Delhi gets a river cruise on the Yamuna: 40-minute rides between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur for ₹500
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the service on 10 November with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
- Ride time: ~40 minutes
- Seats per boat: 30
- Launched: 10 Nov
What's new
Delhi now has a leisure boat service on the Yamuna. The 'Namo Yamuna' cruise runs between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, upstream of the Wazirabad barrage. Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal opened it on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta present. The Inland Waterways Authority of India is behind the project.
How it works
Each trip lasts about 40 minutes. The boats are air-conditioned and carry up to 30 passengers, with life jackets and bio-toilets on board. Tickets cost ₹500 a person and can be booked through Delhi Tourism. At least four trips run each day. Reports give different figures for the distance, so check the route details before you go.
Why it matters
The Yamuna in Delhi is better known for its pollution than for leisure trips. Officials hope the service will draw tourists to a cleaner stretch of the river above the city.
