 The
world's oldest steam locomotive Fairy Queen has resumed its
once a week run from New Delhi Cantonment Station to Alwar.
The 155 years old steam locomotive has been certified by Guinness
Book of Records as the world's oldest working engine. It is
normally kept in the National Rail Museum but for winter, it
is pulled out to take tourists to Sariska Wild Life Sanctuary.
The fairy queen is the oldest working broad gauge steam locomotive
in the world and was built in the year 1855 by the British firm
Kinston, Thompson & hewitson for the British firm east India
railways. This train will have only a first class (non - air-conditioned)
chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering.
The Fairy Queen takes 50 discerning passengers, from around
the world, on unforgettable two day weekend trips from Delhi
to Alwar on selected days. From there, a short drive will take
them to tiger country and an overnight stay at Sariska. The
two-day package includes a night's stay at the Sariska (near
Alwar) from where the tourists are taken around the Sariska
Tiger Sanctuary. And yes the night stay at Sariska is full of
entertainment, theme dinner with ethnic artists performing for
you exclusively.
| Days |
Programme |
Time Schedule |
| 01 |
Saturday |
|
| |
Departs for
Alwar from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
Snacks and Lunch on Board |
10.00 hrs |
| |
Arrival at
Alwar Station
Traditional Rajasthani Welcome with Welcome Drinks at
Alwar |
15.00 hrs |
| |
Depart Alwar
Railway Station by A/c Bus for Siliserh |
15.15 hrs |
| |
Cultural Evening
at Lake Palace Siliserh |
15.45 hrs |
| |
Depart for
Sariska |
18.45 hrs |
| |
Arrival for
Sariska
Traditional Welcome followed by Cultural Program and Dinner
Overnight at Sariska |
20.00 hrs |
| 02 |
Sunday |
|
| |
Visit Tiger
Sanctuary by Jeeps |
07.00 hrs |
| |
Breakfast
at hotel in Sariska |
09.00 hrs |
| |
Depart for
Alwar / Alwar Museum |
11.15 hrs |
| |
Fairy Queen
leaves Alwar Station
Lunch and Light Refreshments on Board |
13.00 hrs |
| |
Arrival at
Delhi Cantonment Railway Station |
18.30 hrs |
The Fairy Queen is also available for
Charter Trips
* Tariff per person: INR 10,000/-
Tariff is inclusive of:
- |
Train fare Delhi - Alwar - Delhi
on board the Fairy Queen |
- |
Arrival/Departure transfer from Alwar Railway
Station to Sariska palace by A/c coach |
- |
Traditional welcome upon arrival |
- |
Welcome Drink (non-alcoholic) |
- |
One night Accommodation at the Sariska Palace
on Twin share basis |
- |
Service of an Accompanying Guide |
- |
Rajasthani Cultural program |
- |
One Jungle Safari by jeep |
- |
Entrance fees to the National Park |
- |
All meals |
- |
All presently applicable taxes. |
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