{"id":1088711,"date":"2026-06-30T13:02:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=1088711"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T07:32:48","slug":"sarai-rohilla-nearest-metro-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/sarai-rohilla-nearest-metro-station","title":{"rendered":"Nearest Metro Station to Sarai Rohilla, Delhi (2026) | Complete Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’ve got a train out of Sarai Rohilla and you’re trying to figure out the metro side of the journey, here’s the short version: get off at Shastri Nagar on the Red Line. Everything else in this guide is really just detail around that one fact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sarai Rohilla itself handles a steady stream of long-distance trains toward Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and parts of the north, and it sits in a busy stretch of the city, surrounded by markets, old residential lanes, and a fair bit of wholesale trade. It’s smaller than New Delhi station and a lot less overwhelming than Old Delhi, which is part of why regulars prefer it once they know the route.<\/p>\n

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Quick reference<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Metro Station<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Line<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rough Distance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Typical Travel Time<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shastri Nagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~1 to 1.5 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5\u201310 min by auto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pratap Nagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~1.5 to 1.8 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6\u20138 min by auto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Inderlok<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Red & Green Lines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~2.5 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8\u201310 min by auto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Karol Bagh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blue Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~3 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10\u201312 min by auto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Jhandewalan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Blue Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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~3.5 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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12\u201315 min by auto<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Treat these distances as approximate. Different sources and mapping apps put Shastri Nagar anywhere between 0.9 and 1.5 km from the station depending on which road route they’re measuring, and that kind of spread is normal for this part of Delhi where the actual roads zigzag more than a straight line would suggest.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Shastri Nagar Metro Station: the default choice<\/b><\/h2>\n

Distance from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b> Approximately 0.9 to 1.2 km<\/span>
<\/span>Metro Line:<\/b> Red Line<\/span>
<\/span>Travel time by auto:<\/b> 5 to 10 minutes<\/span>
<\/span>Walking time:<\/b> 15 to 20 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the one almost everyone ends up using. It’s especially convenient if you’re arriving from East or North Delhi via the Red Line, since the roads linking the station to Sarai Rohilla are well suited for autos and e-rickshaws.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to reach from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Exit the railway station and head toward Swami Narayan Marg<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Shared autos charge a fixed fare per head, typically Rs 10 to Rs 20 depending on time of day<\/span><\/li>\n
  • E-rickshaws are available right outside the station forecourt<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Gate No. 2 at Shastri Nagar is generally the most convenient exit for the return trip<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Nearby landmarks include Shastri Nagar Market, Liberty Cinema, and Anand Parbat, all within a short ride.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Pratap Nagar Metro Station: close enough to matter<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Distance from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b> Approximately 1.1 to 1.6 km<\/span>
    <\/span>Metro Line:<\/b> Red Line<\/span>
    <\/span>Travel time by auto:<\/b> 7 to 12 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you’re coming in from Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, or North Campus, you might actually find yourself closer to Pratap Nagar than Shastri Nagar. The distance difference is small, and local roads connect it to Sarai Rohilla just as easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to reach from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Take Vir Banda Bairagi Marg from the railway station<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Autos and e-rickshaws operate on a shared basis at low fares<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The road is narrower than the Shastri Nagar approach, so allow a little extra time during peak hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Inderlok Metro Station: best for an interchange<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Distance from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b> Approximately 1.1 to 1.6 km<\/span>
      <\/span>Metro Line:<\/b> Red Line<\/span>
      <\/span>Travel time by auto:<\/b> 7 to 12 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

      Inderlok sits on both the Red and Green Lines, which makes it the natural pick if you’re traveling in from West or North-West Delhi, places like Punjabi Bagh, Mundka, or Kirti Nagar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      How to get there from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Head toward Rohtak Road and continue to the Inderlok junction<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Buses and shared autos run regularly along this stretch<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Useful if your final destination is on the Green Line rather than the Red Line<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Karol Bagh Metro Station: good if you’re staying over<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Distance from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b> Approximately 1.5 to 2.0 km<\/span>
        <\/span>Metro Line:<\/b> Red Line<\/span><\/p>\n

        Karol Bagh sits on the Blue Line and connects directly to Connaught Place, Dwarka, and Noida. It is a bit further out but a sensible choice if you plan to shop, eat or check into a hotel before an early train. It is a roughly ten minute ride from Karol Bagh to Sarai Rohilla.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        5. Jhandewalan Metro Station: useful from Central Delhi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Distance from Sarai Rohilla:<\/b> Approximately 2.2 to 2.5 km<\/span>
        <\/span>Metro Line:<\/b> Red Line<\/span><\/p>\n

        Also on the Blue Line, Jhandewalan works well if you’re starting from Connaught Place or anywhere near it. Jhandewalan Mandir and Paharganj are both close by, so it doubles as a decent stop if you want to see something before heading to the station.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Reaching Sarai Rohilla from the major hubs<\/b><\/h2>\n

        From New Delhi Railway Station: Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, switch to Red Line, get off at Shastri Nagar, then auto the rest of the way. Around 25 to 30 minutes door to door if the interchange goes smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Coming From IGI Airport<\/b><\/p>\n

        Airport Express to New Delhi Metro Station, then the same Yellow-to-Red switch as above. With luggage and the walk between platforms, give yourself 45 minutes to an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Coming From Rajiv Chowk<\/b><\/p>\n

        Same Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate to Red Line route. Since you’re already mid-line, this one’s quicker, usually around 25 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Coming From Noida<\/b><\/p>\n

