is probably
the oldest and the most beautiful working steam engine in the world. Built
in the year 1855, it is over 140 years old!
Now, the Fairy Queen steams again, once a month, from Oct.
'99 to Feb. 2000. Taking 50 discerning passengers, from around the world,
on unforgettable weekend trips to Alwar. From there,
a short drive will take them to tiger country and an overnight stay at
a legendary palace at Sariska -- Famous for its Tiger Reserve where magnificent
tigers, leopards and sambhars can be spotted in their natural habitat.
The town also has the ruins of 9th and 10th century temples.
HOTEL
SARISKA PALACE: Today,
a magnificent Heritage Hotel, the Sariska Palace was built at the turn
of the century as a royal hunting lodge. Located right next to the world-famous
tiger reserve, 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!