The Fairy Queen is the oldest running steam locomotive in the world which has occupied place in the “Guinness Book of World Records”.
The Fairy Queen is a new way of begin your trip than those old blasé method of traveling around the place. You can the pleasure of trip through it in your idyllic weekend trip between Delhi and Alwar.

Have you ever thought of the best way of learning heritage of India while traveling! It is the Indian Railways. The tourists gain enormous knowledge about the cultural diversity of the country via this mode of traveling. There are the ways of making your traveling experience unforgettable and exciting that are to travel via the trains like Palace on Wheels and The Deccan Odyssey. Similarly, like these trains you can also make your trip most comfortable and memorable by traveling via the Fairy Queen.

Fairy Queen was constructed in 1855 by the British firm Kinston, Thompson, and Hewiston for the East Indian Railways. It is the oldest running vintage steam locomotive which has only first class chair car with an accommodation of 50 seats and a pantry car for a board catering.

Fairy Queen is the oldest running vintage steam locomotive in the world and was built in the year 1855 by the British firm Kinston, Thompson & Hewitson for the British firm East India Railways. This train has got only a first class chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. This “Guinness Book Of World Records” holder and the winner of the National Tourism Award, rolled again on 1st February in the year 1997 from Delhi, after a wide period of 142 years.

Indian tourism department has always tried its level best to make the trip of the tourists most memorable and exciting and this has been fulfilled by the discovery of Fair Queen. It is one of the attractions of the various tour packages which becomes impossible for anyone to resist it. The first stop is the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan on the day of departing from Delhi. After departing from Alwar, you can enjoy the thrill of Sariska Tiger Reserve along with an over night stay. The accommodation provision are made at the Heritage hotel Sariska Palace where you can also enjoy the fun of various colorful traditional cultural programmes. Not only this, the most fascinating thing about visiting Sariska is the Jeep Safari in its Tiger Sanctuary.

The Fairy Queen with the privileged ones abroad reaches the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day, from this place the guests are taken to the Sariska Tiger Reserve for an over night stay.
The 50 selected guests will certainly go back with remarkable memories of a nice-in-a-lifetime experience. So, come and book your tour today.

Note: The train does not operate in the month of April, May, June, July, August, and September as it undergoes a lot of renovation and maintenance to retain the same splendor and magnificence as that of the palaces of erstwhile Maharajas.

Day 01 : Saturday Delhi Cantt

Delhi - India 's capital and a mix of the old- world charm and a pulsating megapolis, Delhi is famous for its Mughal and British monuments like the Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Connaught Place offers shoppers a heaven to buy right from small curios to pricelessly crafted articles.

8:30 hrs: Reporting at the Delhi Cantonment railway station.
9:00 hrs: Fairy Queen departs. Lunch and snacks on board.
15:00 hrs: Arrial Alwar railway station Visit to Siliserh Palace (Tea, Snacks & Boating)
Arrival Hotel Tiger Den Cultural Programme Dinner

Day 02 : Sunday Sariska

Sariska - Famous for its Tiger Reserve where magnificient tigers, leopards, sambhars, nilgai, and cinkara can be spotted in their natural habitat. The town also has the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples. Sariska is an ideal leisure spot for those interested in wildlife and ancient architecture.Located right next to the world famous tiger reserve is the Sariska Palace . It offers 49 rooms with modern amenities in a gracious, old world ambience. Adding to the beauty of this hotel is the pure nature all around and the frequent roar of tigers !

06:30 hrs: Wake up call with bed tea

Departure for jungle safari in open jeeps. (5 tourists in each jeep) Arrival back at hotel from the safari 30 minutes for freshening up Visit to Alwar Museum Arrival Alwar railway station

13:00 hrs: Fairy Queen departs for Delhi Lunch and snacks on board.
18:45 hrs: Arrival Delhi Cantonment railway station.

Day 01:- Wednesday Delhi Cantt.

Your dream journey starts from Delhi , the city of ruined forts and rising towers. From Delhi Cantonment, the Palace-On-Wheels is outward bound every Wednesday night for Rajasthan - the land of maharajas.

