The Fairy Queen - A journey back into time A Rail Heritage
Weekender Excursion
Delhi / Alwar / Sariska / Delhi
1855 , The year when the majestic Fairy Queen rolled out for the erstwhile
East Indian Railway. For the first time after 1908 , the Fairy Queen rolled
again on Feb 1st , 1997 from Delhi to Alwar . The steam steam engine is
the oldest working engine in the world . Finding its pride of place in the
Guiness Book of World Records . The Fairy Queen , hauled by the world's
oldest running steam locomotive holding the Guinness World Record and the
National Tourism Award , is all set to roll magnificently on the tracks
from Delhi to Alwar with the first trip of the current tourist season on
Saturday the 26 th Oct 2002. There will be a total of nine round trips between
October 2002 and February 2003.
The two day -one night package takes the steam aficionados and the wildlife
lovers from Delhi to the Tiger Reserve in Sariska with an overnight stay
on twin sharing basis in the luxury Hotel Sariska Palace . Nestling in the
rocky Aravalli Hills , the Hotel Sariska Palace is also a heritage monuments
quite close to the Wildlife Tiger Sanctuary.
The Fairy Queen locomotive hauls an AC chair car coach accomodating 50 tourist
with an attached pantry car for on - board catering services to the delight
of the holidaymakers. As an added attraction , the coach has a beautiful
lounge in the front , which provides full view of the Fairy Queen while
on run. The trip is brimming with amusement and recreation provided by a
memorable revival of a chugging train journey supplemented with cultural
programmes , theme dinner at the hotel , jeep safari to the Tiger Sanctuary
providing a much needed break from the monotony and humdrumness of the modern
life .
Interesting facts & features on Steam Engine :
* 1855 : Built by Kitson , Thompson & Hewitson , UK for the erstwhile
East India Railway ( EIR )
* Weight : 26 tonnes
* Coal Tender : 20 tonnes
* Water Capacity : 2000 litres ( under slung water tank )
* Horse Power : 130
* Gauge : 5ft 6 inch or 1.67 m ( Broad guage )
* Wheel arrangement : 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800 mm
* Max speed : 40kmph
* Cylinders : 2 Outside ( 12 inch x 22 inch )
Information on Sariska -
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 leisure
spot 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 gracious, old world ambience. Adding
to the beauty of this hotel is the pure nature all around and the frequent
roar of tigers !
Day 01: Saturday : Delhi / Alwar / Sariska
1000 hrs Train leaves Delhi Cantt Railway Station
1030 hrs Light snacks on board
1300 hrs Lunch on Board
1500 hrs Light refreshments on board
1600
hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1620 hrs Departure Alwar by air-conditioned coach
1730 hrs Arrival Hotel Sariska Palace
1930 hrs Cultural program and theme dinner, Night stay at Hotel Sariska
Palace
Day 02 : Sariska / Alwar / Delhi
0630 hrs Jeep safari for Tiger Sanctuary
0930 hrs Return from Sanctuary and breakfast at Sariska Palace
1200 hrs Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1245 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
1330 hrs Lunch on board
1600 hrs Light refreshments on board
1845 hrs Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
-----Tour Ends----
Ps : The train will stop for 10 minutes each at
Garhi Harsaru , Pataudi Road , Rewari , Ajarka & Khairthal railway station
stations for watering of the Fairy Queen Steam engine.
Fare :
Per Adult - USD 193 Per Person ( for the entire package for services
starting from Delhi Cantt railway station on Day 01 / Delhi Cantt railway
station on Day 02 )
Per Child - USD 97 Per Child ( 05 yrs to 12 yrs )
The above fare includes :
1. Accomodation in twin share on Room + Meals for 01 night / 02 days at
Sariska Palace as per itinerary
2. Transfer from Alwar railway station to Sariska Palace & vice versa
by aircon coach
3. One Jeep ride at Sariska National Park
4. All meals as per itinerary
5. Cultural Program at Sariska
6. All applicable taxes
The above cost does not include :
1. Arrival / departure transfer at Delhi from Hotel to Delhi Cantt Railway
Station or vice versa.
2. Any item not mentioned under the head " Cost Includes "
