Fairy Queen Itinerary

Day 1, Saturday
0830 hrs. Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
0900 hrs. Fairy Queen departs.
1300 hrs. Lunch on Board
1500 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1520 hrs Arrival Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1630 hrs Arrival Hotel Tiger Den (RTDC)
1930 hrs. Theme dinner/Night Stay at Hotel

Day 2, Sunday
0630 hrs Jeep safari for Sariska National Park
0930 hrs Return from Sanctuary & breakfast at Hotel
1200 hrs. Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach to Alwar Rly. Stn.
1245 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
1320 hrs Lunch on Board
1600 hrs Light Refreshment on Board
1845 hrs. Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantonment Station

About:

Delhithe capital of India has been the centre of political activity from time immemorial The charm of Delhi has attracted emperors, conquerors and poor in equally. Delhi was built and destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the history books. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. The ancient fortress, majestic buildings and historic ruins find their modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers, diplomatic enclaves and well-planned townships of New Delhi. The people here, their lifestyles, traditions and even the climate are a rich and varied mixture of all that is India.SariskaSariska Tiger Reserve is famous for its magnificent tigers, leopards, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska also shelters many different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls. Sariska is an ideal leisure spot for those interested in wildlife and ancient architecture. The town has the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples. Siliserh Lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. Located right next to the tiger reserve is the Sariska Palace.

Special attractions:

Cultural Programme & theme dinner, night stay at the Hotel Tiger Den.Jeep safari for the Sariska National Park.
1855: Built by Kitson, Thompson Hewitson, UK for the erstwhile East Indian Railways (EIR)
Weight : 26 tonnes
Coal Tender : 20 tonnes
Water Capacity : 2000 litres (under slung water tank)
Horse Power : 130
Gauge : 5 ft. 6 inch or 1.67 m (Broad Gauge)
Wheel arrangement : 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800 mm
Maximum Speed : 40 Kmph
Cylinders : 2 outside (12 inch x 22 inch)
Earlier worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR

1895 Christened as “Fairy Queen”
1908 Stopped Service
1971 First exhibit of National Rail Museum
1996 Completely overhauled in Perambur workshop of Southern Railway
1997 Revived for working on main line. Chair car for carrying 60 passengers and service car including Generator (230V supply) & Compressor (Air Brakes for the train) readied for the engine to work commercial trips.
18.07.97 First commercial trip
13.01.98 Certification of Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest working locomotive
25.01.99 National Tourism award given by Prime Minister of India for the most innovative & unique tourism project

The Fairy Queen Round Trip Package Tariff


Options Adult Child
Full Package(Two-way train journey + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska) 7500/-(USD 165) 3750/-(USD 83)
One-way Trip Package(Between Delhi & Alwar + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska) 5500/-(USD 121) 2750/-(USD 61)
One-Way Train Journey(Between Delhi & Alwar only) 2200/-(USD 48) 1100/-(USD 61)
  • (Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12 years of age).
  • Children below 5 years – Free
  • In USD For foreigners and NRIs
  • The tickets will be sold as per the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-à-vis USD.

    Your Tour Includes:

    All meals-Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with tea/coffee provided on board or in hotels.All transportation pickup, drop and sight-seeing by air conditioned coaches.Jungle Safari in search of tigers in open jeeps (05 tourists in each jeep).

    Your Tour Does Not Includes:

    Expenses of personal nature.Entrance fees during sightseeing.Any other item not specified.