In Pics | MV Ganga Vilas, world's longest river cruise, flagged off in Varanasi
MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and will travel around 3,200 kilometres in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, sailing across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh, according to a an official statement on Friday.
Prime Minister Modi flags off MV Ganga Vilas via video conferencing.
Directly addressing tourists from foreign nations who are traveling on the maiden journey of the cruise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today India has everything and a lot beyond your imagination."
The river cruise has 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists.
The MV Ganga Vilas has 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists, with all the luxury amenities.
MV Ganga Vilas curated to bring out the best of India to be showcased to the world.
The 51 days cruise is planned with visits to 50 tourist spots including World Heritage Sites, National Parks, River Ghats, and major cities like Patna in Bihar, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, Kolkata in West Bengal, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Guwahati in Assam.
The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland. (Twitter- @sidhant)
The journey will give the tourists an opportunity to embark upon an experiential voyage and indulge in the art, culture, history, and spirituality of India and Bangladesh.
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