Rajiv Chowk Metro Station Guide 2026: Blue and Yellow Line Interchange, Gates, Palika Bazaar, Timings and Nearby Offices

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 07/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

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

Rajiv Chowk metro station is the underground interchange between the Blue Line and the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, right under the central park of Connaught Place in New Delhi. It is one of the busiest stations on the network, with about 2,16,000 passengers a day in October 2023. This guide covers its platforms, all eight gates and where they lead, fares and timings, how to change lines, and what the station means if you want to rent an office or a home in central Delhi.

Rajiv Chowk metro station at a glance

Lines: Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram) and Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali)
Type: underground, with a concourse level and a platform level; station code RCK
Opened: Yellow Line on 3 July 2005, Blue Line on 31 December 2005
Gates: 8 gates around Connaught Place, including Gate 6 for Palika Bazaar
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)
Parking: no metro parking at the station; NDMC parking lots are around Connaught Place
Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

In this guide

Lines and platforms at Rajiv Chowk
Rajiv Chowk metro station gates and where they lead
How to change between the Blue and Yellow Lines
Fares, tickets and timings
Nearby landmarks
Offices and homes near Rajiv Chowk
Before you rent or buy near Rajiv Chowk
Frequently asked questions

Lines and platforms at Rajiv Chowk

The station has two underground levels: the concourse (tickets and fare gates) above, and all four platforms below. The Yellow Line links it to New Delhi railway station, Chandni Chowk, Hauz Khas and Gurugram; the Blue Line to Karol Bagh, Dwarka, Noida and Vaishali.

Platform	Line	Trains towards	Next station
1	Yellow	Millennium City Centre Gurugram	Patel Chowk
2	Yellow	Samaypur Badli	New Delhi
3	Blue	Noida Electronic City / Vaishali	Barakhamba Road
4	Blue	Dwarka Sector 21	Ramakrishna Ashram Marg

Rajiv Chowk metro station gates and where they lead

Connaught Place is a ring of blocks, so picking the right gate saves a long walk. Gate names below follow DMRC station signage as reported by public station guides.

Gate	Leads to
Gate 1	B Block, Radial Road 3, towards Panchkuian Road and Minto Road
Gate 2	PVR Plaza
Gate 3	D Block, Odeon cinema
Gate 4	E Block, towards Barakhamba Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Gate 5	F and N Block, Radial Road 1, towards Janpath
Gate 6	Palika Bazaar, Radial Road 1, towards Janpath
Gate 7	A Block, Regal building, towards Baba Kharak Singh Marg
Gate 8	A Block, Radial Road 3

Gates are sometimes closed for repairs or crowd control on busy days. Check the signboards on the concourse, or the station page on the DMRC app, before you head for a gate.

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How to change between the Blue and Yellow Lines

Get off the train and follow the overhead signs for the other line (blue or yellow arrows).
Use the stairs or escalators to the concourse level. You stay inside the paid area, so you do not tap your card or QR ticket again.
Walk across the concourse and take the stairs or escalators down to the platform you need. Use the platform table above to pick the right direction.
In peak hours (roughly 8–11 AM and 5–8 PM), allow a few extra minutes. Crowds are heaviest on the Yellow Line platforms.

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: trains on the Blue and Yellow Lines run from early morning (around 5–6 AM) to around 11 PM or later. First and last train times differ by platform and on Sundays, so check the DMRC app or the board at the station before a late trip.

Nearby landmarks

Connaught Place: the Inner, Middle and Outer Circles with shops, restaurants, banks and offices.
Palika Bazaar: the underground market below the central park, reached from Gate 6.
Janpath: the street market and offices south of Connaught Place.
Barakhamba Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg: high-rise office towers to the east.

Offices and homes near Rajiv Chowk

Connaught Place is one of Delhi’s main business districts. Most nearby property is commercial: offices, showrooms and shops in the CP blocks and in the office towers on Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Janpath.

There is little private housing right next to the station. Much of the land around it is government housing and offices under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). People who work in Connaught Place often rent in areas one or a few stops away, such as:

Yellow Line: areas near New Delhi, Chawri Bazar and Chandni Chowk to the north, and Green Park, Hauz Khas and Malviya Nagar to the south.
Blue Line: Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Patel Nagar and Kirti Nagar to the west, and Laxmi Nagar, Mayur Vihar and Noida to the east.
Close by: Gole Market, Bengali Market and Paharganj, which are within a short ride.

Before you rent or buy near Rajiv Chowk

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. Connaught Place and much of central Delhi fall under NDMC, not MCD. Ask the owner for the latest paid tax receipt from the right body.
Read the title papers. Older CP buildings may be leasehold, with lease terms and conversion status that affect a sale. Check the chain of documents and any encumbrance before you pay.
Put the lease in writing. For offices and homes, sign a registered rent or lease agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed.
Walk the route. Time the walk from the property to the right gate at the hour you will travel. In CP, a different gate can mean a much shorter walk.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, the Delhi Metro map, MCD property tax, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. Heading to Noida? See our Botanical Garden metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which lines pass through Rajiv Chowk metro station?

The Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali) and the Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram). It is an interchange, so you can change lines without leaving the paid area.

Which gate of Rajiv Chowk is for Palika Bazaar?

Gate 6 opens towards Palika Bazaar and Janpath. Gate 2 is for PVR Plaza and Gate 7 is for A Block and the Regal building.

How many gates does Rajiv Chowk metro station have?

It has eight gates spread around Connaught Place, leading to the A, B, D, E, F and N Blocks, PVR Plaza, Palika Bazaar, Barakhamba Road and Janpath.

Is Rajiv Chowk the same as Connaught Place?

Yes. Rajiv Chowk is the official name of Connaught Place, and the metro station sits under its central park. Many people still call the whole area CP.

What time does the metro start and end at Rajiv Chowk?

Trains start early in the morning, around 5–6 AM, and run till around 11 PM or later. Exact first and last train times differ by platform and day, so check the DMRC app before a late trip.

Is there parking at Rajiv Chowk metro station?

The station has no metro parking of its own. NDMC runs paid parking lots around Connaught Place close to the gates.

How do I reach New Delhi railway station from Rajiv Chowk?

Take the Yellow Line from Platform 2 towards Samaypur Badli. New Delhi is the very next station. You can also change there for the Airport Express Line.

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; gates may also be closed for works. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate 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; public station guides listing Rajiv Chowk gate signage and ridership data.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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