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Fairy Queen Heritage Train

The oldest functioning steam locomotives in the world, the Fairy Queen went on its first journey in the year 1855 for the previous East Indian Railway. And correctly so, the Fairy Queen these days holds the Guinness World Record to be known as the oldest locomotive in usual operation. It earlier used to journey on the Howrah-Raniganj line and afterward in Bihar till 1908. In July 1997, the Indian Railway resumed its fuction as a heritage train from Delhi to Alwar and from there the travelers are taken to world famed Sariksa Wildlife Sanctuary. It functions on the 2nd and the 4th Saturday in the months of October to March.

The Fairy Queen has just one AC chair car coach, which can provide accommodation to approximately 50 travelers. There is also a connected pantry car to offer dining facilities to its fortunate passengers

The places covered by the train are Delhi, Alwar and the renowned Tiger Reserve in Sariska. The two-day and one-night package is a attractive present for all wildlife lovers and it is definitely worth visiting atleast once in a lifetime.

Fairy Queen Cultural Programs
Fairy Queen Heritage Train


The Fairy Queen is a very celebrated legacy train of the Indian Railways from Delhi to Alwar in Rajasthan and return to Delhi. All through your historic ride on the train, numerous cultural programs are prearranged to augment the happiness of your travel. The enriching highlights of the Fairy Queen train journey are:

Delhi: The audacious journey of the Fairy Queen begins in Delhi, known for its Mughal and British architectures. You can enjoy shopping in heritage destinations like Chandni Chowk or the Street of the Silversmiths close to the renowned Red Fort or the sophisticated Connaught Place urbanized in the British period.

Alwar: Tourists are greeted in conventional Rajasthani method on their entrance at Alwar railway station. Here joyful and vibrantly dressed women welcome them with flower garlands and tilaks.

Siliserh, Cultural evening at Lake Palace: The fortunate passengers of the Fairy Queen take pleasure in the conventional Rajasthani folk dances like Kalbelia or snake dance, Terah Thali or dance of the thirteen cymbals here. Additional appealing cultural presentations include puppetry and folk dramas describing the legends of this region.

Cultural program at Sariska: At Sariska travelers are welcomed with warmth and generosity in customary Rajasthani style with flower garlands and tilkas. At the hotel Sariska Palace an artistic evening is prearranged for your delight. Vivacious concerts of the lively folk dances of Rajasthan never fall short to captivate you.

Deluxe Trains of India provides you with the Fairy Queen trip to discover wildlife of unusual Sariska and the enlightening beauty of Rajasthan.

by: alivia.martin@yahoo.in




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