Independence Day Delhi Travel Guide: On August 15, if you also want to go to the Red Fort and see PM Modi’s speech and the flag hoisting, then today we will tell you how to reach the Red Fort from just, metro and cab.
Independence Day 2025 Travel Tips: Like every year, this year too, the Independence Day celebrations will be held on August 15 in the Red Fort. In this program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the country and hoist the flag at the Red Fort. If you are also planning to watch the ceremony in the Red Fort, then plan a travel in advance. On this day, there is tight security arrangements around the Red Fort route, as well as traffic diversion on many routes. So today we will tell you some easy ways to reach the Red Fort with you.
How to Reach Red Fort for Independence Day 2025)
For those living in Delhi, the metro gives great relief to its passengers on the occasion. On August 15, the metro starts at 4 am, so that passengers visiting the Red Fort or other places can reach ahead of time. So let’s know which is the nearest metro station to go to the Red Fort.
How to reach the Red Fort by metro
Violet Line Route- Get down the Red Fort station from Kashmiri Gate or ITO and walk for 5-7 minutes.
Yellow Line Route- Get down Chandni Chowk station and reach the Cycle Rickshaw/Red Fort on foot.
The Red Fort Metro Station and Chandni Chowk Metro Station is the nearest metro station of the Red Fort and you land.
Both of them come to the metro station near the Red Fort, from where you can reach the venue directly by walking on foot. The program here starts at 7.30 am, so try to reach your seat between 6.30 and 7.00 in the morning.
Note- If some gates can be closed on the day of ceremony, then check the advisory of DMRC in advance.
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Car or taxi reached the venue
- If you do not want to go to the Red Fort by metro, you can also go through your personal car or cab.
- Let us know that the parking of the taxi and cab is far away from the venue, from where you have to go and go.
- If you are traveling with your personal car, walk on the designated route and park the car at the fixed spot. Do not make the mistake of planting a car in no parking, otherwise the administration can put a fine as well as a fine.
How to reach the Red Fort by bus?
- DTC and Cluster Buses are available for Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. You sat on the bus from your location and reached the Red Fort.
- The nearest bus stop for DTC and Cluster Bus is Red Fort Bus Stand and Chandni Chowk bus stop.
- Some routes may be diverted on the day-ceremony, so just confirm the conductor.
- If the bus travel is free for women in Delhi, then this travel means can be economical for you.
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Extra travel tips to go to Red Fort
- Put time for safety check, do not place pointed items, drones or restricted goods in the bag.
- To watch the ceremony, take a pass/entry ticket in advance and keep out in mobile or with it in SAN.
- Place water, cap, some food items and glasses with glasses to prevent heat and sunlight.