16:00 hrs: Reporting Delhi Cantt. Railway Station.
17:45 hrs: Departure for Jaipur.
20:00 hrs: Dinner and Overnight on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 02: Thursday Jaipur

Palace on Wheels - The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, the land of Maharajas , magnificent Palaces and impressive forts. One of the most well planned cities of the world. This capital city of Rajasthan , popularly known as the Pink City , was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727.

00:00 hrs: Arrive at Jaipur.
07:30 hrs: Breakfast served.
08:30 hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
13:00 hrs: Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
17:00 hrs: Depart for Jaisalmer.
22:00 hrs: Dinner served.

Day 03: Friday Jaisalmer

Palace on Wheels - In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently on the shimmering sandscape. The main shopping area of Jaisalmer is Sadar Bazar and prominent showrooms include Rajasthali - the only Rajasthan Government emporium.

06:15 hrs: Arrive at Jaisalmer.
07:30 hrs: Breakfast served.
08:30 hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
13:00 hrs: Have lunch and rest.
17:00 hrs: Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari.
19:30 hrs: Have dinner and relish the cultural program.
23:00 hrs: Depart for Jodhpur

Day 04: Saturday Jodhpur

Palace on Wheels - A city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. Jodhpur , The second largest city of Rajasthan , founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort.

The grand palaces within - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence.

07:30 hrs: Breakfast served.
08:00 hrs: Arrive at Jodhpur .
08:30 hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
13:00 hrs: Have lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Pal.
15:30 hrs: Depart for Sawai Madhopur.
20:00 hrs: Dinner served.

Day 05: Sunday Sawai Madhopur/Chittaurgarh

Palace on Wheels - Sawai Madhopur was named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast we go to the Ranthambhor National Park . We depart for Chittaugarh after lunch on-board. In the afternoon we visit the Chittaurgarh fort, lauded in legends valour and chivalry. Shop for tie & dye sarees, leather, embroidered shoes, lac- work articles and bangles.

04:00 hrs: Arrive at Sawai Madhopur.
06:30 hrs: Breakfast served.
07:00 hrs: Visit the Ranthambore National Park .
11:00 hrs: Depart for Chittaurgarh.
12:30 hrs: Lunch served.
15:30 hrs: Arrive at Chittaurgarh.
16:00 hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
20:00 hrs: Depart for Udaipur & Dinner served.

Day 06: Monday Udaipur

Palace on Wheels - Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. With enchanting lakes and lush greenery, this place oozes with beauty and is a symbol of romance, the most appealing place for poets, painters, travelers and writers. This fascinating capital of Mewar is surrounded by hills and is situated on the edge of three lakes.

06:45 hrs: Arrive at Udaipur Breakfast served.
07:30 hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
20:00 hrs: Depart for Bharatpur.
20:30 hrs: Dinner served.

Day 07: Tuesday Bharatpur/Agra

Palace on Wheels - Arrive Bharatpur and pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj Mahal, leather goods and jewellery.

07:00 - 07:30 hrs: Arrive Bharatpur Breakfast on board.

07:30 - 09:00 hrs: Visit to National Bird Sanctuary.Bharatpur ( Ghana ) once the former hunting preserve of the royal family of Bharatpur, the sanctuary is home to storks and nearly every other kind of bird imaginable. You'll see more than 250 different species nesting on the tops of trees and along the roadside, as well as snakes, lizards, exotic fish and monkeys. Lucky visitors can spot the rare Siberian Crane that migrates to this preserve annually. Also found are chital, black buck, deer and other varieties of animals.

10:30 - 11:30 hrs:Visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It was a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are still in pristine condition. Also visit the Buland Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.

13:00 hrs: Lunch in Agra .

15:00 - 17:00 hrs:Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Agra city visiting the impressive Agra Fort, and of course, the most perfect architectural monument in the world -The Taj Mahal.Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.

20:00 hrs: Palace on Wheels departs for Delhi . Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 08: Wednesday Delhi Cantt .

Palace on Wheels dream journey ends in Delhi , the heart of India . Delhi is the capital of India and her third largest city. It is a truly cosmopolitan city - a home to people from different sates, speaking different languages and celebrating different festivals. Enjoy the multi-colored atmoshphere filled with tremendous "josh" and enthusiasm.

