Indian Train Tours

The Fairy Queen

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..

Day 1 (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.


Day2 (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.

Toy Trains Of India

India is lucky to have the services of these wonderful trains some of which find themselves on the World Heritage List such as the toy train of Darjeeling. The slow,chugging, curling movements, with intermittent hoots makes you feel like Alice in Wonderland. Given below are the various trains that ply various routes.

Shimla
The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, is very romantic with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way add to the experience. It's like a picture post-card landscape that makes you gasp with sheer delight.

Shivalik Deluxe : Introduced on the lines of Shatabdi Express this train has only one stop, Barog.

Shivalik Palace (Tourist Coach) : For an exciting & charming journey for the elite class tourist between Kalka & Shimla, the Shivalik Palace (Tourist Coach ) has on-board catering with an exclusive range of kitchen ware. Special features include decorative lights, musical cordless bell, music system, variety of indoor games, magazines & books, ultra-modern amenities in the bathroom, artificial decorative plants, dinning table with beautiful cushioned chairs, folding beds, etc. Shivalik Palace is meant normally for a party of 6 persons. Meals are provided on board as well as two retiring rooms at Shimla for one day. You'll not regret it.

Kangra Queen Express : Northern Railways has introduced a new narrow gauge luxury train between Pathankot and Palampur in Himachal Pradesh to cover the 128 kms in four hours and 25 minutes.

Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
At a maximum speed of 33 km per hour, this ' toy train' treks across plains, plantations and verdant hills of the Nilgiris. The fragrance of eucalyptus lies heavy in the air. The 16 tunnels and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking view, make this toy train journey to Ooty, something not to be missed.

Ooty is connected by a narrow gauge line from Mettupalayam, which serves as the railhead for mainline trains.

Darjeeling
The most famous of the little trains, is the one linking the town of New Jalpaiguri in the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling perched on the awesome Himalayas.

The 86 km Darjeeling line allows the traveller an uninterrupted view of the awe inspiring vista of the Himalayas.

  Access to Darjelling
New Jalpaiguri, the starting point of the hill train to Darjeeling, has direct connections to Calcutta, Delhi, Guwahati and other places in India by rail and air.

Matheran
Close to the business city of Mumbai, Matheran is connected to Neral on Mumbai - Pune main line which provides tremendous tourist attraction. Journey by Toy Train to Matharan takes about one and a half hours. The toy train runs between sunrise and sunset and is not run during the monsoons.