The world’s longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, was kicked off by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference on Friday, January 13. At the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi stated that the most extended river cruise from Kashi to Dibrugarh is starting today and will highlight North Indian tourist destinations on the global tourism map. “The start of the 3200 km long MV Ganga Vilas river voyage is a tangible indication of how the nation’s internal waterways have developed. 111 national water highways are now being developed in 24 states” he added.
The river cruise would depart from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and sail 3,200 kilometers through Bangladesh in 51 days
The river cruise would depart from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and sail 3,200 kilometers through Bangladesh in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam. According to a formal statement released on Friday, the trip would provide visitors with the chance to engage in an experienced adventure and savor the art, culture, history, and spirituality of India and Bangladesh.
According to a statement released by the government on Friday, the MV Ganga Vilas would set off from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and traverse 3,200 kilometers across Bangladesh and 27 river systems before arriving in Dibrugarh, Assam. 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 MV Ganga Vilas cruise has 18 suites
The MV Ganga Vilas has 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists, with all the luxury amenities. 50 tourist destinations, including World Heritage Sites, National Parks, River Ghats, and important towns like Patna in Bihar, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, Kolkata in West Bengal, Dhaka in Bangladesh, and Guwahati in Assam, will be visited during the 51-day trip.
MV Ganga Vilas: Each passenger’s expenditure for the 51-day trip would be Rs. 25,000/day
Additionally, the trip is equipped with amenities like a gym, spa, and salon. Each passenger’s expenditure for the 51-day trip would be 25,000 a day, or roughly 20 lakh. The voyage is outfitted with noise-cancellation equipment and a pollution-free system.
It will make pit stops to see Sarnath, a Buddhist landmark, the iconic Ganga Arti in Varanasi, and even Majuli, the largest river island in Assam. The travelers will also go to Vikramshila University and the Bihar School of Yoga. The Sunderbans in the delta of the Bay of Bengal as well as Kaziranga National Park will be traveled throughout the cruise.
32 visitors from Switzerland have signed up for the entire duration of the inaugural trip.