The 6-km cruise service between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur will cost Rs 500 per person.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday. The recreational initiative offers a cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a distance of approximately 4 to 6 km. According to reports from The Times of India, The Federal, and Urban Acres, the service aims to provide a new tourism attraction for residents and visitors.
The 40-minute river journey is priced at Rs 500 per person. Each trip can carry a maximum of 30 passengers, with tickets available online via the Delhi Tourism website. The operator is required to conduct at least four trips every day using air-conditioned boats that are no more than two years old.
The site includes a recreational zone with food, a children's play area, a gaming zone, and a toy shop. Visitors can also access table tennis and a video gaming area. Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra stated that a musical fountain show will run every evening, depicting stories of Lord Shri Krishna and the Yamuna River.
The boats feature safety jackets, an announcement system, and onboard sanitation via zero-discharge bio-toilets. The project follows a March 2025 agreement between the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Delhi government agencies to develop tourism upstream of the Wazirabad barrage.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra, and Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma attended the launch. Sonowal noted that the initiative aligns with the Prime Minister's vision for developing the country's inland waterways.
