Bangla sahib nearest metro station is Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express Line. Leave by its exit gate on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, and the gurudwara’s gold dome is a few hundred metres south along the same road, about a five to seven minute walk. Most visitors don’t think of the airport line and head for Rajiv Chowk or Patel Chowk. Those stations are also close, but the walks from them are a little longer. Which one suits you depends on the line you’re already travelling on and whether you’re coming straight from the airport.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is at the junction of Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Ashok Road, just west of Connaught Place. It’s associated with Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, and is known for its sarovar (holy pool) and its community kitchen, which serves free meals all day. It’s open around the clock, entry is free, and everyone is welcome, whatever their faith.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express / Orange Line) |
| Exit to use | Gate 2, Baba Kharak Singh Marg (main road side), exit only |
| Entry gate at Shivaji Stadium | Gate 1, Baba Kharak Singh Marg (back side), entry only |
| Distance from Shivaji Stadium | About 300–600 m, depending on the gurudwara entrance |
| Walking time | About 5–7 minutes |
| Rajiv Chowk option | Gate 7 (Radial Road-2, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, A Block); about 1–1.2 km, 15 minutes |
| Patel Chowk option | Yellow Line; about 1 km by road, 12–15 minutes |
| Gurudwara location | Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Ashok Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Langar (community kitchen) | Free meals served throughout the day |
| Dress requirement | Head covered; shoes removed (scarves and shoe deposit available) |
| From IGI Airport T3 | Airport Express direct to Shivaji Stadium, about 20 minutes |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Shivaji Stadium: The Closest Stop
Shivaji Stadium is an underground station on the Airport Express Line, one stop before the New Delhi terminus. It has one unusual feature: its two gates are one-way.
- Gate 1, on the back side of Baba Kharak Singh Marg, is the entry
- Gate 2, on the main road side of Baba Kharak Singh Marg, is the exit
Both gates have step-free access. When you arrive, you’ll leave through Gate 2, which opens directly onto Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Turn south, away from Connaught Place, and walk along the road. The gurudwara’s gold-domed main building soon comes into view on the same side, at the Ashok Road junction.
When you go back, look for Gate 1 on the back side. You can’t enter through the exit gate, so check where you’re going before you cross the road.
Who should use Shivaji Stadium:
- Travellers coming straight from IGI Airport. The Airport Express runs directly from Terminal 3 in about 20 minutes, with no changes. The airport-line fare is higher than on regular lines.
- Anyone at New Delhi Railway Station. Shivaji Stadium is one stop from New Delhi on the Airport Express, a ride of about three minutes.
- Visitors coming from Dwarka via the Airport Express (Dwarka Sector 21 and Yashobhoomi).
Rajiv Chowk Gate 7: The Walk Down Baba Kharak Singh Marg
If you’re on the Blue or Yellow Line, Rajiv Chowk is usually the practical choice. Leave by Gate 7, which opens onto Radial Road-2, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, and A Block of Connaught Place.
From Gate 7, walk south-west along Baba Kharak Singh Marg, the road that leads out of Connaught Place towards the gurudwara. The walk is about 1 to 1.2 km and takes around 15 minutes. You’ll pass the old Hanuman Mandir, the state government emporiums, and a long row of trees. It’s one of central Delhi’s more pleasant walks, and many pilgrims make it every day.
Rajiv Chowk is Delhi’s busiest interchange, with eight exits and complicated passages underground. If you come up at a different gate, walking around the Inner Circle to Gate 7’s side can add ten minutes. Follow the signs for Gate 7 before you leave the paid area.
Patel Chowk on the Yellow Line
Patel Chowk is one stop south of Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow Line, on Sansad Marg. The gurudwara is about 1 km away by road, heading west along Ashok Road, a walk of 12 to 15 minutes. It’s a good option if you’re coming north on the Yellow Line from Gurugram, Hauz Khas, AIIMS or Central Secretariat, because you avoid the crowds at Rajiv Chowk.
The area around Patel Chowk is mostly government buildings and wide avenues, so the walk is quieter than the one from Connaught Place. Check the station’s exit signs for the Ashok Road side before you come up.
