Fairy Queen



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 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. The guests will certainly go back with fond memories of a once-in-a lifetime experience. Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive package by combining thrill, romance, and wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen.The Fairy Queen has a 60-seater specially designed air-conditioned chair car 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 beauty of the countryside. For your enjoyment numerous cultural programs are organized on 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. Please go ahead and book your journey back into time.
Months of Operation : October to March ( 2nd and 4th Saturday)

Dates Of Operation :


Oct’ 07 : 27th
Nov’ 07 : 10th & 24th
Dec’07 : 8th 22nd & 29
Jan’ 08 : 4th 12th & 26th
Feb’ 08 : 9th & 23rd
Mar’ 08 : 8th( Also available for charter booking on dates not mentioned above )

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 for water & other requirements of the locomotive in both directions.