        Blue Line toward Dwarka, change at an appropriate interchange to reach Kashmere Gate, then Red Line to Shastri Nagar. Closer to 50 to 60 minutes depending on how the interchange timing lines up.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Coming From Gurgaon<\/b><\/p>\n

        Yellow Line straight to Kashmere Gate, then switch to Red Line. One of the more direct combinations on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Coming From Dwarka<\/b><\/p>\n

        Blue Line to Rajiv Chowk, Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then Red Line to Shastri Nagar. Three legs, so build in extra time.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Metro timings and frequency<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Line<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        First Train<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Last Train<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Red Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~5:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~11:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Yellow Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        ~5:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~11:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Blue Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        ~5:30 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        ~11:30 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Trains run every 2 to 5 minutes at peak hours and every 5 to 8 minutes outside of that. Always worth checking the DMRC app closer to your travel date, since timings do shift occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Once you’re out of the metro<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Mode<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        Availability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Rough Fare<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Best For<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Auto-rickshaw<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Easy to find<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        \u20b930\u2013\u20b980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Most travelers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        E-rickshaw<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Easy to find<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		\n

        \u20b920\u2013\u20b940<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Light luggage, short hops<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Cycle rickshaw<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Moderate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        \u20b920\u2013\u20b950<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Local market runs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Cab<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        App-based<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        \u20b9100\u2013\u20b9250<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Families, heavy bags<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Walking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Possible from Shastri Nagar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Free<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Light luggage only<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        E-rickshaws tend to be the fastest option during busy railway hours since they can slip through narrow lanes that cars and autos get stuck behind. Fares shift with traffic, time of day, and a bit of negotiation, so treat the numbers above as a starting point rather than a fixed price.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Nearby landmarks worth knowing<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Landmark<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Rough Distance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Shastri Nagar Market<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~1.2 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Liberty Cinema<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~1.8 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Karol Bagh Market<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~3 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Ajmal Khan Road<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~3.5 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Pusa Institute<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~4 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Connaught Place<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        ~7 km<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        A bit about the area itself<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Sarai Rohilla isn’t as chaotic as Old Delhi station or as massive as New Delhi station, which is exactly why a lot of regulars prefer it. It mainly handles trains heading toward Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Jammu, so if you’re booked on one of those routes, this is likely your station.<\/span><\/p>\n

        The surrounding neighborhood has been getting more attention lately too, mostly because of how well-connected it is without the price tag of more central areas. Karol Bagh and Patel Nagar are both a short ride away if you want markets, food, or a place to stay before an early train. Anand Parbat and Pratap Nagar sit close by as well, and between them you’ve got a decent spread of schools, clinics, and the kind of small grocery and general stores you actually need day to day, not just the big-name markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

        It’s not all polish, though. A few residents in the area complain about the streets not staying clean, and litter builds up faster than it should in some lanes. It’s the kind of thing you notice if you’re walking from the metro rather than taking an auto straight through. None of this affects the actual railway journey but is worth knowing if you’re thinking about staying nearby rather than just passing through.<\/span><\/p>\n

        For travelers, none of that really matters much. For anyone eyeing the area to live in or rent, it’s the kind of detail that’s easy to miss in a pure transit guide and worth a quick visit before deciding.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Is Sarai Rohilla a Good Place to Invest in Property?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Yes, Sarai Rohilla is fast becoming a hubspot for homebuyers and real estate investors alike here are the few reasons that makes this locality considering:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Great Connectivity:<\/b> Sarai Rohilla has a great connectivity with the Delhi Metro\u2019s Red line, Railway stations and with major roads networks, which helps people to travel easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Close to major commercial hubs<\/b>: Sarai Rohilla offers easy access to connaught place, Karol bagh, Patel Nagar, and North delhi. This makes it a suitable location for working people.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Well Developed Infrastructure:<\/b> People who live here have access to almost everything they need such as Hospitals nearby, reputed schools etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

        These factors ensure a steady demand for rental from working professionals and families making<\/span> property for sale in Sarai Rohilla<\/b> a pragmatic choice for end-use and investment. Sarai Rohilla is a good blend of affordability, connectivity and convenience if you are buying your first home or looking for property with appreciation in the long-term and rental income potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Localities Near Sarai Rohilla Worth Comparing<\/b><\/h3>\n

        If you are looking to buy or rent a property near Sarai Rohilla, it is a good idea to check out the nearby localities as well. Each locality has its own set of benefits be it connectivity, property prices or lifestyle and this will help you make a better decision.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Nearby Locality<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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        Why Compare It?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Karol Bagh, Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

        		\n

        Established commercial and residential hub located close to Sarai Rohilla.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Patel Nagar, Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

        		\n

        Well-connected locality with slightly more premium residential options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Rajouri Garden, Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

        		\n

        Popular West Delhi neighbourhood with excellent connectivity via the Blue and Pink Metro Lines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Inderlok, Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

        		\n

        Convenient locality offering direct interchange access to the Red and Green Metro Lines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n

        The bottom line<\/b><\/h3>\n

        Shastri Nagar on the Red Line is the answer for almost anyone heading to Sarai Rohilla, and the journey from there is short enough that it barely changes your overall travel time. Pratap Nagar, Inderlok, Karol Bagh, and Jhandewalan all work too; it just depends on which side of the city you’re starting from and whether you want to stop somewhere on the way. Once you’re off the metro, autos and e-rickshaws will get you the rest of the distance in a matter of minutes, and the route from any of Delhi’s major hubs follows roughly the same pattern: get onto the Red Line via Kashmere Gate, and then it’s a short ride from there.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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