Harkesh Nagar Okhla Metro Station
Violet Line · South East Delhi, Delhi
About Harkesh Nagar Okhla metro station
It was earlier known as Okhla.
Until December 2014 this station was simply called Okhla. It opened on 3 October 2010, part of the first stretch of the Violet Line to open, timed for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games that day. It is elevated, with side platforms, between Govind Puri and Jasola-Apollo.
The station serves Harkesh Nagar, Shyam Nagar, Okhla Phase II and IIIT Delhi. Three of its four gates, Gates 2 to 4, carry the same DMRC label: Harkesh Nagar, Sanjay Colony and Okhla Phases 1, 2 and 3. Gate 1 is different, labelled for the Shamshaan Ghat and IIIT Delhi.
First and last metro at Harkesh Nagar Okhla
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 Harkesh Nagar Okhla
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Kashmere Gate – Badarpur Border | 3 min 24 s | 4 min 40 s | 4 min | 5 min 10 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 Harkesh Nagar Okhla
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | Govind Puri | 2.6 min |
| Violet | Jasola-Apollo | 2.2 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
- Indian Railways: Okhla Railway Station (6 km, about 70 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: DTC Bus Stand (0.5 km, about 5 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Parking Available and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Harkesh Nagar Okhla
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 4 | Harkesh Nagar, Sanjay Colony, Okhla Phase 1,2&3. | — |
| Gate No. 3 | Harkesh Nagar, Sanjay Colony, Okhla Phase 1,2&3. | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | Harkesh Nagar, Sanjay Colony, Okhla Phase 1,2&3. | — |
| Gate No. 1 | Shamshaan Ghat, IIIT Delhi | Yes |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Kashmere Gate |
| Platform No. 1 | Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Harkesh Nagar Okhla
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Near Gate No. 3 | 90 cars, 930 two-wheelers, 97 cycles |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Harkesh Nagar Okhla
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 Violet Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 33 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 Harkesh Nagar Okhla metro station
The IIIT Delhi campus begins almost at the station: OpenStreetMap shows the IIIT Delhi library about 120 m away in a straight line, its open amphitheatre about 170 m and the Research and Development Block park about 210 m. Shri Maa Anandmayee Ashram Park is about 110 m away. DMRC lists Sanjay Colony about 0.45 km away, six minutes on foot, and a local market and DTC bus stand at about 0.5 km.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Market | Market | 0.5 km | 5 min |
| Sanjay Colony | Locality | 0.45 km | 6 min |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Maa Anandmayee Ashram Park | 110 m | 2 min |
| IIIT Delhi Library | 120 m | 2 min |
| IIIT Delhi Open Amphitheatre | 170 m | 3 min |
| Research and Development Block Park | 210 m | 3 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
It opened in 2010 as Okhla and was renamed Harkesh Nagar Okhla in December 2014. The new name adds Harkesh Nagar, which DMRC names on three of the station’s four gates.
Yes. DMRC labels Gate 1 for IIIT Delhi, and OpenStreetMap shows the IIIT Delhi library about 120 m from the station in a straight line, with its open amphitheatre about 170 m away.