Luxury Trains in India
What according to you could be the best way to explore the heritage of a particular place? Isn’t traveling the best way to discover the secrets of a place? And if there is luxury train to accompany you in your journey, then nothing like it! Railways in India are the ideal option that a tourist can get while touring the amazingly gorgeous land of India. Like all other luxury trains in India, the Fairy Queen Express is one of the popular trains, a luxury journey on which is not easy to forget.
The oldest vintage steam train, the Fairy Queen Express was constructed in the year 1855 by the British firm Kitson, Thompson & Hewitson for serving the East India Railways, the British firm.
Fairy Queen Train- Down the Memory Lane
The Fairy Queen started with its very first journey in the year 1885, by traveling a distance of 121 miles from Howrah to Ranigunj. Till the year 1908, the train was very similar to those of hauling trains, after which till the year 1971, the train somehow managed to survive the passages of time. In the year 1971, the train was exhibited as one of the fossilized items at the National Rail Museum.
They say that ‘you never exactly know what destiny has in store for you’! Same happened to be the case with the Fairy Queen! Things changed dramatically and definitely for the better, in the year 1997, when it got a complete make over and was again brought back to life at the Perambur Workshop of the Southern Railways. The 1st tourist load was pulled by this luxury train in India on 18th of October 1997. The train also found place at the Guinness Book of Records in January 1998 as the ‘World’s Oldest Working Locomotive’.
The Fairy Queen is replete with sixty seater AC chair car that has been specially designed to have a large glass window which offers you the frontal view of the train. Apart from this, a properly maintained pantry car offering catering services to the guests on board is also there. A beautiful lounge is attached to the coach, which also offers a panoramic view of the countryside. Several cultural programs in the evening takes place at the day at the Hotel Sariska Palace to entertain the guests! With this luxury train tour in India, you would for sure go back home with beautiful memories of a lifetime experience. So what are you waiting for? Go and book your ticket at one of the popular luxury trains in India, the Fairy Queen! Enjoy the Fairy Queen Express Tour: A Vintage Adventure!
Fairy Queen Train: Tour Schedule
Fairy Queen: Day 01 Tour Schedule
A train tour on the Fairy Queen commences from the capital city of India, Delhi. Before embarking on the regal journey, the guests are offered a traditional welcome. The city of Delhi happens to be a lively metro city of India that carries with it an old charm along with the touches of modernism. An interesting mix of the British and the medieval, among the fascinating historical monuments that finds place at Delhi are the Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, and Parliament House. Other popular tourist attractions in Delhi include the Lotus temple and the Akshardham temple. Delhi is also a popular place for all those shopping freaks out there! Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk are a heaven for the shoppers.
A fascinating city in the state of Rajasthan, Alwar is situated at an approximate distance of about 160 km to the south of Delhi, and about 150 km towards the north of Jaipur. The city of Alwar is adorned in architectural pleasure. Many popular and interesting monuments find place in Alwar. Alwar’s is among the sough after tourist destinations owing to its proximity to the well-known Tiger Reserve in India that is the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary. Other attractions include Bala Quila, an ancient, huge fort atop a hill, tomb of Tarang Sultan and the city palace complex, called Vinay Vilas Mahal. The city is further abounded in diverse natural heritage with picturesque valleys and beautiful lakes.
- 1000 Hrs: The Fairy Queen leaves the Delhi Cantonment Station
- 1030 Hrs: You are offered light snacks on board
- 1300 Hrs: Enjoy your lunch
- 1500 Hrs: Refresh yourself with some light refreshments
- 1600 Hrs: The Fairy Queen reaches the Alwar Railway Station
- 1620 Hrs: You arrive at the city of Alwar by an AC coach
- 1730 Hrs: Next you reach the Hotel Tiger Den
- 1930 Hrs: A theme dinner specially waits for you followed by a night stay at the Hotel
Fairy Queen: Day 02 Tour Schedule
Your 2nd day at of the train tour with the Fairy queen commences with an adventurous Jeep safari to the very famous Sariska Tiger sanctuary. The sanctuary is popular for being home to diverse variety of wildlife like tigers, Sambhars, Nilgai, leopards, and Chinkaras. One can spot these animals in their very natural environs. The sanctuary also consists of the ancient ruins of temples palaces and forts like the Kankawari. Explore the adventures and beauty of the Sariska wildlife sanctuary by indulging in a jeep safari!
The photography enthusiasts can find great scopes at the Sariska sanctuary. The sanctuary apart from being home to wild life also houses numerous birds ranging from Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Golden backed Wood Pecker, Tree Pie, to the Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl. Once you are done with your exploration at the Sariska Wildlife sanctuary, you need to board the Fairy Queen in order to come back to Delhi.
- 0630 Hrs: You will be taken for a Jeep safari in the Tiger Sanctuary
- 0930 Hrs: While on your way back from the safari, you will have your breakfast at the Tiger Den Hotel
- 1200 Hrs: You depart from Sariska by an AC coach
- 1245 Hrs: You arrive at Alwar Railway Station
- 1300 Hrs: The Fairy Queen leaves the beautiful city of Alwar
- 1320 Hrs: You have your lunch
- 1600 Hrs: Refresh yourself with some snacks etc
- 1845 Hrs: The Fairy Queen arrives at the Delhi Cantonment Station
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