<p>Which is the world’s longest river?</p>

<p>According to Encyclopedia Britannica and Guinness World Records, it is Africa’s Nile.</p>

<p>But an upcoming Amazon River expedition could very well challenge this perception. A team of international researchers and explorers will embark on a 7,000-kilometre journey in April 2024 to solve one of the biggest mysteries regarding the natural world.</p>

<p>55-year-old Brazilian expedition leader Yuri Sanada was quoted as saying by CNN that “The Nile is like a worm and the Amazon is an anaconda.”</p>

<p>While it is already established that the Amazon is the world’s most voluminous river, the question persists which is the world’s longest. Amazon carries at least four times more water than any other river.</p>

<p>“So there’s no comparison – we have the biggest river. But the longest, we will see,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>The biggest dispute</strong></h2>

<p>Where does the Amazon River originate from? That’s the question which revolves around the whole length dispute.</p>

<p>Traditionally, the researchers have been deeming the headwaters of the Apurimac River in southern Peru as the starting point of the river.</p>

<p>But many other scientists dispute that theory.</p>

<p>Expeditionists like James “Rocky” Contos, 51, claim to have discovered a more distant river source – the Mantaro River, in northern Peru.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August | WION Climate Tracker</strong></p>

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<p>“I was aware that the most distant source of the Amazon was considered to be the Apurimac, but when I was gathering all information – maps, hydrographs, etc. – in preparation for my trip to Peru, I realized that another river appeared to be longer,” Contos was quoted as saying by CNN.</p>

<h2><strong>Details about expedition</strong></h2>

<p>The planned expedition will follow the course of the Amazon River through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. It commences at the newly identified source in the Peruvian Andes, the Mantaro River.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The initial leg of the journey involves navigating the Mantaro's rapids on a raft led by Contos. Upon reaching the confluence with the Ene River, the team will continue their voyage aboard three specially designed solar- and pedal-powered boats, tracing the Amazon's path to the Atlantic Ocean along the Brazilian coast.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-100-dolphins-found-dead-in-amazon-as-water-temperature-soars-to-39degc-641437"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Over 100 dolphins found dead in Amazon as water temperature soars to 39°C</strong></a></p>

<p>In early 2025, a secondary expedition is scheduled to start from the traditional source of the Amazon, the Apurimac River in Peru. This segment will provide an opportunity for a second set of measurements and will feature the participation of French explorer Celine Cousteau, granddaughter of the renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, who will travel on horseback along the riverbanks.</p>

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Which is the world’s longest river? According to Encyclopedia Britannica and Guinness World Records, it is Africa’s Nile. But an upcoming Amazon River expedition could very well challenge this perception.

Which is the world’s longest river? According to Encyclopedia Britannica and Guinness World Records, it is Africa’s Nile. But an upcoming Amazon River expedition could very well challenge this perception. A team of international researchers and explorers will embark on a 7,000-kilometre journey in April 2024 to solve one of the biggest mysteries regarding the natural world. 55-year-old Brazilian expedition leader Yuri Sanada was quoted as saying by CNN that “The Nile is like a worm and the Amazon is an anaconda.” While it is already established that the Amazon is the world’s most voluminous river, the question persists which is the world’s longest. Amazon carries at least four times more water than any other river. “So there’s no comparison – we have the biggest river. But the longest, we will see,” he added. The biggest dispute Where does the Amazon River originate from? That’s the question which revolves around the whole length dispute. Traditionally, the researchers have been deeming the headwaters of the Apurimac River in southern Peru as the starting point of the river. But many other scientists dispute that theory. Expeditionists like James “Rocky” Contos, 51, claim to have discovered a more distant river source – the Mantaro River, in northern Peru. Watch: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August | WION Climate Tracker × “I was aware that the most distant source of the Amazon was considered to be the Apurimac, but when I was gathering all information – maps, hydrographs, etc. – in preparation for my trip to Peru, I realized that another river appeared to be longer,” Contos was quoted as saying by CNN. Details about expedition The planned expedition will follow the course of the Amazon River through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. It commences at the newly identified source in the Peruvian Andes, the Mantaro River. The initial leg of the journey involves navigating the Mantaro's rapids on a raft led by Contos. Upon reaching the confluence with the Ene River, the team will continue their voyage aboard three specially designed solar- and pedal-powered boats, tracing the Amazon's path to the Atlantic Ocean along the Brazilian coast. Also read: Over 100 dolphins found dead in Amazon as water temperature soars to 39°C In early 2025, a secondary expedition is scheduled to start from the traditional source of the Amazon, the Apurimac River in Peru. This segment will provide an opportunity for a second set of measurements and will feature the participation of French explorer Celine Cousteau, granddaughter of the renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, who will travel on horseback along the riverbanks. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

World’s longest river Nile might be just months away from losing its title

MV Ganga Vilas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday flag off the world's longest river cruise 'MV Ganga Vilas' from Varanasi, which will cover 3,200 kilometers across 27 river systems in five states in India and Bangladesh in 51 days.

