The all-electric Namo Yamuna River Safari will offer 40-minute round-trip journeys between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated Delhi's first recreational Yamuna River Cruise service at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday, according to ANI and The News Mill. The service, named the Namo Yamuna River Safari, operates on an all-electric 30-seater vessel along a 6-kilometre round-trip stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
The cruise offers 40-minute rides at a fare of Rs 500 per person, as reported by Urban Acres. Entry begins at 9 am, with the last tickets issued around 9 pm. The project is a joint initiative involving the Centre, the Delhi government, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated that the launch signals a new wave of river tourism and aims to transform waterways into avenues for tourism, trade, and livelihoods. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the service would offer a new way to experience the river while creating opportunities for local economic activity.
The Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch has been developed into an eco-tourism hub featuring a musical fountain, a food court, a shopping arcade, and children's play areas. Adventure sports setups, including rock climbing and a skating zone, are also available at the riverfront.
The service operates within National Waterway-110, which extends approximately 1,080 km from Jagatpur to Prayagraj. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra noted that the number of boats would increase in the future.
