, not an interchange. Both directions use one island platform, so check the train display before you board.

Kashmere Gate, one stop north, is a three-line interchange. New Delhi railway station is two stops south and Rajiv Chowk is three stops south.

Chandni Chowk metro station gates and where they lead

Public station guides agree on the gates below. Gate 2 is listed as the step-free (accessible) entrance.

Some guides also list a Gate 4, but sources do not agree on it. Gates can be closed for works or crowd control. Follow the signboards at the station or the DMRC app.

Fares, tickets and timings

• Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
• Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines, or at the counters.
• Cards: a DMRC smart card or a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
• Timings: the first trains run from around 5:30–6 AM and the last trains pass close to midnight. Public guides give different times for each direction, so check the DMRC app before an early train or a late return.
• Parking: no DMRC parking is listed at this station. The main Chandni Chowk road is a no-motor-vehicle zone, so plan to arrive by metro, on foot or by cycle-rickshaw.

How to reach other lines from Chandni Chowk

1. Red and Violet Lines: ride one stop north to Kashmere Gate and change for Rohini, Shahdara, Ghaziabad, ITO, Lajpat Nagar and Faridabad.
2. Airport Express: ride two stops south to New Delhi and change for IGI Airport and Dwarka Sector 21.
3. Blue Line: ride three stops south to Rajiv Chowk and change for Karol Bagh, Dwarka, Noida and Vaishali.
4. Magenta Line: ride south to Hauz Khas and change for Kalkaji, Botanical Garden and Janakpuri West.

Line changes at these stations happen inside the paid area, so you do not tap your card again.

Chandni Chowk road: what changed

The main Chandni Chowk road, about 1.3 km from the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid, was redeveloped and notified as a non-motorised vehicle zone in June 2021. Motor vehicles are not allowed on this stretch from 9 AM to 9 PM, except emergency vehicles. For shoppers, traders and residents, this makes the metro the easiest way in during the day.

Nearby landmarks

• Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib: a short walk from Gate 5 on the main road.
• Parathe Wali Gali and Kinari Bazar: food and wedding-trim lanes off the main road.
• Khari Baoli: a large wholesale market for spices and dry fruits, at the Fatehpuri end.
• Red Fort and Jama Masjid: about a kilometre away; the Violet Line stations Lal Quila and Jama Masjid are closer to them.
• Old Delhi railway station: reached from Gate 3.

Homes and shops near Chandni Chowk metro

Chandni Chowk is part of the old walled city of Shahjahanabad. It is one of India’s busiest trading areas, with wholesale and retail markets for cloth, wedding wear, electronics, electricals, spices, silver and books. Most property here is commercial, and homes are mainly in older buildings in the lanes (kuchas and katras) behind the main roads.

• Shops and godowns: small shops, upper-floor offices and storage spaces, often in very old buildings.
• Old residential lanes: family homes and havelis in the lanes around Dariba, Kinari Bazar, Sitaram Bazar and Ballimaran.

The station puts Connaught Place, Delhi University and Gurugram on one line, and the railway station next door. Demand for shops and storage near the metro gates stays steady, but the value of any unit depends on its title, its condition and its access, not just the metro.

Before you rent or buy near Chandni Chowk

• Check the title carefully. Many old properties have long chains of family ownership, old leases or tenants under old rent laws. Trace the full chain and check for disputes before you pay.
• Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is worked out on the deal value or the circle rate, whichever is higher.
• Check the property tax record. The area is under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Ask for the property ID and the latest paid receipt.
• Check the building. Many buildings are decades old. Look at the structure, wiring and staircases, and ask MCD what approvals you need before repairs or rebuilding.
• Check fire safety. Narrow lanes and old wiring raise fire risk. Look for fire extinguishers and a clear exit, especially in godowns.
• Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and use clearly stated.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, MCD property tax, the rent agreement format, checking property documents before buying and the Delhi Metro map. Going south on the Yellow Line? See our Rajiv Chowk metro station guide and Chhattarpur metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; gates may be closed for works or crowd control. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, property tax record and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; Government of NCT of Delhi notification of June 2021 on the Chandni Chowk non-motorised zone, as reported; public station guides listing Chandni Chowk gate signage and train times.

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