Delhi Gets Namo Yamuna River Safari With 40-Minute Boat Rides; Here’s All You Need To Know

Delhi has now launched a recreational river cruise on the River Yamuna called the Namo Yamuna River Safari. It features AC electric boats for 40-minute rides for tourists. It is the city’s first luxury cruise service, launched to boost tourism and give families one more spot for weekend outings and picnics. Here’s everything you need to know.

Namo Yamuna River Safari To Feature Electric Boats

With so many activities and tourist spots, one cannot really get bored in Delhi. And now, with the launch of the Namo Yamuna River Safari, we have another way to spend our weekends. According to Moneycontrol, the recreational luxury river cruise was launched on November 10. The service, called the Namo Yamuna River Safari, will run along a 5 km stretch of the river from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur.

According to India Today, the government will use eco-friendly electric boats for the safari. These boats will handle 30 to 40 passengers per ride. Each ride is expected to last 40 minutes, and the expected ticket price is ₹500 per person.

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Food Facilities, Musical Fountain Show & More 

According to The Economic Times, the Namo Yamuna River Safari in Delhi will not just feature cruise rides but also dedicated gaming zones for children. People planning a visit will also have access to food facilities and can enjoy an evening musical fountain show themed around Lord Krishna and Yamuna Maiya. Entries are set to begin at 9 am, and the last ticket is scheduled to be issued around 9 pm.

You can book tickets online through the official Delhi Tourism website. The boats will be air-conditioned and will have on-board zero-discharge bio-toilets, life jackets and an announcement system. Operators will run at least four trips a day, and the electric boats will not be more than two years old.

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So, tell us, how excited are you to experience the Namo Yamuna River Safari in Delhi?

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Ashmeet Guliani | Content Writer

Ashmeet Guliani is a Content Writer at Curly Tales with over three years of experience writing about food, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. With a B.Sc in Home Economics from the University of Delhi, her interest in reading and writing led her to pursue a career in writing. In her free time, she explores cafes, browses bookstores, listens to Hindi retro songs, and watches K-dramas!