For the first time after 1908, the Fairy Queen rolled again on Feb. 1st, 1997 from Delhi to Alwar. The steam engine is the oldest working engine in the world. Finding its pride of place in the Guinness Book of World Records and also capturing the National Tourism Award, this prestigious pristine beauty that graces the National Rail Museum, New Delhi, is steaming once again. The Queen, with the privileged ones aboard reaches the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day, from where the guests are taken to Sariska Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay. Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive package combining thrill, romance, wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.

The Fairy Queen has a 60-seater air-conditioned chair car specially designed with a large glass window from where you can have a frontal view of the Locomotive, besides there is a well maintained pantry car for on board catering. As an added attraction, the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front, which provides a scenic view of the countryside. For your enjoyment numerous cultural programs are organized in the evening of the first day at the Hotel Sariska Palace. The 60 select guests will certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Go ahead and book your journey back into time.

Months of Operation :   October to March ( 2nd and 4th Saturday)

Schedule of operation :    Fairy queen would be running as per the following schedule -

Day 1	Dep	Delhi Cantt.	0900 hrs.
	Arr.	Alwar	1500 hrs.
Day 2	Dep	Alwar	1300 hrs.
	Arr.	Delhi Cantt.	1845 hrs.

Dates Of Operation :

Months	Dates
October'10	23rd
November'10	13th & 27th
December'10	11th & 25th
January'11	8th & 22th
Feburary'11	12th & 26th
March'11	12th

Tour Details : 1 Night / 2 Days 

Places Covered : Delhi - Alwar - Sariska - Alwar - Delhi 

Fairy Queen Stoppages : The train will stop for 10 minutes each at Garhi Harasuru, Pataudi Road, Rewari, Ajarka and Khairthal railway stations in both directions for water & other requirements of the locomotive. 

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.

About :

Alwar
Alwar is a city in the Rajasthan state of western India. The city is located around 160 km south of Delhi, and around 150 km north of Jaipur (Capital of Rajasthan). Alwar has many interesting and historical monuments. Alwar's popularity as a tourist destination lies in its proximity to the famous Tiger Reserve of India, Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. Other tourist attractions in Alwar are the Bala Quila, a massive ancient fort situated on a hill, and the Vinay Vilas Mahal, the city palace complex. Other than historical monuments, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valley thickly wooded in parts. A beautiful lake beside the city palace is a good spot to visit. The tomb of Tarang Sultan is also a tourist attraction worth visiting in Alwar.

Sariska
Sariska 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 on the edge of the sanctuary is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles. 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.