Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi

Name: Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Address: Pragati Maidan, Delhi, India

#49 among attractions in Delhi

Sport venue, Sport, Hockey

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The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, commonly known by its former name National Stadium, is a field hockey stadium in New Delhi, India. The stadium is named after former Indian field hockey player, Dhyan Chand. It served as the venue for the 1st Asian Games in 1951. ()

Local name: मेजर ध्यानचंद राष्ट्रीय स्टेडियम, दिल्ली Opened: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 28°36'45"N, 77°14'15"E

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Pragati MaidanNew Delhi (N.D. Charge 1)Delhi India

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Dhyan Chand National Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: India Gate, Khan Market, National Science Centre, Purana Qila.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dhyan Chand National Stadium?

Nearby attractions include National Gallery of Modern Art, Delhi (7 min walk), National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, Delhi (8 min walk), Khairul Manazil, Delhi (10 min walk), National Science Centre, Delhi (12 min walk).

How to get to Dhyan Chand National Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dhyan Chand National Stadium:

Bus

National Stadium • Lines: 166, 181A, 403, 405, 410, 410A, 411, 418A, 419, 423, 425, 445A, 502, 621, 623 (5 min walk)
Akbar Road • Lines: 621 (5 min walk)

Train

Pragati Maidan (17 min walk)
Tilak Bridge (28 min walk)

Metro

Pragati Maidan • Lines: Blue Line (21 min walk)
Khan Market • Lines: Violet Line (23 min walk)