PM Modi to flag off world's longest river cruise ‘Ganga Vilas’ on Jan 13

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the world's longest river cruise, Ganga Vilas, on January 13 in Varanasi, a popular city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sarbananda Sonowal, who is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways and Ayush, said that the launch will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ganga Vilas is a 51 days planned cruise with visits to 50 tourist spots. During the journey, the cruise will visit world heritage sites, national parks, river ghats, and major cities like Patna (Bihar), Sahibganj (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam). It will also visit Dhaka (Bangladesh).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are exploring the immense wealth that our rich river system has to offer," Sonowal<strong>&nbsp;</strong>said in a release by the Indian government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This avenue of sustainable development via inland waterways has received a tremendous boost as efforts to augment cargo traffic as well as passenger tourism has borne fruit with encouraging results," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's all you need to know about MV Ganga Vilas:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Ganga Vilas is 62 meters in length and 12 meters in width. The government release said that it comfortably sails with a draft of 1.4 meters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has three decks, and 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists. Passengers will be able to avail all the amenities and are expected to receive a memorable and luxurious experience. The ship follows sustainable principles at its core as it is equipped with pollution-free mechanisms and noise control technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here are the places the tourists will visit on the MV Ganga Vilas cruise:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The government release further revealed that the tourists will visit multiple spots to showcase the rich heritage of India, such as the famous Ganga Arti in Varanasi, Sarnath-a place of great reverence for Buddhism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will also cover Mayong, a place known for its Tantric craft and it will also make a stop at Majuli, the largest river island and hub of Vaishnavite culture in Assam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The travellers will also visit the Bihar School of Yoga and Vikramshila University, allowing them to soak in the rich Indian heritage in spirituality and knowledge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cruise will also traverse through the World Heritage Sites of Sunderbans in the Bay of Bengal delta as well as Kaziranga National Park.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the world's longest river cruise, Ganga Vilas, on January 13 in Varanasi, a popular city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the world's longest river cruise, Ganga Vilas, on January 13 in Varanasi, a popular city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Sarbananda Sonowal, who is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, said that the launch will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India. The Ganga Vilas is a 51 days planned cruise with visits to 50 tourist spots. During the journey, the cruise will visit world heritage sites, national parks, river ghats, and major cities like Patna (Bihar), Sahibganj (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam). It will also visit Dhaka (Bangladesh). "Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are exploring the immense wealth that our rich river system has to offer," Sonowal said in a release by the Indian government. "This avenue of sustainable development via inland waterways has received a tremendous boost as efforts to augment cargo traffic as well as passenger tourism has borne fruit with encouraging results," he added. Here's all you need to know about MV Ganga Vilas: The Ganga Vilas is 62 meters in length and 12 meters in width. The government release said that it comfortably sails with a draft of 1.4 meters. It has three decks, and 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists. Passengers will be able to avail all the amenities and are expected to receive a memorable and luxurious experience. The ship follows sustainable principles at its core as it is equipped with pollution-free mechanisms and noise control technologies. Here are the places the tourists will visit on the MV Ganga Vilas cruise: The government release further revealed that the tourists will visit multiple spots to showcase the rich heritage of India, such as the famous Ganga Arti in Varanasi, Sarnath-a place of great reverence for Buddhism. It will also cover Mayong, a place known for its Tantric craft and it will also make a stop at Majuli, the largest river island and hub of Vaishnavite culture in Assam. The travellers will also visit the Bihar School of Yoga and Vikramshila University, allowing them to soak in the rich Indian heritage in spirituality and knowledge. The cruise will also traverse through the World Heritage Sites of Sunderbans in the Bay of Bengal delta as well as Kaziranga National Park. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

All eyes on Ganga Vilas! World's longest river cruise to boost tourism in India