Rajghat nearest metro station is Delhi Gate on the Violet Line. It’s roughly 1 to 1.5 km from the memorial, which is about a 12 to 18 minute walk east towards the Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), or a quick auto ride. ITO, one stop south on the Violet Line, is about 2 km away and a sensible alternative, especially if you’re combining the visit with the ITO area.
Raj Ghat is the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, built at the spot where he was cremated on 31 January 1948. The simple black marble platform, with an eternal flame at one end, stands in landscaped lawns beside the Yamuna. Visiting heads of state often lay wreaths here, and on 2 October (Gandhi Jayanti) and 30 January (Martyrs’ Day), national leaders gather for prayers. Nearby are the samadhis of several other national leaders, including Shanti Van and Vijay Ghat, as well as the Gandhi National Museum.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Delhi Gate (Violet Line) |
| Distance | Roughly 1–1.5 km |
| Walking time | About 12–18 minutes |
| By auto | About 5 minutes |
| Alternative station | ITO (Violet Line), about 2 km |
| Delhi Gate exits | Gate 1 (Maulana Azad Medical College); Gate 2 (G.B. Pant Hospital); Gate 3 (Daryaganj); Gate 4 (Ambedkar Stadium); Gate 5 (Arun Jaitley Stadium) |
| Location | Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road), near Daryaganj, New Delhi |
| Timings | Open daily, roughly from early morning to evening |
| Entry | Free |
| Nearby | Gandhi National Museum, Shanti Van, Vijay Ghat, Shakti Sthal |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
From Delhi Gate Station
Delhi Gate is an underground Violet Line station at the junction of Asaf Ali Road, Netaji Subhash Marg and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, between ITO and Jama Masjid. For Raj Ghat:
- Leave the station on the Arun Jaitley Stadium side, through Gate 5, or the Ambedkar Stadium side, through Gate 4, both of which face towards the Ring Road.
- Walk east towards Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road).
- Raj Ghat’s entrance is on the Ring Road, set back in green lawns. Follow the signs for the memorial.
The route crosses busy roads, so use the marked crossings. With older relatives, or in the summer heat, take an auto from outside the station instead. The ride takes about 5 minutes.
From ITO
ITO is one Violet Line stop south of Delhi Gate and about 2 km from Raj Ghat. It’s useful if you’re coming from Mandi House, Central Secretariat or the ITO office area. Take an auto north along the Ring Road side to the memorial.
Routes to Raj Ghat
| Starting point | Route | Approx. metro time |
| Kashmere Gate ISBT | Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh, 3 stops to Delhi Gate | About 7–8 min |
| Rajiv Chowk / Connaught Place | Blue Line to Mandi House, then Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate to Delhi Gate | About 12–15 min |
| New Delhi Railway Station | Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then Violet Line to Delhi Gate | About 15–20 min |
| Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk) | Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, then Violet Line; or an auto via Daryaganj | About 12–15 min |
| Lajpat Nagar / Faridabad | Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate to Delhi Gate, direct | About 20–60 min |
| Noida / Vaishali | Blue Line to Mandi House, then Violet Line | About 35–45 min |
| Hauz Khas / Gurugram | Yellow Line to Central Secretariat, then Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate | About 30–60 min |
| IGI Airport (T3) | Airport Express to New Delhi, Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, Violet Line | About 45–55 min |
Metro times don’t include the walk or auto ride to the memorial.
Visiting Raj Ghat
- Remove your shoes before walking up to the memorial platform. There’s a shoe-keeping area near the path.
- Dress respectfully and keep noise down. It’s a place of remembrance.
- Photography is generally allowed in the grounds, but be respectful near the memorial itself.
- Timings: Raj Ghat is open daily from roughly early morning to evening. Check current timings before a late visit.
- Special days: On 30 January and 2 October, and during visits by foreign dignitaries, security is heavy. Public access may be restricted for part of the day, and the Ring Road may be closed to traffic.
- Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the memorial, and more if you visit the Gandhi National Museum across the road.
Combine It With
- Gandhi National Museum, opposite Raj Ghat, which has personal belongings and photographs of Gandhi.
- Daryaganj and the Sunday book market at Mahila Haat, near Delhi Gate.
- Red Fort, a short ride north along the Ring Road.
- Feroz Shah Kotla, the ruined 14th-century citadel near ITO and Delhi Gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which is the nearest metro station to Raj Ghat?
Delhi Gate on the Violet Line, roughly 1–1.5 km away.
Q2. How long does it take to walk from Delhi Gate metro to Raj Ghat?
About 12–18 minutes, or around 5 minutes by auto.
Q3. Which gate of Delhi Gate metro should I use for Raj Ghat?
Gate 5 (Arun Jaitley Stadium) or Gate 4 (Ambedkar Stadium), on the side facing the Ring Road.
Q4. Is there an entry fee for Raj Ghat?
No. Entry is free.
Q5. Is ITO metro station near Raj Ghat?
Yes. It’s about 2 km away, a short auto ride.
Q6. What is Raj Ghat?
It’s the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, built at the site of his cremation in 1948.
Q7. Is Raj Ghat open on 2 October?
It hosts official ceremonies that day, so public access may be restricted for part of the day.
Q8. Is the Gandhi National Museum near Raj Ghat?
Yes. It’s across the road from the memorial.
