Yamuna cruise fare Rs 500, tourists still miss full experience
New Delhi: The electric cruise service launched on the Yamuna river in Delhi has certainly become a new attraction for tourists, but the high fare and lack of sightseeing spots along the riverbanks are affecting people’s enthusiasm. For a ride of about 30 minutes, adults have to buy a ticket for Rs 500 and children for Rs 300. In addition, adults are being charged Rs 50 separately for entry to the premises, while children above three years of age are being charged Rs 30. Tourists say that despite paying this amount, they are not getting the memorable river journey experience seen in Varanasi and Kolkata.
The cruise operates on an approximately six-kilometre route between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. During the journey, there are currently no major historical or tourist sites visible on either bank of the Yamuna that could make the trip special. At some places, trees, plants and birds can be seen, while people standing on the banks greet passengers aboard the cruise.
Tourists have also questioned the separate entry fee being charged along with the ticket. They say that after buying a cruise ticket, it is not appropriate to pay extra for entry to the premises. Many people have demanded a reduction in the fare and waiver of the entry fee.
In Varanasi, the Ganga cruise offers views of 84 ghats and the Ganga Aarti. In Kolkata, meanwhile, the Hooghly river journey is linked to historic landmarks such as Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu and Prinsep Ghat.
Experts and tourists believe that in Delhi too, the cruise journey can be made more attractive only after riverfronts, green areas, sightseeing spots and better tourism facilities are developed along the Yamuna.
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