Which Station From Where
| Coming from | Best station | Route |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Shivaji Stadium | Airport Express direct, about 20 min |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Shivaji Stadium | Airport Express, 1 stop; or Yellow Line to Rajiv Chowk, Gate 7 |
| Noida / Vaishali / Dwarka (Blue Line) | Rajiv Chowk | Blue Line to Rajiv Chowk, Gate 7 |
| Gurugram / Hauz Khas / AIIMS (Yellow Line) | Patel Chowk | Yellow Line north, no change |
| Kashmere Gate / Chandni Chowk (Yellow Line) | Rajiv Chowk | Yellow Line south, Gate 7 |
| Faridabad / Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line) | Patel Chowk | Violet Line to Central Secretariat, Yellow Line 1 stop north |
| Anand Vihar / Mayur Vihar (Blue Line) | Rajiv Chowk | Blue Line to Rajiv Chowk, Gate 7 |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin | Rajiv Chowk or Patel Chowk | Pink Line to Dilli Haat–INA, then Yellow Line north |
The Magenta Line’s Phase 4 central corridor will also stop at Shivaji Stadium once it’s complete, which will make the gurudwara easier to reach from more parts of the city.
Before You Walk In: Visiting the Gurudwara
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib welcomes everyone. A few customs apply to all visitors:
- Cover your head. Men and women both need to. If you haven’t brought a scarf, free head coverings are available at the entrance.
- Remove your shoes and hand them in at the free shoe deposit (joda ghar) before entering. Socks are fine, but you’ll walk through a shallow foot-wash channel at the entrance.
- No alcohol or tobacco is allowed anywhere on the premises.
- Photography: It’s usually allowed in the outer courtyard and around the sarovar. Inside the main prayer hall, keep your phone away and follow any signs.
- Langar: Free vegetarian meals are served in the community kitchen hall throughout the day. Visitors sit together on the floor, and anyone can volunteer to help in the kitchen or with washing up.
- The sarovar: The large holy pool beside the main building is where devotees collect water. Walk around it clockwise.
Best times to visit:
- Early morning (around dawn) for the calm of the first prayers and kirtan.
- Evening, when the dome and sarovar are lit up and the courtyard is busy but peaceful.
- Gurpurab days and Baisakhi, which draw very large crowds, with processions, illuminations and extended langar. Allow extra time on these days, both in the metro and at the shoe deposit.
When Central Delhi Stations Close
Shivaji Stadium, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk are all in the government area of central Delhi. DMRC sometimes closes entry and exit at these stations at short notice for security reasons during large protests or major events. In July 2026, all three were among sixteen central stations closed this way for most of a day. Trains kept running through them, but passengers couldn’t get on or off.
If that happens:
- Check DMRC’s app or X account before setting out.
- Stations a little outside the central zone, such as RK Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan or New Delhi, may still be open. From these, an auto or cab to the gurudwara takes 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic and road closures.
- The gurudwara itself usually stays open. It’s the metro stations and nearby roads that are affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is the nearest metro station to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib?
Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express Line, about 300–600 m away.
Q. Which gate should I use at Rajiv Chowk for Bangla Sahib?
Gate 7, which opens onto Baba Kharak Singh Marg.
Q. How far is Bangla Sahib from Rajiv Chowk metro station?
About 1–1.2 km, roughly a 15-minute walk from Gate 7.
Q. Is Gurudwara Bangla Sahib open 24 hours?
Yes. It’s open around the clock, and entry is free.
Q. Can I reach Bangla Sahib directly from Delhi airport by metro?
Yes. Take the Airport Express from Terminal 3 to Shivaji Stadium, about 20 minutes with no change.
Q. Which Yellow Line station is closest to Bangla Sahib?
Patel Chowk, about 1 km away, or Rajiv Chowk via Gate 7.
Q. Do I need to cover my head at Bangla Sahib?
Yes. Free head coverings are available at the entrance.
Q. Is langar at Bangla Sahib free for everyone?
Yes. Free meals are served to all visitors throughout the day.
