Gate No.1
Towards Army School side
Inside access: Not Required
Station guide
Shankar Vihar
Delhi NCR Metro Station
Magenta Line
Shankar Vihar Metro Station is a key station on the Delhi Metro network. It connects the Magenta Line. The station features 1 entry/exit gates, and first train services starting at approximately 05:30 AM.
Metro Lines
Magenta Line
Gates, Timings, Parking & Nearby Places
This station profile combines current network, facility, accessibility and mapped-area data to add more useful local context while dedicated station-operation notes are still being expanded.
Station quick facts
- Layout
- Metro station on the Magenta Line
- Station address / access area
- Shankar Vihar Metro Station; access reference: Towards Army School side
- Station hours & first / last train
- DMRC First/Last Train Time tool
- First and last trains vary by destination, direction and operating day. Use the operator's pair-specific lookup rather than a generic station-wide time.
- Parking
- Parking not verified
- Parking is not marked as available in the current station facilities dataset. This should be treated as unverified rather than a guarantee that parking is unavailable.
Nearby places
- DLF Emporio
- DLF Promenade
Entry / Exit Gates
Gate No.1
Towards Army School side
Step-free access reported at this gate
Published accessible entry and lift locations
DMRC's accessibility reference lists the following step-free access points for this station. This is a published reference, not live operating status; confirm current lift and gate availability at the station.
Source: DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference. Document dated 17 July 2019; source reviewed 9 August 2026.
Verification & sources
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation operational network map reviewed 9 August 2026.Used for the station's network and line context.
- OpenStreetMap nearby-place record reviewed 9 August 2026.Mapped nearby context; OpenStreetMap data is available under the Open Database License (ODbL).
- DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference reviewed 9 August 2026.Historical accessibility reference dated 17 July 2019; confirm live gate and lift status.
Timings and gate access may change during maintenance, holidays or crowd-control hours.
About this station
Shankar Vihar is served by Magenta Line. This is not listed as an interchange station.
In the current dataset, this is a single-line stop with station code SKVR. Nearby mapped area references include DLF Emporio, DLF Promenade.
Why this station matters on the network
Shankar Vihar currently appears in approximately 0 route-page combinations on this site, which helps travellers compare direct and interchange-based journeys from this stop.
Station profile
Shankar Vihar is currently described here as metro station on the magenta line. Recorded facilities include Lift, Escalator, Toilet. Parking is marked as not verified in the current station profile.
Station details
- Station code
- SKVR
- Location coordinates
- 28.55010, 77.15280
- Network source
- Official operational map
Position on each line
Magenta Line
Stop 7 of 25 when travelling from Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden.
Previous: Terminal 1-IGI Airport (3.41 km straight-line); next: Vasant Vihar (1.30 km straight-line).
Places near the station
- DLF EmporioShopping centre - approximately 0.82 km direct distance
- DLF PromenadeShopping centre - approximately 0.90 km direct distance
Source: OpenStreetMap snapshot dated 9 August 2026. Places and access routes can change; confirm important destinations before travel.
Other nearby metro stations
- Vasant Vihar - approximately 1.3 km direct distance.
- Munirka - approximately 2.3 km direct distance.
- Kishan Garh - approximately 2.5 km direct distance.
- Delhi Aerocity - approximately 3.1 km direct distance.
Coordinate distance is not walking distance; road access and station entrances may make the practical journey longer.
Facilities
Lift
Available
Escalator
Available
Parking
Not confirmed in our data
ATM
Not confirmed in our data
Toilet
Available
Facility records are not live operating status. Confirm essential accessibility and passenger facilities before travel.
Nearby Stations
Vasant Vihar
Metro Station
Approx. 1.3 km direct distance
Munirka
Metro Station
Approx. 2.3 km direct distance
Kishan Garh
Metro Station
Approx. 2.5 km direct distance
Delhi Aerocity
Metro Station
Approx. 3.1 km direct distance
Terminal 1-IGI Airport
Metro Station
Approx. 3.4 km direct distance
Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh
Metro Station
Approx. 3.8 km direct distance
Direct distance is not walking distance; entrances and road access can make the practical journey longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shankar Vihar an interchange station?
No. The current network data shows Shankar Vihar on Magenta Line.
Which gates are available at Shankar Vihar Metro Station?
Shankar Vihar Metro Station has 1 gates: Gate No.1 (Towards Army School side). Check station signboards for live operational status.
Is parking available at Shankar Vihar Metro Station?
Parking at Shankar Vihar is not officially verified. Parking is not marked as available in the current station facilities dataset. This should be treated as unverified rather than a guarantee that parking is unavailable.
Which stations are adjacent to Shankar Vihar?
The adjacent mapped stations are Terminal 1-IGI Airport, Vasant Vihar.
Which facilities are recorded at Shankar Vihar?
Our current data records lift, escalator, toilet at this station. Confirm essential facilities before travelling.
Which landmarks are reported near Shankar Vihar?
Reported nearby places include DLF Emporio, DLF Promenade. Gate access and local conditions can change, so verify station signs on arrival.
Where is an accessible entrance or lift at Shankar Vihar?
The published DMRC accessibility reference lists Gate No.1: Towards Army School side. Gate and lift operations can change, so confirm current access at the station.