How to Reach the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi

The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) is located on **Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi**—about 7 km from Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM). Here are the three best options:

Option 1: Metro (Fastest, Most Reliable) — ~45 min

1. Walk to Nizamuddin Metro Station (Pink Line) — 300 m from railway station exit.
2. Take Pink Line toward Shiv Vihar → Lajpat Nagar (4 stops, ~10 min).
3. Transfer to Violet Line toward Kashmere Gate → Mandi House (3 stops, ~7 min).
4. Transfer to Blue Line toward Dwarka Sector 21 → Rajiv Chowk (3 stops, ~6 min).
5. Exit **Gate 6** → Walk straight 100 m → Left on Kasturba Gandhi Marg → 100 m → Right on Feroz Gandhi Road → IIPA on right (200 m).

Option 2: Bus (Cheapest) — ~60–75 min

1. From NZM bus stop (outside station): Take **Bus 502** (or 502EXT) → **ITO** (~20 min).
2. Walk via foot overbridge to **Kashmere Gate ISBT** (~10 min).
3. From Kashmere Gate: Take **Bus 103** → **Chandni Chowk** (~15 min).
4. Walk 10 min to IIPA (via Chawri Bazar / Nai Sarak).

Option 3: Taxi / Auto-rickshaw / Ride-hailing (Most Direct) — ~25–35 min

• Taxi (prepaid booth at NZM): ~₹200–250.
• Auto-rickshaw: ~₹150–180 (insist on meter).
• Uber/Ola/Rapido: ~₹180–250; door-to-door.

Address for driver: "IIPA, Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, near ITO / Pragati Maidan."

Pro Tip

Traffic on Ring Road and ITO crossing is heavy 9–11 AM and 5–8 PM. Metro is time-certain. If carrying luggage, taxi/auto is worth the cost.