MV Ganga Vilas begins 51-day journey; peek inside luxurious, triple-deck cruise: PICS

MV Ganga Vilas - the luxury cruise, with three decks, will embark on the longest waterway in the world, from Varanasi to Dibrugarh in Assam. See inside photos of the river cruise.

Zee Media Bureau | Jan 13, 2023, 11:48 AM IST

The journey of MV Ganga Vilas will begin in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and cover 3,200 km over 51 days, reaching Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh.

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Ganga Vilas marks a milestone in Indian tourism

The cruise vessel, MV Ganga Vilas, is the first-ever to be made in India and is a symbol of self-reliance in the River Cruise sector.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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PM Modi virtually inaugurates Ganga Vilas river cruise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas, in Varanasi through video link on Friday.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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It will cover its journey in 51 days

The journey of MV Ganga Vilas will begin in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and cover 3,200 km over 51 days, reaching Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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Several other ministers attended the inauguration event

Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways - Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath were also present at the flag-off ceremony.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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Photos shared by the Ministry of Tourism

Inside photos of the cruise were shared by the Ministry Of Tourism's Twitter handle.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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Ganga Vilas will embark on its maiden voyage today

This image gives a sneak peek into one of the dining areas in the huge luxury cruise.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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A bedroom in Ganga Vilas cruise

Another photo shows the lavishly designed bedroom with a huge window, giving a breathtaking view of the river.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

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MV Ganga Vilas begins 51-day journey; peek inside luxurious, triple-deck cruise: PICS

Ganga Vilas marks a milestone in Indian tourism

The cruise vessel, MV Ganga Vilas, is the first-ever to be made in India and is a symbol of self-reliance in the River Cruise sector.

(Credit: Twitter/Ministry of Tourism)

PM Modi virtually inaugurates Ganga Vilas river cruise