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India by train
The Most pleasant mode of travelling through India is by train. The Indian Railways - the second largest railway system in the world, has over 62,3000 km of track laid between 7000 station and over 11,000 locomotives. Today, it offers diverse tourist routes, magnificent hotels on wheels with five-star services and Indrail Passes, ideal for extensive trouble-free tours across the country. Then hurry, don't miss your train !
The fairy queen is the oldest working broad gauge steam locomotive in the world and was built in the year 1855.
The fairy queen is the oldest working broad gauge 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 will have only a first class (non - airconditioned) chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. The traditional reception and a cultural evening will be organized on the evening Of day 01 at the hotel. .
Special Indian trains
Fairy Queen

Day 01
(Saturday):
09.00 hrs : Traditional Reception - Delhi Cantt. station
10.00 hrs : Fairy Queen off to Tiger Country
Light snacks
Lunch on board
15.00 hrs : Arrival Alwar Station
Traditional Rajasthani Reception
Welcome drinks
15.15 hrs : Departure Alwar Station by A/c Bus
15.45 hrs : Evening at Hotel Lake Palace, Siliserh
18.45 hrs : Departure for Tiger Den at Sariska
20.00 hrs : Traditional welcome at Tiger Den-Sariska
Cultural Programme & Dinner
Day 02
(Sunday):
07.00 hrs : Departure for Tiger Sanctuary on Jeeps
09.00 hrs : Breakfast at Tiger Den
11.15 hrs : Departure for Alwar/Alwar Museum
13.00 hrs : Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
Welcome drink
Lunch, light refreshment on board
18.30 hrs : Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantt.
The tariff is US$ 235 per pax.
Booking rules :
25% to be paid at the time of booking. 25% to be paid 60 days before the journey. Balance 50% to be paid 40 days before the journey.
Cancellation rules :
25% more than 60 days before departure. 50% - 40 - 60 days before departure. 100% cancellation, less than 40 days before departure.
The Royal Orient !
Welcome to a rare delight, a special experience. Rare because in our fast-paced lives, it is not often that we can take time off to unwind and taste the pleasures of our own culture. Special, because your journey will take you and your family back in time : to the age of the Maharajahs. To carry you There is The Royal Orient-one of the world's most exotic trains.
Weave through two of India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujrat and Rajasthan. Cross the great Indian desert at nights, and take day trips to fascinating places by luxury coach.The Royal Orient will transport you to palaces and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry. You will feel the spirituality of an ancient jain temple city. You will soak your feet in the warm waters of the Arabian Sea and Laze on the beach. You will safari in jungles to see the only lions outside Africa. You will shop for exquisite handicrafts as old as history in shops blaring Michael Jackson music.
The Royal Orient has been provided with personalised service that only royalty was privileged with. A cuisine truly fit for kings and queens. Thirteen coaches and saloons, inspired from mighty kingdoms.
A joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujrat Ltd. and the Indian Railways, The Royal Orient promises you seven memorable days and nights. Days and night that you will always remember and cherish. Waking up to see the Aravali range spanning the horizon. Watching the moon lift slowly up through the twilight to glimmer on domes and minarets of a bygone era.
Facilities available --
Air-conditioned ambience that keeps the temperature down to 15 degrees.
The watering Hole Bar with all your favourite drinks and some new ones too.
Rinning hot and cold water, spacious baths, clean and comfortable cabins, furnished better than many 5-star hotels.
Multicuisne restaurants to tickle your taste buds.
A library if you're looking for a truly quiet, laid-back time
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