Shankar Vihar Metro Station
Magenta Line · New Delhi, Delhi
About Shankar Vihar metro station
DMRC describes Shankar Vihar as a defence privilege station, the only one of its type in the Delhi Metro network, with limited entry and exit. It connects the 35 INF BDE Shankar Vihar housing societies, the Army Public School Shankar Vihar, and the Varuna naval mess and canteen. Its two gates follow the same pattern: Gate 1 at the Army Public School and Gate 2 at the army residential area.
The elevated station, with side platforms, opened on 29 May 2018 as part of Phase III and was built at a cost of ₹31.55 crore. It stands on the Magenta Line between Terminal 1-IGI Airport and Vasant Vihar, on the section from Krishna Park Extension to Botanical Garden.
First and last metro at Shankar Vihar
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Shankar Vihar
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta Botanical Garden – Krishna Park Extension | 5 min 20 s | 6 min 05 s | 5 min 48 s | 6 min 25 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Shankar Vihar
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Magenta | Terminal 1-IGI Airport | 3.2 min |
| Magenta | Vasant Vihar | 2.8 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
Shankar Vihar is served by the Magenta Line only, and DMRC lists no railway station, bus terminal or airport among the places near it.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Shankar Vihar
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 2 | Army Residential Area | Yes |
| Gate No. 1 | Army Public School | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Janakpuri West or Krishna Park Extension |
| Platform No. 1 | Botanical Garden |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Shankar Vihar
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Not Available | — |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Shankar Vihar
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹43 from Monday to Saturday and ₹32 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Magenta Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 41 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Shankar Vihar metro station
OpenStreetMap shows no named places within 400 m. What lies around the station is the defence area DMRC describes: the Shankar Vihar societies, the Army Public School and the Varuna naval mess and canteen. The services in DMRC’s list are some distance away: R&R Hospital at 3.8 km, the Vasant Kunj fire station at 5.8 km and the Sadar Bazar Cantt police station at 8.0 km.
Frequently asked questions
DMRC calls it a defence privilege station, the only one of its kind on the network, with limited entry and exit. It serves the army societies, the Army Public School and the Varuna naval mess and canteen.
No. The Magenta Line runs as two separate sections: Krishna Park Extension to Botanical Garden, which includes Shankar Vihar, and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park. There are no through trains between them.