The 12369 / 12370 Kumbha Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Dehradun in India. The train was introduced in 2009 between Howrah Junction and Haridwar Junction. It was extended to Dehradun on 13 January 2021.Train number(s): 12369 / 12370 Class(es): 1 AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved Distance travelled: 1,586 km (985 mi) Operating speed: 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts Catering facilities: Available First service: 30 December 2009Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela. #kedarnathtemple #kedarnath #haridwar #HARKIPAURIGHAT #harkipauri #KUMBHAEXPRESS #VIVO #V27