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Delhi’s First Yamuna Cruise Safari Set For Chhath Launch

Published: 26 October 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari is planned to be inaugurated a few days before Chhath Puja, which runs from November 13-16. She inspected the project and its trial run at Sonia Vihar on October 26. The cruise is planned between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering roughly 5 km. Each boat can carry up to 30 passengers, with tickets expected to cost around ₹500 per person.

Key Takeaways

The project aims to turn the Yamuna stretch into a new recreational and tourism destination for Delhi, with trial runs already underway ahead of the proposed Chhath launch.

Sources

HT, The Statesman