The unique river cruise will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13
The world's longest river cruise, the MV Ganga Vilas, will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 13). Here is everything you need to know about the unique cruise. 1. The MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. 2. It will travel around 3,200 km in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh. 3. It will sail across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh. 4. MV Ganga Vilas boasts three decks and 18 suites on board with a capacity of 36 tourists. It comes equipped with a host of luxury amenities. 5. The maiden voyage has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the entire length of the journey. 6.The MV Ganga Vilas had been specifically curated to showcase the best of the country to the world. 7. The 51-day cruise is planned with visits to 50 tourist spots. 8. These include 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. 9. The journey will give the tourists an opportunity to embark upon an experiential voyage and indulge in the art, culture, history, and spirituality of India and Bangladesh. 10. The launch of this service will herald a new age of river cruise tourism for India.