It is the oldest working engine in the world. The engine was built in the year 1855 and acquired by the Eastern Indian Railways from a British firm. Now the train is one great means of transportation that departs from the Delhi encampment and reaches its destination at Alwar, in Rajasthan.
The train for its services has won National Tourism Award, which gives a reasonable idea about its importance as well the services rendered by it.
The train travel also comprises travel to the famous wildlife sanctuary of Alwar Sariska National Park. ‘
The train has air-conditioned coaches with the capacity for 50 passengers. The train also has a pantry and features on board catering. The railway department also organizes cultural programs at Sariska, which form a part of the travel. Trips to the wildlife sanctuary score an additional feature
For an peaceful weekend trip between Delhi and Alwar , the Fairy Queen comes to the rescue of those bored with the same old blase ways of traveling around the place.
The Indian Railways are the best option a tourist can ever have while traveling within India to get to know the cultural diversity of the country.
Indian tourism department has tried its level best to present the tourist with a time of their life while travelling in Fairy Queen and the attractions that come with the tour package is certainly hard to resist. First stop is the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan on the day when it departs from Delhi . After departing from Alwar the guests are taken to the Sariska Tiger Reserve for an over night stay. Accommodation provisions are done at the Heritage hotel Sariska Palace and for entertainment there are cultural programs and last but not the least Jeep Safari in the Tiger Sanctuary.
The Fairy Queen with the privileged ones abroad reaches the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day, from where the guests will be taken to Sariska Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay.
* Months of Operation (October to February)
Tour Details : 1 Nights / 2 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Alwar - Delhi
Itinerary
The Train thus does not operates in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
Day 01 - Saturday Delhi Cantt
Delhi - India 's capital and a mix of the old- world charm and a lively mega polis, Delhi is famous for its Mughal and British monuments like the Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Connaught Place offers shoppers a heaven to buy right from small curios to pricelessly crafted articles.
8:30 hrs:
Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
9:00 hrs:
Fairy Queen departs.
Lunch and snacks on board.
15:00 hrs:
Arrial at Alwar railway station
Visit to Siliserh Palace (Tea, Snacks & Boating)
Arrival at Hotel Tiger Den
Cultural Programme
Dinner
Day 04 - Sunday Sariska
Sariska is famous for its Tiger Reserve where magnificient tigers, leopards, sambhars, nilgai, and cinkara can be spotted in their natural habitat. The town also has the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples. Sariska is an ideal place for those interested in wildlife and ancient architecture.
Located right next to the world famous tiger reserve is the Sariska Palace . It offers 49 rooms with modern amenities in a cordial, old world ambience. Adding to the beauty of this hotel is the pure nature all around and the regular roar of tigers.
06:30 hrs:
Wake up call with bed tea
Departure for jungle safari in open jeeps. (5 tourists in each jeep)
Arrival back at hotel from the safari
30 minutes for freshening up
Visit to Alwar Museum
Arrival Alwar railway station
13:00 hrs:
Fairy Queen departs for Delhi
Lunch and snacks on board.
18:45 hrs:
Arrival Delhi Cantonment railway station.
The Fairy Queen starts every second and fourth Saturday of every month from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station at 10:00 hrs .
Reporting time is 09.00 hrs at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.
Select the month and year for which you would like to book your reservation.
* Months of Operation (October to February)
Fairy Queen Departure Dates :
11th & 25th February 2006
09th & 23rd December 2006
28th October 2006
13th & 27th January 2007
11th & 25th November 2006
10th & 24th February 2007
This train will have only a first class chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. The traditional reception and a cultural evening will be organized on the evening of day one at the Tiger Den Hotel.
Full Package:
Two-way Train Journey + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska
Adults : Rs. 7500 ( US$ 165 )
Children (5-12 years): Rs 3750 ( US$ 83 )
One-way Train Journey
Between Delhi & Alwar + sightseeing / stay at Sariska
Adults : Rs. 5500 ( US$ 121 )
Children (5-12 years): Rs 2750 ( US$ 61 )
One-way Train Journey
Between Delhi & Alwar only
Adults : Rs. 2200 ( US$ 48 )
Children (5-12 years): Rs 1100 ( US$ 24 )
all inclusive except alcoholic drinks)
Foreigners can pay equalent amount in USD.
Booking rules :
25% to be paid at the time of booking.
25% to be paid 60 days before the journey.
Balance 50% to be paid 40 days before the journey.
Cancellation Rules :
On cancellation, the booking amount will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees as follows :
CANCELLATION
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
25% of the total tariff if the request for cancellation is received more than
60 days before departure.
50% of the total tariff if the request for cancellation is received 40 to 60 days
before departure.
100% of the total tariff if the request for cancellation is received, less than 40 days
before departure..
As an added attraction , the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front , which provides full view of the Fairy Queen. The trip is overflowing with delight provided by a memorable restoration of a train journey supplemented with cultural programs, theme dinner at the hotel , jeep safari to the Tiger Sanctuary.
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