India made history the day the World’s Longest River Cruise sailed India’s Ganges. The MV Ganga Vilas was inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 13, 2023) through video conferencing. The luxury ship left the port from the Indian spiritual city of Varanasi and will cover 3,200 kilometres (1,988 miles) of waterway in India and Bangladesh, making it the world’s longest river cruise.
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Ganga Vilas covers 27 rivers in 51 days
MV Ganga Vilas embarked on its journey from Varanasi and will be covering 3,200 kilometres in 51 days to reach Dibrugarh in Assam, through Bangladesh, spanning across 27 rivers in the two countries. Dibrugarh happens to be the hometown of Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. On January 14, 2023, the luxury ship reached the Bangal Ghat in Buxar, Bihar. The maiden journey of Ganga Vilas has 32 tourists from Switzerland onboard, appreciating the Varanasi to Dibrugarh expedition. The cruise will reside in Bihar till January 22 and will lay off at 8 distinctive places including Bateshwar Sthan in Bhagalpur, Munger, Simaria in Begusarai, and Sultanganj.
Today, the world’s longest river cruise – Ganga Vilas, has embarked on a journey between Kashi and Dibrugarh.
Due to this, many tourist places of Eastern India are going to benefit. pic.twitter.com/SlE4pvd2Or
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The 51-day river cruise has been curated to exhibit the best of India
The cruise has been designed to exhibit the best of India. The 51-day river cruise is indeed a one-of-a-kind chance to tie in with the nation’s traditional as well as cultural roots. A well-curated means of exploring and getting acquainted with the gorgeous aspects of the diversified country.
MV Ganga Vilas: Routes & tourist spots
The luxury cruise will pass through 27 waterways in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Assam. The route further includes primary rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. The voyage is also outlined to stop by 50 tourist spots. This includes national parks and world heritage sites.
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What amenities are there in the world’s longest river cruise?
There are 3 decks and 18 suites on board with the ability to occupy 36 tourists and other additional luxurious amenities in the world’s longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas. The entire journey is curated to be more than just a usual cruise journey with an observational voyage filled with art, culture, luxury, and spiritual experiences. Tourists will have access to a spa, classic non-alcoholic beverages, and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cuisines. There will also be doctors on board throughout the journey in case of any unforeseen emergencies. Every little detail has been taken care of by Antara Luxury River Cruises, who are operating MV Ganga Vilas.
World’s longest river cruise: Booking & Ticket prices
The exceptional luxurious cruise charges nearly INR 50-55 Lakhs per person for the all-inclusive package including journeys, sightseeing, and entertainment for the time period of 51 days, according to a Mint report. The ticket prices are the same for Indians and foreigners. One can also go for booking shorter tours instead of the complete 51-day plan. Currently, the cruise is entirely booked till March 2024. However, bookings for tours starting from April 2024 are available now. Tickets can be booked from the official website of Antara Luxury River Cruises for ‘MV Ganga Vilas.’
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: The MV Ganga Vilas is owned by Antara Luxury River Cruises.
Answer: The luxury cruise MV Ganga Vilas which began its journey from Varanasi will be covering a total of 3,200 kilometres (1,988 miles) of waterway in India and Bangladesh, making it the world’s longest voyage. Additionally, the cruise has 3 decks and 18 suites on board with the ability to occupy 36 tourists along with several other luxurious amenities. This, altogether, makes the Ganga Vilas, so famous.
Answer: MV Ganga Vilas, operated by Antara Luxury River Cruises, is the world's longest river cruise.
Answer: One can book a luxurious stay at the Ganga Vilas Cruise by booking their tickets on the official website of Antara Luxury River Cruises.
Answer: The charges for both Indian and foreign passengers would be INR 50-55 lakhs per person for the all-inclusive package including journeys, sightseeing, and entertainment for the time period of 51 days.
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