Lodhi garden nearest metro station is Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line. Leave by Gate 1, and the garden’s main entrance on Lodhi Road is about a kilometre east, a flat 12 to 15 minute walk with shade in places. It’s a short trip, but once you’re inside the gates the metro feels far away. The garden covers roughly 90 acres of lawns and old trees, with 15th- and 16th-century tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi rulers who governed Delhi before the Mughals. Joggers are out at dawn, and families picnic on the grass at dusk.
The garden has several entrances spread around its edges, and different metro stations lead to different ones. Pick the station that matches the gate you want, and you won’t have to walk around the outside of the garden to reach it.
| Detail | Information |
| Nearest metro station | Jor Bagh (Yellow Line) |
| Exit to use | Gate 1 (Safdarjung Fire Station, Lodhi Colony, Jor Bagh Road, Lodhi Garden) |
| Distance to the garden’s Lodhi Road entrance | About 1 km |
| Walking time | About 12–15 minutes |
| Jor Bagh platforms | Platform 1 towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram; Platform 2 towards Samaypur Badli |
| Station structure | Underground |
| Violet Line alternative | Khan Market, about 1.3–1.5 km to the garden’s northern side |
| Other nearby stations | Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow); JLN Stadium (Violet) |
| Garden main entrance | Gate 1, Lodhi Road (next to the garden restaurant) |
| Garden address | Lodhi Estate, New Delhi 110003 |
| Garden timings | Early morning (about 5–6 AM) to about 8 PM, varying by season |
| Entry fee | Free |
| Also nearby | Safdarjung’s Tomb (about 300 m from Jor Bagh), India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Art District |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
Jor Bagh Gate 1 to the Lodhi Road Entrance
Jor Bagh is an underground station on the Yellow Line, between INA and Lok Kalyan Marg. It has two street exits:
- Gate 1 leads to the Safdarjung Fire Station, Karbala Lane, Lodhi Colony, and Jor Bagh Road. Station signs note that Lodhi Garden is about 1 km away in this direction.
- Gate 2 leads to Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Safdarjung’s Tomb.
Take Gate 1 and head east along Lodhi Road. It’s a wide, tree-lined road through Lutyens-era government housing, and the walk is easy. Look for Gate 1 of the garden on the left, beside the well-known garden restaurant. That’s the entrance heritage walk groups use as a meeting point. If you don’t want to walk, autos wait near the station, and the ride takes about five minutes.
This route leads straight to the southern part of the garden, where the Tomb of Mohammed Shah stands on its lawn. It’s the most practical way in for most visitors.
Match the Metro to the Garden Gate
The garden has entrances on several sides. The one you use decides which part of the garden you reach first:
| Garden side | Best metro station | What’s closest inside |
| Lodhi Road (south, main Gate 1) | Jor Bagh (Yellow), Gate 1 | Tomb of Mohammed Shah, main lawns |
| Amrita Shergill Marg (north-west, towards Sujan Singh Park and Golf Links) | Khan Market (Violet) | Sikandar Lodi’s Tomb, Athpula bridge |
| Max Mueller Marg (east, near India International Centre) | Khan Market or JLN Stadium (Violet) | Bara Gumbad and Shisha Gumbad area, IIC side |
The garden’s paths connect all of these, so you can go in one side and out the other. Many regular visitors do this, arriving from Jor Bagh and leaving towards Khan Market for coffee.
Khan Market on the Violet Line
If you’re coming on the Violet Line, from Faridabad, Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place, ITO, or Kashmere Gate, get off at Khan Market. The station has four exits. For the garden, Gate 3 (Lodhi Road and the Ambassador Hotel side) and Gate 2 (Pandara Road and Golf Links) are the useful ones. Gate 4 opens into the Khan Market shopping area itself.
The walk to the garden’s northern and western entrances is about 1.3 to 1.5 km through quiet residential streets. It’s a little longer than the Jor Bagh walk, but it’s pleasant, and you can stop at the market on the way back. Khan Market station has no parking, so use it only if you’re arriving by metro.
