Hotels Near
Pragati Maidan

The nearest Saltstayz hotel to Pragati Maidan is Saltstayz Autograph Connaught Place, 3.1 km from Bharat Mandapam by road, about 10 minutes. Rajiv Chowk metro, a 300 m walk from the hotel, is three stops from Supreme Court station on the Blue Line, the stop for the exhibition grounds.

Pragati Maidan is Delhi's main exhibition ground, on Mathura Road beside Purana Qila and the Supreme Court. Its centrepiece, Bharat Mandapam, is the convention and exhibition complex that hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit in September 2023. The India International Trade Fair, the New Delhi World Book Fair and trade shows across the year are held here.

Who stays near Pragati Maidan

Exhibitors and stand crews, trade visitors on multi day fair passes, delegates at conferences in Bharat Mandapam, and lawyers and clients with hearings at the Supreme Court next door.

Getting there from the hotel

1. Bharat Mandapam: 3.1 km by road, about 10 minutes
2. Supreme Court metro (Blue Line, formerly Pragati Maidan station): three stops from Rajiv Chowk, which is 300 m from the hotel
3. India Gate: 3.9 km
4. IGI Airport Terminal 3: 20 km, about 40 minutes outside peak hours

Trade fair dates

The India International Trade Fair (IITF) runs for two weeks every November. The 2026 edition is listed for 14 to 27 November; check the organiser, ITPO, at indiatradefair.com for business and public days before you book. Central Delhi rooms are in higher demand during the fair, so book once your dates are fixed.

Where to stay

Saltstayz Autograph Connaught Place has 28 rooms (Deluxe, Superior, Twin and Premium), a gym and Moti Mahal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Direct bookings include a 12 PM check-in, free cancellation until 6 PM on the day of arrival and pay at hotel.

Nearby areas: Connaught Place, India Gate, Khan Market and Central Delhi.

Reaching the grounds on fair days

By metro: from Rajiv Chowk, Blue Line trains run via Barakhamba Road and Mandi House to Supreme Court station, which is 3.0 km from the hotel by road. Supreme Court station serves both Bharat Mandapam and the court. Mandi House, one stop earlier, is within walking distance of the venue if Supreme Court is crowded.

Gates in recent editions: at IITF 2024, public visitors entered through Gates 1, 4, 6 and 10. Gate 10 was reached directly from Supreme Court metro, with a shuttle to Gates 6 and 4, and no entry was allowed after 5.30 pm. Gate plans can change each year, so confirm with ITPO before you go.

Tickets: for IITF 2024, tickets were not sold at the venue. They were available online and at selected metro stations, but not at Supreme Court station.

By car: the 2024 traffic advisory pointed visitors to the Bharat Mandapam basement parking, Bhairon Mandir parking and the Delhi Zoo parking, with cab and auto drop-off on the service lane in front of Gates 3 and 7. Parking on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg and the surrounding roads was not allowed.

Places to visit near Pragati Maidan

1. Purana Qila: the Old Fort on Mathura Road, beside the exhibition grounds.
2. National Zoological Park: near Purana Qila on Mathura Road.
3. National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy: inside Pragati Maidan with its own entrance on Bhairon Marg. Galleries are closed on Mondays; craft demonstrations run daily.
4. Moti Mahal: dinner at the hotel, see our Moti Mahal Connaught Place guide.

Tips for exhibitors and visitors

1. Exhibitors: IITF opens with business days before the public days. In 2024 business days ran 14 to 18 November, so check ITPO's 2026 split before booking build-up and dismantling nights.
2. Trade visitors: take the metro. On fair days the traffic police ask non-attendees to avoid Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Quila Road, so cabs are slow.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro station is closest to Pragati Maidan?

Supreme Court station on the Blue Line, formerly called Pragati Maidan. It is three stops from Rajiv Chowk.

How far is Bharat Mandapam from Connaught Place?

3.1 km from Saltstayz Autograph Connaught Place, about 10 minutes by road.

When is the trade fair at Pragati Maidan?

The India International Trade Fair runs every November. The 2026 edition is listed for 14 to 27 November.

How far is Pragati Maidan from Delhi airport?

Saltstayz Autograph is 20 km from Terminal 3, about 40 minutes outside peak hours, and Bharat Mandapam is a further 10 minutes.

Which gate at Pragati Maidan is closest to the metro?

Gate 10, which visitors reach directly from Supreme Court metro on the Blue Line. In 2024 a shuttle also ran from there to Gates 6 and 4.

Can I buy trade fair tickets at Pragati Maidan?

For IITF 2024, tickets were not sold at the venue. They were sold online and at selected metro stations, excluding Supreme Court station. Check ITPO for the 2026 arrangements.

Where can I park for the trade fair?

In 2024 visitors were directed to the Bharat Mandapam basement parking, Bhairon Mandir parking and the Delhi Zoo parking. Roadside parking on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg was not allowed.

Is Mandi House metro near Pragati Maidan?

Yes. Mandi House is the Blue Line stop before Supreme Court, and visitors can walk to the venue from there.