NED-AII shortest route is 1048 kms via COR-RTM-IND-KNW-AK-PAU. But IND-KNW & KNW-AK under Under GC now.
Next short route is 1435 kms via ADI-BRC-ST-BSL-AK-PAU. Estimated 24.5 - 25 hrs journey .
Third short route is 1580 kms via COR-RTM-BRC-ST-BSL-AK-PAU. This route must be utilized for JP-NED train to cover 1715 kms from JP to NED