01 Nights / 02 Days
Booking Price : ₹15,200.00/- Per Person
Our Most popular, the Fairy Queen Express is India’s oldest trains providing luxury train journeys in India. Powered by the oldest serving steam locomotive built in around 1855, Fairy Queen has its own charm prattle the route through Alwar in Rajasthan. With a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records and a recipient of National Tourism Award, Fairy Queen easily makes it to the list of most luxurious trains in India.
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. Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive package combining thrill, romance, wildlife and steam heritage on the Fairy Queen. The Fairy Queen has a 60-seater air-conditioned chair car specially designed 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 view of the countryside. For your enjoyment numerous cultural programs are organized in 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. Go ahead and book your journey back into time.
Fairy Queen leaves Delhi Cantonment railway station on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the months between October to March. During rest of the year, it is halted for engine and coaches renovation and also because of hot summer.
Route: Delhi – Alwar – Sariska- Alwar – Delhi
Runs from October to March on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Duration of the journey is 1 night, 2 days. Attractions at its two stoppages – Sariska and Alwar – are:
Starting fares for full package
(Two-way train journey + sightseeing / stay at Sariska for an adult)
INR 15,200 + Government taxes/Service taxes
Food – Many options are available
Please Note: Routes, schedules, boarding, and deboarding points, and tariffs for the luxury train tours in India mentioned in this article are subject to change in accordance with directives of the Government of India with prior information.
Facilities and Services
Accommodation
The Fairy Queen has an accommodation capacity of 50 passengers. With its especially designed air-conditioned chair cars, it offers comfortable accommodation. The coach also comprises a large glass window from where passengers can have an amazing view of the Locomotive.
Pantry Car
You will find a well-maintained pantry car for on board catering.
Lounge
The train also encompasses a wonderful lounge offering spectacular views of the countryside.
Attraction
For passengers, cultural programmes are organized in the evening of the first day at Hotel Sariska Palace. The privileged passengers of the train can also enjoy jeep safari to explore the wildlife sanctuary and to track the tigers.
During your momentous ride on the Fairy Queen, several cultural programs are especially organized to increase the pleasure of your journey. The cultural attractions of the Fairy Queen luxury train journey include traditional welcome in Rajasthani style at Alwar, Cultural evening at Lake Palace and Cultural programme at Sariska.
These vibrant performances of the traditional folk dances of Rajasthan will never fail to enthral your during your travel with this train.
Fairy Queen Express itinerary
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The itinerary of Fairy Queen Train encompasses some of the famous destinations of India. The train offers 1 Night/2 Days tour. On your tour on this train you visit the enchanting city of Alwar, treat your senses with the architectural beauty of Delhi monuments and feel the wilderness of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan. The train begins its journey from Delhi Cantonment Railway station on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the months of October to March.
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Day 01 - Saturday
1000 hrs. Train starts its journey from Delhi Cantonment Station
1030 hrs. Enjoy Snacks on Board
1300 hrs. Gorge on delicious Lunch on Board
1500 hrs. Feel light with light refreshments on Board
1600 hrs. Arrive at Alwar Railway Station
1620 hrs. Leave Alwar by an Air-conditioned coach
1730 hrs. Arrival at Hotel Tiger Den
1930 hrs. Enjoy Cultural Programs, Theme dinner/Night Stay at Hotel
Day 02 - Sunday
0630 hrs. Explore Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary by Jeep Safari
0930 hrs. Post safari, breakfast at Tiger Den Hotel
1200 hrs. Leave Sariska by an Air-conditioned coach
1245 hrs. Reach Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs. Departure from Alwar
1330 hrs. Lunch on Board
1600 hrs. Light refreshments on Board
1845 hrs. End of the journey at as Fairy Queen arrives at Delhi Cantonment Station.
The train is not in operation.
Schedule
Q: How many luxury trains are there in India?
Ans: There are 7 luxury trains in India. You can choose the best one for you according to your preferences.
Q: Which is the cheapest luxury train in India?
Ans: Maharaja’s Express is the cheapest luxury train in India. You can check the updated price at IRCTC website.
Q: Which is the most luxurious train in the world?
Ans: Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the most luxurious train in the world. Other famous luxury trains of the world are The Golden Eagle, Blue Train, The Ghan, and Rovos Rail.
Q: Which country has best railway system?
Ans: Japan has the best railway system. The United States has the maximum connectivity, followed by China, India, and Russia.
Q: What is the most famous train in the world?
Ans: 20th Century Limited and Trans-Siberian Express are the most famous train in the world. The Flying Scotsman, Frontier Mail, The Grand Trunk Express, The Mallard, etc. are the other famous trains.
Q: Which is the best train in India?
Ans: Here is a list of some of the best trains in India:
1. Palace On Wheels
2. Maharaja Express
3. Deccan Odyssey
4. The Golden Chariot
5. Lifeline Express
6. Mahaparinirvan Express
7. Royal Rajasthan On Wheels
8. Thar Express
9. Maitree Express
10. Royal Orient Train
11. Red Ribbon Express
12. Fairy Express
Q: How much does a journey in Maharaja Express cost?
Ans: The approximate price-range of various tours in Maharaja Express are:
1. The Indian Splendor (7 days/ 6 nights) - INR 4,24,400 - INR 16,82,000/per person
2. The Heritage Of India (7 days/ 6 nights) - INR 4,50,000 - INR 16,82,000/per person
3. The Indian Panorama (7 days/ 6 nights) - INR 4,24,400 - INR 16,82,000/per person
4. Treasures of India (4 days/ 3 nights) - INR 2,72,000 - INR 9,15,500/per person
Q: Which is the fastest train in India?
Ans: New Delhi Bhopal Shatabdi Express is the fastest train in India, with a maximum speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
Q: Which is the slowest train in India?
Ans: Mettupalayam Ooty Nilgiri Passenger is the slowest train in India.
Q: Which are the longest train routes in India?
Ans: Below is the list of trains with longest train routes in India:
1. Vivek Express (4,273 kms) – Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari
2. Trivandrum (3,931 Kms) – Silchar Superfast Express
3. Himsagar Express (3,797 Kms) – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Kanyakumari
4. Navyug Express (3,690 Kms) – Mangalore Central to Jammu Tawi
5. Ten Jammu Express (3,642 km) – Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) to Jammu
6. Amritsar Kochuveli Express (3,597 Kms) – Amritsar to Kochuveli (Trivandrum)
7. Humsafar Express (3,570 Kms) - Agartala to Bengaluru Cantonment
8. New Tinsukia Weekly SF Express (3611 Kms) – KSR Bengaluru to New Tinsukia Junction
9. Dehradun Kochuveli Superfast Express (3459 Kms) – Dehradun to Kochuveli (Trivandrum)
10. Raptisagar Express (3437 Kms) – Ernakulam (Kochi) to Barauni
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