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The Fairy Queen which finds
mention in the "Guinness Book of World Records" is the oldest
running steam locomotive in the world.
For an idyllic 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.
What is the best way to learn about heritage then traveling with
it? 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. Just like special trains like the Palace
on Wheels and The Deccan Odyssey, the Fairy Queen is another train
whose journey one won't easily forget.
Fairy Queen is the oldest running vintage 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 has got only a first class chair
car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. A
Guinness Book of World Records holder and winner of the National
Tourism Award, this pristine beauty rolled again on 1st February
1997 from Delhi, after a gap of 142 years.
A Memorable and Exciting Journey
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
traditional cultural programmes and last but not the least Jeep
Safari in the Tiger Sanctuary. Sounds interesting isn't it!
The Fairy Queen is sceduled to depart
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)
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