Varanasi to dibrugarh cruise

VARANASI: The holy city is set to be a part of the world's longest river voyage with the launch of 'Ganga Vilas', a luxury cruise vessel, on January 10, 2023. To be flagged off from Varanasi, the ship will cover a distance of 3,200 km to Dibruagarh in Assam via Bangladesh. Having 18 suites and associated facilities, it will cover the distance in 50 days, traversing through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh on the way. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, while inaugurating seven community jetties and laying the foundation stone of eight other, released the time table of the cruise at a programme organised by the Inland Waterways Authority of India at Ravidas Ghat here on Friday. Measuring 62.5 m (length), 12.8 m (width) and 1.35 m (draft), 'Ganga Vilas' is the first river ship built in India which will set sail from Varanasi to Dibrugarh on January 10. A Sanjay Gupta ccording to authorities, it's the first river ship built in India. During its 50-day journey, it will stop at over 50 architecturally important places, including world heritage sites. The vessel will also pass through national parks and sanctuaries, including the Sundarbans Delta and Kaziranga National Park. The voyage will be the world’s longest by a single river ship and the project has put India and Bangladesh on the world river cruise map. This new horizon of tourism has opened in the Indian subcontinent. This will increase awareness...

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New Delhi, January 11 MV Ganga Vilas, touted as the world’s longest river cruise, will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Varanasi in the morning of January 13 via video-conference. MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and travel around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, sailing across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. The vessel has three decks and 18 luxury suites on board with a capacity of hosting 36 guests. The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland, signing up for the entire length of the journey. 62 metres long vessel 12 metres wide 3 decks 18 luxury suites The cruise has been curated to bring out the best in the route to be showcased to the guests. The 51-day 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 journey will give the tourists exposure to the art, culture, history and spirituality of India and Bangladesh. “In line with PM’s endeavour to boost river cruise tourism, the huge untapped potential of river cruise will get unlocked with the launch of the service and it will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India,” a press release issued by the Ministry of Shipping said. The Ministry of Culture would organise five programmes at diffident locations for entertaining the ...

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Also See: From Varanasi to DibrugarhMV Ganga Vilas began its journey from Varanasi, PM Modi's constituency, and will sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries, a statement from PMO said. Dibrugarh is the hometown of Union shipping minister The journey will give the tourists an opportunity to embark upon an experiential voyage and indulge in the art. Ganga Vilas cruise ticket price The journey doesn’t come cheap. Operated by Kolkata-based company Antara Luxury River Cruises that says it focuses on “exceptional attention to detail”, the trip costs approximately Rs 13 lakh per person, or $15,300, for the all-inclusive package with expeditions, sightseeing and entertainment for the 51-day duration – that’s roughly Rs 25,000, or $300, per day, according to the operators. Shorter itineraries can also be planned. The cost is the same for Indians and foreigners. Tickets for the ‘MV Ganga Vilas’ cruise can be booked through Antara’s website. The journey of Ganga Vilas Cruise The cruise was initially expected to be launched in 2020 but got delayed due to the Covid pandemic. The maiden cruise now sets sail on January 13, 2023, from Varanasi, and is expected to arrive at its final destination – Dibrugarh – on March 1, 2023. It’s been booked by 32 tourists. Interestingly, they are all foreigners, from Switzerland. Ganga Vilas Cruise booking The cruise’s popularity is refl...

• • • MV Ganga Vilas: Here's how the Varanasi-Dibrugarh cruise will look like MV Ganga Vilas: Here’s how the Varanasi-Dibrugarh cruise will look like MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the world’s longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas, on January 13 via video conferencing. In a statement, Prime Minister’s Office said MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi and sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries. 3200 km लम्बे रिवर क्रूज़ के साथ पर्यटन में एक नए दौर का आगमन! कल, श्री — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) The voyage is packed with visits to 50 tourist spots, including World Heritage spots, national parks, and major cities like Patna in Bihar, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, With the launch, Union Minister of Road and Transport Nitin Gadkari said India will “gain a huge boost in inland water transportation” and “accelerate tourism”. India is set to gain a huge boost in inland water transportation by launching the world’s — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) It will make pit-stops to cover various historical, cultural and religious spots, including the famous Ganga Arti in Varanasi, the Buddhist site of Sarnath; and even Majuli, the largest river island in Assam. The travellers will also...

