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 steam engine is the oldest working engine in the world . Finding its pride of place in the Guiness Book of World Records . The Fairy Queen , hauled by the world's oldest running steam locomotive holding the Guinness World Record and the National Tourism Award , is all set to roll magnificently on the tracks from Delhi to Alwar with the first trip of the current tourist season on Saturday the 26 th Oct 2002. There will be a total of nine round trips between October 2002 and February 2003.

The two day -one night package takes the steam aficionados and the wildlife lovers from Delhi to the Tiger Reserve in Sariska with an overnight stay on twin sharing basis in the luxury Hotel Sariska Palace . Nestling in the rocky Aravalli Hills , the Hotel Sariska Palace is also a heritage monuments quite close to the Wildlife Tiger Sanctuary.

The Fairy Queen locomotive hauls an AC chair car coach accomodating 50 tourist with an attached pantry car for on - board catering services to the delight of the holidaymakers. As an added attraction , the coach has a beautiful lounge in the front , which provides full view of the Fairy Queen while on run. The trip is brimming with amusement and recreation provided by a memorable revival of a chugging train journey supplemented with cultural programmes , theme dinner at the hotel , jeep safari to the Tiger Sanctuary providing a much needed break from the monotony and humdrumness of the modern life.
Indian Luxury travel Portal offers you a unique opportunity to enjoy a luxurious luxury train travel to some of the important heritage sites located in India. The Fairy Queen is perhaps the oldest functional locomotive in India. It embarked on its maiden journey in the year 1855 and has the distinction of being mentioned in the Guinness World Records for being the oldest locomotive in regular operation.

This luxurious heritage train courses from Delhi to Alwar and the takes you to the scenic Sariska wildlife sanctuary located in Rajasthan, India. The oldest working steam locomotive in the world, the Fairy Queen luxury train operates on the 2nd and 4th Saturday during the months of October to March every year.

Detailed Fairy Queen Tour Programme

Day 1:
Report Delhi Cantt at 0900hrs and depart for Alwar at 1000hrs. Lunch and snacks on board. Afternoon met on arrival at Alwar Station and drive to Sariska Hotel (1.5 hrs). Night stay and dinner at Sariska Hotel.

Day 2:
Early Morning visit to Sariska tiger Reserve. Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Alwar station. Board the Fairy Queen for journey back to Delhi. Lunch on board. Evening arrival at Delhi Cantt.