VaranasiThere is a lot of enthusiasm among the people of Varanasi regarding Ganga Vilas Cruise, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off from Varanasi on January 13. The cruise will cover a distance of around 4,000 kms in 50 days. It will pass through the rivers of India and Bangladesh to reach Dibrugarh in Assam. Officials said it will stop near important cities like Patna, Kolkata and Dhaka.
‘Milestone for Indian tourism’
Varanasi resident Sunil Upadhyay said, “The Ganga Vilas cruise will have foreign nationals and it will give a message to the people of the world on India’s tourism and this cruise will be very helpful in attracting tourists.”
“History is being created in the field of tourism. This is the longest water ride in the world. Previous governments did not give much importance to the water transport sector. Ganga Vilas will give the message of unity and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.” Rest of the world,” said Arvind Mishra, another local.
Calling it the gift of Kashi Prime Minister Narendra ModiLocal Kaushal Kumar Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased the pride of Varanasi with this Ganga Vilas Cruise. Kaushal Pandey, another resident, said, “The whole picture of Varanasi has changed since Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the MP from this constituency. Tourism has been developed as a big industry in Varanasi.”
The world’s longest river cruise from Varanasi on the Ganges River to Dibrugarh on the Brahmaputra River.
Boarding: 10 January. Will reach Dibrugarh on 01 March.
This cruise goes via: Patna, Kolkata, Dhaka, Dhubri, Guwahati, Majuli Island.#New India #Gangavilascruise pic.twitter.com/XoFxcSiWr8— Sunil Deodhar (@Sunil_Deodhar) January 6, 2023
50 Days Cruise Tour From Varanasi To Dibrugarh
The cruise will have a capacity of 80 passengers with 18 suites. The cruise will start from Varanasi and reach Patna and Kolkata. Thereafter, it will leave for Bangladesh, re-enter India and end its journey at Dibrugarh in Assam. According to officials, the cruise will stop at over 50 places, including several World Heritage Sites, during its 50-day journey. It will also pass through several national parks and sanctuaries during its journey.