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 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. Before You are through, your destination has arrived. |
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Major destinations of the
Shatabdi |
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Agra :
Once the capital of the brilliant Mughal rulers, Agra
has history stamped on every brick of its numerous monuments. The
places of interest include the Taj Mahal - a poetic monument to love;
the Agra Fort with the Pearl Mosque, some lovely palaces and pavilions
and Fatehpur Sikri a fascinating ghost town. |
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Lucknow :
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is the
artistic hub of this region.Lucknow is the artistic hub of
this region. Lucknow's culture, cusine, crafts - especially
chikan work, charming poetry and a melliflouous language, all
remind one of the age of courtesy and romance. The scarred
brick buildings of the Residency, the Bara and Chhota
Imambaras, Jama Masjid, Rumi Darwaza, the Clock Tower, the
Picture Gallery , Aminabad and Hazarat Ganj, all tell vivid
tales of the city's past. |
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Dehra Dun :
Dehra Dun set in the Doon Valley in Uttar
Pardsh 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. |
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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. |
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Bhopal :
Bhopal , the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has a skyline of minarets jutting from tightly packed streets and sprawling from the eastern shores of a huge artificial lake. Yet to the west there are verdant hills hiding nouveau-riche suburbs and the most expensive hotels. Below them on Upper Lake, little fishing boats bob along the shore, while middle-class families get down to some serious pedalo action. The city is famous for silver jewellery, exquisitely fashioned beadwork, embroidered and sequined velvet fashioned purses and cushions. |
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Mysore :
140 kms from Banglore and 770 m above sea level, the city of
Mysore was once the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. It still
retains its quaint charm.
The Brindavan Gardens, ornamental and terraced with swirling
fountains and colorful fairy lights, attract thousands of
visitors. The Mysore Palace, St Philomena's Church, Mysore
Zoo, Chamundi Hills with the Chamundeshwari Temple, the
Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery are other interesing spots to
visit. |
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