Central Secretariat Okhla Bird Sanctuary Delhi Metro Route
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट → ओखला पक्षी अभयारण्य
⇄ Reverse Route
📍 Quick Answer:
Central Secretariat se Okhla Bird Sanctuary tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 41 minutes lagte hain,
16 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by Delhi Metro takes approximately 41 minutes covering 20.8 km across 16 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट से ओखला पक्षी अभयारण्य — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
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Kalkaji Mandir
कालकाजी मंदिर VIO
Platform 1
✓ → Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary by Delhi Metro is approximately 41 minutes, covering a distance of 20.8 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 45 minutes.
📍 Central Secretariat → Okhla Bird Sanctuary Route Map
🗺️ Central Secretariat → Okhla Bird Sanctuary — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is calculated based on the distance of 20.8 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
Kalkaji Mandir
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 1
✓ · Board Magenta Line
Platform 3
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is via the Violet Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 16 stations via the Violet Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 16 stations between Central Secretariat and Okhla Bird Sanctuary by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary takes approximately 41 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Central Secretariat towards Okhla Bird Sanctuary departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
No. The Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Central Secretariat for the train going towards Okhla Bird Sanctuary. Platform Platform No. 4 heads towards Towards start (4). Platform Platform No. 3 heads towards Towards end (3).
The reverse journey from Okhla Bird Sanctuary to Central Secretariat takes the same time (~41 min) and distance (20.8 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Central Secretariat as source and Okhla Bird Sanctuary as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Central Secretariat towards Okhla Bird Sanctuary is at approximately 11:30 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary is ₹31. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹4 on the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.9 kg of CO₂ on the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary journey (20.8 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route has 1 interchange. The Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 41-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Central Secretariat:
11:30 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Central Secretariat to Okhla Bird Sanctuary (20.8 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.4g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.5g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.1g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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