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Delhi Gate is well-connected by various modes of transport. The nearest railway station is Old Delhi Railway Station, located just about 2 km away. The closest metro station is Delhi Gate Metro Station on the Violet Line, offering easy access to other parts of the city. For bus travelers, Daryaganj Bus Stand is the nearest, situated within walking distance. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, approximately 20 km from Delhi Gate, accessible by road and metro. These transport links make visiting Delhi Gate convenient for both locals and tourists.
Delhi Gate is the southern entrance to the historic walled city of Shahjahanabad, also known as Old Delhi. Built in 1638 by Emperor Shah Jahan, it was part of the high rubble-built walls that once enclosed the city. This impressive sandstone structure served as a passageway for the emperor, especially when he traveled to the nearby Jama Masjid for prayers. Located at the end of Netaji Subhash Marg, near Daryaganj, the gate now connects Old Delhi with New Delhi. It closely resembles the northern Kashmiri Gate in design and architecture. Two stone elephant carvings once stood near its entrance. The road from Delhi Gate runs through Daryaganj towards the Kashmiri Gate. While part of the eastern fort wall was demolished to build the Old Delhi Railway Station, the western section still remains. Today, Delhi Gate is a protected heritage monument under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Year of Built: 16th - 17th Century
Address: Netaji Subhash Marg (formerly Netaji Subhash Chandra Road), at the edge of Daryaganj
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: Central Delhi
Pincode: 110006
Longitude: 77.2406°
Latitude: 28.6412°