Delhi: Metro Stations within easy reach of tourist sites?

Britishraj · Dec 10th, 2007, 21:22

I will be in Delhi on Jan 08. I would like to know if there are any 'tourist sites' within easy reach of the metro stations,i.e. either walking distance or onwards by auto?
Thanks

Aishah · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:12

Off the top of my head, the Metro does go to Old Delhi where many tourist sites. You could use cycle rickshaw to get around. Also Pragati Maidan is not far from Nizamuddin - take auto to Humayun's Tomb etc. Secretariat not far from India Gate, Museum and I think Railway Museum. Delhi IM'ers can be more specific for you! I think the Metro is brilliant btw.

machadinha · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:16

See also http://www.delhimetrorail.com/

jyotirmoy · Dec 11th, 2007, 12:52

At this moment the metro doesn't cover many tourist sites.
From Chandni Chowk station one can walk to Jama masjid and red fort.
From Kashmere gate station one can go to Majnu ka tila.
From Central Secratariat one can go to India gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and National Museum.

Wiedergehen · Dec 21st, 2007, 07:19

I made the walk from the Chandi Chowk station east to the Jama Masjid just a few weeks ago: may be the best way to approach the Red Fort. Not to be missed. (Readers of 'City of Djinns' w/b esp. appreciative.)

And the metro overall: terrific ! While it may not have stops immediately adjacent to the principal sites, it's often within a quick 'auto' ride or a good walk (e.g.--as per previous Reply--Central Secretariat to Nat'l Museum).

jyotirmoy · Dec 21st, 2007, 10:16

For shoping take the metro to Karolbagh.

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 21st, 2007, 10:48

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

For shoping take the metro to Karolbagh.

To add to that it also goes to Rajouri Garden and I guess somehwere near Kamla Nagar..

jyotirmoy · Dec 21st, 2007, 10:52

I think the Vishavidyalaya line goes very near to Kamla nagar, an interesting market, young crowd & lots of yummy snack joints.

Dec 10th, 2007, 21:22	#1
Britishraj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 115	Delhi: Metro Stations within easy reach of tourist sites? I will be in Delhi on Jan 08. I would like to know if there are any 'tourist sites' within easy reach of the metro stations,i.e. either walking distance or onwards by auto? Thanks __________________ Elvis Has Left The Building Last edited by machadinha : Dec 10th, 2007 at 22:15. Reason: adjusted title

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Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,682	Off the top of my head, the Metro does go to Old Delhi where many tourist sites. You could use cycle rickshaw to get around. Also Pragati Maidan is not far from Nizamuddin - take auto to Humayun's Tomb etc. Secretariat not far from India Gate, Museum and I think Railway Museum. Delhi IM'ers can be more specific for you! I think the Metro is brilliant btw. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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Dec 11th, 2007, 12:52	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,722	At this moment the metro doesn't cover many tourist sites. From Chandni Chowk station one can walk to Jama masjid and red fort. From Kashmere gate station one can go to Majnu ka tila. From Central Secratariat one can go to India gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and National Museum.

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Wiedergehen Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas, U.S. Posts: 7	I made the walk from the Chandi Chowk station east to the Jama Masjid just a few weeks ago: may be the best way to approach the Red Fort. Not to be missed. (Readers of 'City of Djinns' w/b esp. appreciative.) And the metro overall: terrific ! While it may not have stops immediately adjacent to the principal sites, it's often within a quick 'auto' ride or a good walk (e.g.--as per previous Reply--Central Secretariat to Nat'l Museum).

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,722	For shoping take the metro to Karolbagh.

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,722	I think the Vishavidyalaya line goes very near to Kamla nagar, an interesting market, young crowd & lots of yummy snack joints.

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