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Yamuna cruise service is all set to be launched soon as part of its river rejuvenation and tourism development programme, according to a PTI report. The
Delhi government's initiative was announced recently and is expected to be launched next month, as per sources. The 40-seater vessel, built in Mumbai and transported to Delhi in January, has since undergone extensive interior work. According to reports, the cruise is now fully furnished, decorated, equipped, and ready for operations; hence, it will likely be launched next month.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta To Inaugurate Yamuna Cruise
The service is expected to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and will include onboard facilities such as music, entertainment and food services for passengers, he said. The government will announce the launch date within 15 days.
He said the cruise will operate on the Yamuna, offering hour-long round trips designed to provide a unique recreational experience within the city.
The project forms part of a broader riverfront development plan aimed at transforming the Yamuna into a hub for recreation and leisure.
All About Yamuna Cruise in Delhi
The project aims to introduce recreational boat cruises and ferry services on the River Yamuna for residents and visitors in the national capital. The government is planning to introduce water sports and other recreational activities at the cruise terminal, creating a more comprehensive leisure zone along the river.
The initiative is intended to provide Delhiites with experiences comparable to those available in popular tourist destinations such as Goa, without requiring them to travel outside the city, he said. The project, located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, is expected to provide a new green tourism experience and enhance connectivity through eco-friendly river travel. The initiative is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore.
Initially, after the launch, one boat will carry 90 people at once. Additionally, for an enhanced tourism experience, snacks will be provided to the passengers on board. The cruise will offer beautiful panoramic views of the Yamuna ghats and the landscape along the riverbanks.
The objective is to deliver an international-standard experience at affordable prices, making it accessible to a wider section of the public, he said.
