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National Zoological Park Delhi

How To Reach National Zoological Park Delhi

How to Reach National Zoological Park Delhi, India

The National Zoological Park, also known as the Delhi Zoo, is a popular destination situated in the heart of India's capital city, New Delhi. Below are the various modes of transportation you can use to get there from across India.

By Train

Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station (Station Code: NDLS)

The New Delhi Railway Station is well-connected to different parts of India. Upon reaching, you can hire a taxi or take an auto-rickshaw to the zoo, which is about 5 km away. Alternatively, you can use the Delhi Metro, alighting at the Pragati Maidan Metro Station on the Blue Line, which is the closest metro station to the zoo.

By Flight

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (Airport Code: DEL)

The Airport is approximately 20 km from the National Zoological Park. Upon arrival, travelers can either take a taxi, an app-based cab service, or use the Airport Express Line to get to New Delhi Railway Station and then proceed by local transport to the zoo.

By Road

Tourists can drive to the Zoo or hire a cab. There is ample parking available on-site for those bringing their own vehicles.

Reaching National Zoological Park Delhi from India's Top 10 Cities

City Distance by Road (approx.) By Flight By Train
Mumbai 1,415 km Direct flights to DEL; duration 2-3 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 15-16 hours
Bangalore 2,175 km Direct flights to DEL; duration 2.5-3 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 30-33 hours
Hyderabad 1,575 km Direct flights to DEL; duration about 2 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 22-24 hours
Kolkata 1,465 km Direct flights to DEL; duration 2-2.5 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 17-19 hours
Chennai 2,180 km Direct flights to DEL; duration 2.5-3 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 28-30 hours
Ahmedabad 935 km Direct flights to DEL; duration about 1.5 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 14-15 hours
Pune 1,465 km Direct flights to DEL; duration about 2 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 20-22 hours
Jaipur 270 km Direct flights to DEL; duration less than 1 hour Direct trains to NDLS; duration 4-5 hours
Surat 1,160 km Direct flights to DEL; duration about 1.5 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 12-14 hours
Visakhapatnam 1,815 km Direct flights to DEL; duration about 2 hours Direct trains to NDLS; duration 26-28 hours

Suggested Road Route with Stopover

  • Mumbai to Delhi - A road trip would typically involve taking the NH48 with a suggestion to stop over at Udaipur or Jaipur.

  • Bangalore to Delhi - Take the NH44; possible stopover in Hyderabad.

  • Pune to Delhi - Travel via NH60 and NH48 with a potential stopover in Vadodara.

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