• • • • All about the world's longest river cruise that PM Narendra Modi will flag off on January 13 All about the world’s longest river cruise that PM Narendra Modi will flag off on January 13 According to the official website, Ganga Vilas - with a capacity of 80 passengers - is a luxury river cruise vessel with 18 suites and all other associated facilities Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the world’s longest river cruise —‘Ganga Vilas’— from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh on January 13, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Covering a journey of 3200 km in 50 days and passing through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh, the cruiseship will give tourists a chance to visit over 50 architecturally important places, including world heritage sites. Additionally, this cruise will also pass through national parks and sanctuaries, including the Sundarbans Delta and the Kaziranga National Park. To make the experience on the cruise enjoyable, there will be facilities like music, cultural programs, a gym, a spa, an open-air observation deck, personalised butler service, etc. In November, Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, tweeted: “The world’s longest river cruise will commence its journey in January next year. Ganga Vilas will set sail from sacred Varanasi to Bangladeshcovering 4,000 km on the two greatest rivers of India, Ganga and Brahmaputra.” The world’s longest river cruise will commence its jour...

• • • • All about the world's longest river cruise that PM Narendra Modi will flag off on January 13 All about the world’s longest river cruise that PM Narendra Modi will flag off on January 13 According to the official website, Ganga Vilas - with a capacity of 80 passengers - is a luxury river cruise vessel with 18 suites and all other associated facilities Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the world’s longest river cruise —‘Ganga Vilas’— from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh on January 13, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Covering a journey of 3200 km in 50 days and passing through 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh, the cruiseship will give tourists a chance to visit over 50 architecturally important places, including world heritage sites. Additionally, this cruise will also pass through national parks and sanctuaries, including the Sundarbans Delta and the Kaziranga National Park. To make the experience on the cruise enjoyable, there will be facilities like music, cultural programs, a gym, a spa, an open-air observation deck, personalised butler service, etc. In November, Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, tweeted: “The world’s longest river cruise will commence its journey in January next year. Ganga Vilas will set sail from sacred Varanasi to Bangladeshcovering 4,000 km on the two greatest rivers of India, Ganga and Brahmaputra.” The world’s longest river cruise will commence its jour...

Sightseeing tours of the 84 Ghats, or Day-long tours with shore excursions, you can enjoy cruising with friends, family or solo. ★ ★ ★ Moonlight Dinner Cruise, or the annual Dev Deepawali celebration, we offer you an incomparable experience of a lifetime. ★ ★ ★ Birthday/Anniversary celebration or full fledged Destination Wedding, we'll make your special event absolutely unforgettable! ★ ★ ★ Religious ceremonies or Corporate events, we have tailor made solutions for all your needs. ★ ★ ★ All of this with the comfort and safety of our luxury Cruise vessels. ★ ★ ★ Alaknanda Cruiseline welcomes you to Kashi! ★ ★ ★

New Delhi, January 11 MV Ganga Vilas, touted as the world’s longest river cruise, will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Varanasi in the morning of January 13 via video-conference. MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and travel around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, sailing across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. The vessel has three decks and 18 luxury suites on board with a capacity of hosting 36 guests. The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland, signing up for the entire length of the journey. 62 metres long vessel 12 metres wide 3 decks 18 luxury suites The cruise has been curated to bring out the best in the route to be showcased to the guests. The 51-day 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 journey will give the tourists exposure to the art, culture, history and spirituality of India and Bangladesh. “In line with PM’s endeavour to boost river cruise tourism, the huge untapped potential of river cruise will get unlocked with the launch of the service and it will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India,” a press release issued by the Ministry of Shipping said. The Ministry of Culture would organise five programmes at diffident locations for entertaining the ...

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Also See: From Varanasi to DibrugarhMV Ganga Vilas began its journey from Varanasi, PM Modi's constituency, and will sail around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh, traversing across 27 river systems in the two countries, a statement from PMO said. Dibrugarh is the hometown of Union shipping minister The journey will give the tourists an opportunity to embark upon an experiential voyage and indulge in the art. Ganga Vilas cruise ticket price The journey doesn’t come cheap. Operated by Kolkata-based company Antara Luxury River Cruises that says it focuses on “exceptional attention to detail”, the trip costs approximately Rs 13 lakh per person, or $15,300, for the all-inclusive package with expeditions, sightseeing and entertainment for the 51-day duration – that’s roughly Rs 25,000, or $300, per day, according to the operators. Shorter itineraries can also be planned. The cost is the same for Indians and foreigners. Tickets for the ‘MV Ganga Vilas’ cruise can be booked through Antara’s website. The journey of Ganga Vilas Cruise The cruise was initially expected to be launched in 2020 but got delayed due to the Covid pandemic. The maiden cruise now sets sail on January 13, 2023, from Varanasi, and is expected to arrive at its final destination – Dibrugarh – on March 1, 2023. It’s been booked by 32 tourists. Interestingly, they are all foreigners, from Switzerland. Ganga Vilas Cruise booking The cruise’s popularity is refl...