Ganga Vilas: PM Modi to launch world's longest cruise in Varanasi today

Ganga Vilas: Today in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the longest river cruise in the world. The luxurious cruise will depart from Varanasi and travel more than 3,200 kilometers via 27 different river systems in five different Indian and Bangladeshi regions.

A cruise with 31 passengers is scheduled to depart from Ravidas Ghat and travel via 50 locations over 51 hours. With 36 passengers and all the comforts, the MV Ganga Vilas cruise has three decks and 18 suites on board. The ship offers a library, gym, and spa, among other facilities.

31 passengers from Switzerland and Germany have boarded the ship, and they will travel with the 40 members of the crew.

Raj Singh, the operator of a cruise ship, told India Today, "27 river systems will be traversed during the journey. This will enhance connectivity with Bangladesh."

PPP model of Ganga Vilas will encourage competition

The public-private partnership (PPP) model of Ganga Vilas will also encourage more competition and contribute to the expansion of the tourism industry.

From Varanasi's well-known "Ganga Aarti," it will make a stop at Sarnath, a Buddhist holy site. It will also cover Majuli, Assam's largest river island and the center of Vaishnavite culture, and Mayong, renowned for its tantric crafts.

The travelers will also visit the Vikramshila University and the Bihar School of Yoga to learn more about the spiritual and academic legacy of India. They will also visit Kaziranga National Park, home to one-horned rhinos, and the Sunderbans in the Bay of Bengal delta, both of which are rich in biodiversity and are designated as World Heritage Sites.

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