Nanda Devi AC Express 12401 train route

Nanda Devi AC Express (12401) runs from Kota to Dehradun. It departs from Kota Jn station (KOTA) at 17:55 and arrives at Dehradun station (DDN) at 05:40 on platform 3. Nanda Devi AC Express takes 11 hrs 45 mints to cover the distance of 761 km between Kota and Dehradun. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 64 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A) and Third AC (3A). This train runs daily. Final chart for Nanda Devi AC Express is prepared at Kota usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

Nanda Devi AC Express starts from Kota Jn (KOTA) at 17:55, reaches Sawai Madhopur (SWM) at 19:03, Bharatpur Jn (BTE) at 20:53, Mathura Jn (MTJ) at 21:38, Delhi H Nizamuddin (NZM) at 23:35, Ghaziabad (GZB) at 00:26, Meerut City (MTC) at 01:06 and Haridwar Jn (HW) at 03:53. It arrives at Dehradun on second day at 05:40. It stops at 11 stations in its route between Kota Jn and Dehradun. Passengers use 12401 Nanda Devi AC Express to travel mostly from Patna to Delhi, Ara to Delhi, Buxar to Delhi, Patna to Kanpur and Islampur to Delhi.

Kota in Rajasthan is situated at the center of the South-eastern area of the state, and along the bank of Chambal River. Being located in the desert land, the city experiences warm weather throughout the summer and mild cold in the winter. The colorful city is well known for the vast history and culture of Rajput's and their heritage. It has fascinated several visitors and tourists from all over the world because of its attractive tourist spots. Kota is also known as the coaching-schools capital of India popular mainly for IIT & Medical entrance exams coaching. Every year more than one lakh students arrive in Kota to undertake coaching. Nearly one fifth of the students who arrive are girls. Kota is also known for its Kota Doria (Thread). It is used for making traditional fabric or muslin famously known as 'Masuria Malmal' and is highly recommended for the sarees. People of Kota usually love quick snacks and is also famous for it. Kota Kachoris are the most popular food snacks and these come in various flavors and stuffing like Pyaj Kachori, Dal Kachori, Aloo Kachori, Mawa Kachori, Kadi Kachori and much more. This spicy dish when served with Pudina or Imli chutney make a perfect pack of delicious tea time snack. It is also one of the most served meals in the mess of the Hostel, Girls and Boys PG in Kota. The city is well connected with neighboring cities and districts and with major cities outside the state via roads. Kota Airport has had no scheduled services operating since 1999. The nearest international airport is Jaipur International Airport situated 250 km away from Kota.

Dehradun is the capital of the Indian state of Uttrakhand. It is a tourist destination - a valley located between Himalayas and Shivaliks. The city was established by seventh Sikh Guru. It was ruled by many communities including Nepalese, Mauryas and is home to Guru Dronacharya. Dehradun tops the list of cities with best educational institutes. Bit overcrowded the city still retains its scenic beauty and nature to the core. It produces best litchis in the country. The Shahastradhara - a natural spring river in Dehradun is known for its sulphuric healing properties for any kind of skin diseases. The city is served by Jolly Grant domestic Airport located at a distance of 20 Kms from Dehradun.