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Package Detail - FAIRY QUEEN - THE OLDEST WORKING LOCOMOTIVE IN THE WORLD.
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|   | FAIRY QUEEN - THE OLDEST WORKING LOCOMOTIVE IN THE WORLD.
City Covered - Delhi / Alwar / Sariska / Delhi
Duration - 2 Days / 1 Nights
Fairy Queen was built in 1855 by Kitson, Thompson & Hewitson od UK for the erstwhile East Indian Railway (EIR). After 53 years of glorious years of working for the EIR, its service was stopped and it became a part of National Rail Museum New Delhi but after its complete overhauling in 1996 it started spreading its glory between Delhi and Alwar. Now it takes tourists to this route to enable them visit the famous Sariska Tiger Reserve with a grand hospitality.
All in all, a magical journey that you will cherish for a lifetime.
| | Fairy Queen Itinerary | | 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 |
| It Is Unique :
The Fairy Queen is the holder of a unique place in the Guiness Book of World Records under the world's oldest still running locomotive, National Tourism Award holder. Truely it's a Heritage Journey.
Facilities - Welcome aboard :
The two-day tour includes everything- accomodation in Sariska Palace Hotel, all meals, refreshments, snacks, soft drinks, Jungle safari in the Tiger reserve. The compartments have recently been refurnished with good airconditions and interiors.
Main Tourist Attractions : Alwar (Rajasthan)- the famous Tiger reserve, Jeep safari in the reserve, Cultural programme at Sariska Palace.
History
Earlier worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR
1895 Christened as “Fairy Queen”
1908 Stopped Service
1971 First exhibit of National Rail Museum
1996 Completely overhauled in Perambur workshop of Southern Railway
1997 Revived for working on main line. Chair car for carrying 60 passenger and service car including Generator (230V supply) & Compressor (Air Brakes for the train) readied for the engine to work commercial trips.
18.07.97 First commercial trip
13.01.98 Certification of Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest working locomotives
25.01.99 National Tourism award given by Prime Minister of India for the most innovative & unique tourism project.
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
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 "
| The Fairy Queen is also available for Charter Trips
Tariff per person: INR 10,000/-
| Schedule |
| Schedule for 2007-08 |
| Month |
Date of Departure |
| October 2007 |
27 |
| November 2007 |
10 , 24 |
| December 2007 |
8 , 22 |
| January 2008 |
12 , 26 |
| February 2008 |
9 , 23 |
| March 2008 |
8 |
| Tarrif | | Adults | Children (5-12 yrs. of age) | | Rs. 7500/- | Rs. 3750/- | | US $ 165 | US $ 83 | | All inclusive except alcoholic drinks |
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