Arrive Delhi Cantt. Railway Station

06:00 hrs: Arrival at Delhi .
08:00 hrs: Breakfast on Board.
09:00 hrs: Tour Ends.
Itinerary - Romantic Rajasthan

7 Nights / 8 Days Tour Program

Day 01:- Wednesday DELHI - NEEMRANA

Drive to Neemrana (122 kms / 02-03 hrs). Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is among India 's oldest heritage resorts. Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This picturesque site was chosen by Raja Rajdeo and Neemrana derived its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom.

Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year old Aravalli ranges. Evening at leisure to explore the surrounding area Dinner and overnight at Neemrana Fort Resort

Day 03: Friday JAIPUR

After breakfast visit the Amber Fort , you ascend the fort on elephant back. Amber Fort in Rajasthan built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Perched high on a barren ridge, it commands extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. The building was finally completed in the early18th century when the threat of Mughal domination was receding. Amber was once, the capital of the Mina tribes, believed to be the original inhabitants of this region.

After lunch enjoy sight seeing of the pink city visiting City Palace , Jantar Mantar - the observatory, Hawa Mahal - the palace of wind and the colorful bazaars.

City Palace - Located in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur . Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, additions have been made to the palace complex by many of his successors. The complex is divided into a series of courtyards, sprawling gardens and buildings. It is home to several palatial structures like the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum . In the first courtyard is the 'Mubarak Mahal', built by Maharaja Madho Singh II in the late 19th century. The Mubarak Mahal, or the Auspicious Palace , contains the textile section of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

Overnight at The Raj Palace or similar

Day 04: Saturday JAIPUR SAWAI MADHOPUR

After breakfast drive to Sawai Madhopur (04-05 hrs). Arrive and check into hotel. Lunch at Hotel. Afternoon Jungle Safari to the Ranthambhore National Park .

The 392 sq km of Ranthambhore National Park is perhaps India 's finest example of Project Tiger, a conservation effort started by the government in an attempt to save the dwindling number of tigers in India . Situated near the small town of Sawai Madhopur , Dinner at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05: Sunday SAWAI MADHOPUR - CHITTORGARH

06:30 hrs: Join the Palace on Wheels
07:00 hrs: Visit the National Park.
10:30 hrs: Departure for Chittaurgarh
13:00 hrs: Lunch on Board
16:00 hrs: Arrival at Chittaurgarh for local sightseeing
20:00 hrs: Dinner on Board

Day 06: Monday Udaipur

Palace on Wheels - Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. With enchanting lakes and lush greenery, this place oozes with beauty and is a symbol of romance, the most appealing place for poets, painters, travelers and writers. This fascinating capital of Mewar is surrounded by hills and is situated on the edge of three lakes.

06:45 hrs: Breakfast on Board
07:30 hrs: Udaipur Sightseeing by Luxury coach
13:00 hrs: Lunch at " Lake Palace "
20:00 hrs: Back to Chittaurgarh to board the Train
20:30 hrs: Dinner on Board

Day 07: Tuesday BHARATPUR - AGRA - DELHI

Palace on Wheels - Arrive Bharatpur and pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj Mahal, leather goods and jewellery.

6:30 hrs:Arrival at Bharatpur
07:00 hrs Breakfast on board
07:30 - 0900 hrs Visit to Bharatpur National Bird Sanctuary
09:00 hrs: Departure from Bharatpur
10:00 hrs: Arrival at Agra
10:30 hrs: Visit Fatehpur Sikri
13:00 hrs: Lunch in Agra at "Jaypee Palace Hotel"
15:00 - 1700 hrs: Sightseeing Tour of Agra City
20:00 hrs: Dinner on boar
21:00 hrs: Palace on Wheels departs for Delhi .

Day 08: Wednesday ARRIVE DELHI

Palace on Wheels dream journey ends in Delhi , the heart of India . Delhi is the capital of India and her third largest city. It is a truly cosmopolitan city - a home to people from different sates, speaking different languages and celebrating different festivals. Enjoy the multi-colored atmosphere filled with tremendous "josh" and enthusiasm.

06:00 hrs: Arrival at Delhi Cantt. Railway station
07:30 hrs: Breakfast on Board
08:00 hrs: Tour Ends.