New Delhi: A new option for outings on the Yamuna has opened for Delhi residents and tourists. The capital’s first recreational cruise service, the ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’, was opened to passengers from Tuesday, November 10. Operating between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, the service will allow people to enjoy a ride on the Yamuna for about 40 minutes. The cruise fare has been fixed at Rs 500 per person.
The cruise will run from Wazirabad Ghat in Sonia Vihar to Shani Mandir Ghat in Jagatpur on a route of about 5 to 6 kilometres. A maximum of 30 passengers will be able to travel on each trip. The cruise is electric and air-conditioned. Facilities such as life jackets and a public announcement system have been provided for passenger safety.
Online ticket booking for passengers has been arranged through the Delhi Tourism website. A separate entry fee of Rs 50 has been fixed for access to the premises. According to available information, entry to the premises will begin at 9 am and tickets will be issued until around 9 pm.
Along with the cruise service, entertainment and tourism facilities have also been developed at Sonia Vihar. A food zone, a gaming area for children and an evening music-based fountain show have been arranged here. The project has been developed as a joint initiative of the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Delhi government.
The objective of the service is to establish the Yamuna as a new attraction on Delhi’s tourism map and promote river-based tourism. However, maintaining the river’s cleanliness and environmental protection will also be important for the success of this project.
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