Superfast,
intercity trains known as the Shatabdi Express link major cities and offer
facilities for quick and comfortable travel. While you relax, the Shatabdi
hospitality treats you to meals and snacks. Shatabdi is a short distance
train, it does not cover too long distances.
Major destinations of the Shatabdi
New Delhi : This national capital with numerous world renowned
monuments is worth visiting. Places of interest include the walled city of
Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the impressive
Rashtrapati Building, the Old Fort, Humayun's Tomb, the Qutb Minar and
Tughlakabad Fort.
Kolkata : Kolkata, the city of joy is also linked to several
destination by the Shatabdi Express. The attractions of Kolkata includes -
Fort William, the Victoria Memorial and its museum, St.Paul's Cathedral and
the Raj Bhawan. Across the banks of the River Hooghly are Belur Math and the
Dakshineshwar Temple. Diamond Harbour, where the Ganga meets the sea, is 51
kms from Calcutta.
Agra : Once the capital of the brilliant Mughal rulers, Agra has
history stamped indelibly on every brick of its numerous monuments. The
places of interest include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Lucknow : The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is the artistic hub
of this region. Lucknow’s culture, cuisine, crafts are all exceptional.
The scarred brick buildings of the Residency, the Bara and Chhota Imambaras,
Jama Masjid, Rumi Darwaza, The Clock Tower, the Picture Gallery, Aminabad
and Hazrat Ganj, all tell vivid tales of the city’s past.
Dehra Dun : Dehra Dun set in the Doon Valley in Uttar Pradesh, is
one of the most picturesque regions in the foothills of the panoramic
Shivalik ranges. Enjoyable throughout the year because of its salubrious
climate, Dehra Dun is a popular spot and an appropriate base for tourists
visiting Haridwar, Rishikesh and the charming hill resort of Mussoorie.
Amritsar : Situated on the north western borders of India, in
Punjab, the 400 year old city of Amritsar is the most important seat of Sikh
history and culture. The city houses the sacred shrine – the Golden
Temple, the Akal Takht – the immortal throne, the Sikh Museum and the
Durgiana Mandir.
Bhopal : The city of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is very
impressive with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad
avenues and streamlined modern edifices. Sites to visit in this historic
city are: Taj-ul-Masjid, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Shaukat Mahal, Sadar
Manzil, Bharat Bhawan – the centre for performing and visual arts and
the Tribal Habitat – a presentation of contemporary tribal cultures.
