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Fairy Queen
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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
Dates Of Operation : Oct’ 07 : 27th
Nov’ 07
: 10th & 24th
Dec’07
: 8th 22nd & 29th
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.
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ITINERARY
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Day 1, Saturday
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0830 hrs.
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Reporting at the
Delhi Cantonment railway station.
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0900 hrs.
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Fairy Queen departs.
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1300 hrs.
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Lunch on Board
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1500 hrs
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Arrival Alwar Railway
Station
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1520 hrs
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Arrival Sariska by
air-conditioned coach
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1630 hrs
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Arrival Hotel Tiger
Den (RTDC)
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1930 hrs.
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Theme dinner/Night Stay
at Hotel
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Day 2, Sunday
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0630 hrs
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Jeep safari for
Sariska National Park
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0930 hrs
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Return from Sanctuary
& breakfast at Hotel
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1200 hrs.
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Departure Sariska by
air-conditioned coach to Alwar Rly. Stn.
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1245 hrs
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Arrival Alwar Railway
Station
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1300 hrs
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Fairy Queen leaves
Alwar
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1320 hrs
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Lunch on Board
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1600 hrs
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Light Refreshment on
Board
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1845 hrs.
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Fairy Queen arrives
Delhi Cantonment Station
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About
Delhi
Delhi the capital of India has been the centre of
political activity from time immemorial The charm of Delhi has
attracted emperors, conquerors and poor in equally. Delhi was built and
destroyed seven times and has been witness to the various events which
has brought India through the history books. Diverse cultural elements
absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character. The
ancient fortress, majestic buildings and historic ruins find their
modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers, diplomatic enclaves and
well-planned townships of New Delhi. The people here, their lifestyles,
traditions and even the climate are a rich and varied mixture of all
that is India.
Sariska
Sariska Tiger Reserve is famous for its magnificent
tigers, leopards, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, Sambar, Chital,
Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska also shelters many
different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree
Pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great
Indian horned Owls. Sariska is an ideal leisure spot for those
interested in wildlife and ancient architecture. The town has the ruins
of 9th and 10th century temples. Siliserh Lake is another attraction
which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. Located
right next to the tiger reserve is the Sariska Palace.
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- Cultural Programme
& theme dinner, night stay at the Hotel Tiger Den.
- Jeep
safari for the Sariska National Park.
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1855:
Built by Kitson, Thompson Hewitson, UK for the erstwhile
East
Indian Railways (EIR)
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Weight
: 26 tonnes
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Coal Tender : 20 tonnes
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Water Capacity : 2000 litres (under slung water tank)
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Horse Power : 130
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Gauge
: 5 ft. 6 inch or 1.67
m (Broad Gauge)
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Wheel arrangement : 2-2-2 Driving wheel diameter 1800
mm
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Maximum Speed : 40 Kmph
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Cylinders
: 2 outside (12 inch x
22 inch)
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Earlier worked from Howrah to Raniganj (121 miles) on EIR
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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 passengers 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
locomotive
25.01.99 National Tourism award given by Prime
Minister of India for the most innovative &
unique tourism project
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The Fairy Queen Round Trip Package Tariff*+
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Options
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Adult
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Child
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Full Package
(Two-way train
journey + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska)
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Rs. 7500/-
(USD
165)
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Rs. 3750/-
(USD
83)
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One-way Trip Package
(Between Delhi & Alwar + sight-seeing / stay at Sariska)
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Rs. 5500/-
(USD
121)
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Rs. 2750/-
(USD
61)
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One-Way Train Journey
(Between Delhi & Alwar only)
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Rs. 2200/-
(USD
48)
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Rs.1100/-
(USD
61)
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*(Half fare for
children above 5 years but below 12 years of age).
*Children below 5
years – Free
*In USD For foreigners
and NRIs
*The tickets will be
sold as per the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-à-vis USD
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Your
Tour Includes:
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- All
meals-Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with tea/coffee provided on board or
in hotels.
- All
transportation pickup, drop and sight-seeing by air conditioned
coaches.
- Jungle Safari
in search of tigers in open jeeps (05 tourists in each jeep).
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Your
Tour Does Not Includes:
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- Expenses of
personal nature.
- Entrance fees
during sightseeing.
- Any other
item not specified.
Booking rules :
- Full
package cost has to be paid at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION
RULES
1.
There shall be no refund except.
a) When the train is cancelled for technical reasons
by the Railways.
b) When the tourist is not able
to travel on account of unforeseen circumstances.
2. The refund will be granted as follows :-
In case of (a) above,
(I) Full refund of the fare less 1% handling charges
In case of (b) above
(I) No refund, if the ticket is cancelled less than 15 days in advance including the date of journey.
(II) 50% refund, if the ticket is cancelled more than 15 days in advance excluding date of journey.
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