Lok Kalyan Marg and JLN Stadium
Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow Line, one stop north of Jor Bagh) is about 1 km from the garden’s western edge. Some maps show it as slightly closer than Jor Bagh. In practice, fewer autos wait there and the route is less direct, so Jor Bagh is still the easier choice for most people.
JLN Stadium (Violet Line) is about 1.5 km or more from the garden, depending on the entrance. It’s the better station if you plan to start at the Lodhi Art District, the streets of Lodhi Colony covered in large murals. You can walk through the murals first and reach the garden afterwards.
Plan a Half-Day Around the Garden
Lodhi Garden is in a part of Delhi with plenty to see within walking distance, so you can build a relaxed half-day around it without extra metro rides:
- Safdarjung’s Tomb, about 300 m from Jor Bagh’s Gate 2, is one of the last great Mughal garden tombs. It’s quieter than Humayun’s Tomb and worth an hour before walking to Lodhi Garden. It has an entry fee, unlike Lodhi Garden.
- Lodhi Art District, the mural-covered blocks of Lodhi Colony between Jor Bagh and JLN Stadium, is an open-air gallery. The morning light is best for photos.
- Khan Market, on the garden’s north side, has bookshops, cafés, and restaurants, making it a good place to finish.
- India Habitat Centre and India International Centre, both on the garden’s eastern side, host exhibitions, talks, and film screenings that are often free.
A simple order: Jor Bagh (Gate 2), then Safdarjung’s Tomb, then a walk along Lodhi Road to the garden’s Gate 1, then through the garden to Khan Market, and finally back on the Violet Line from Khan Market station.
Morning Walkers and Evening Visitors
The garden has two busy periods, and the metro works well for both:
- Early morning: Walkers and joggers start arriving from about sunrise. Yellow Line trains at Jor Bagh start running from around 5:20 AM, so you can reach the gates just as they open.
- Evening: The lawns fill up in the late afternoon, especially on weekends. The garden usually closes around 8 PM, with some seasonal variation, so check posted timings if you’re arriving late.
- Winter (November–February) is the most comfortable season, with mild days and the migratory birds some visitors come to spot. Smoggy mornings can cut visibility, so check the air-quality index before an early walk.
- Summer (April–June) is best in the first two hours after opening. By noon, the paths are hot despite the shade.
- Monsoon (July–September) turns the garden deep green, but paths near the lake area can get muddy.
A few practical points:
- Entry is free, and there’s no ticket counter. Just walk in through any open gate.
- Cycling and pets have been restricted on the garden’s paths at times. Follow the notices at the gate.
- Carry water. There are few places inside to buy drinks, apart from the restaurant near Gate 1.
- Last Yellow Line trains from Jor Bagh leave at about 11:35 PM (towards Gurugram) and 11:45 PM (towards Samaypur Badli). There’s plenty of time after an evening visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is the nearest metro station to Lodhi Garden?
Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line, about 1 km from the garden’s Lodhi Road entrance.
Q. Which gate of Jor Bagh metro station should I take for Lodhi Garden?
Gate 1, which leads to Jor Bagh Road and Lodhi Colony.
Q. How far is Lodhi Garden from Khan Market metro station?
About 1.3–1.5 km to the garden’s northern entrances, a 15–20 minute walk.
Q. Is there an entry fee for Lodhi Garden?
No. Entry is free.
Q. What are Lodhi Garden’s opening hours?
Usually from early morning (around 5–6 AM) to about 8 PM, with some seasonal variation.
Q. Which Violet Line station is closest to Lodhi Garden?
Khan Market is the closest Violet Line station.
Q. Can I combine Lodhi Garden with Safdarjung’s Tomb by metro?
Yes. Both are reached from Jor Bagh station, and the tomb is about 300 m from Gate 2.
Q. Which metro station is best for the Lodhi Art District?
JLN Stadium on the Violet Line, or Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line.
