Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the 30-seater vessel to promote eco-friendly river tourism.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Namo Yamuna River Safari at Sonia Vihar on November 10. According to reports from Mint, ANI, and Urban Acres, the service features an all-electric vessel designed to promote river-based tourism and eco-friendly transport along the Yamuna.
The 30-seater electric boat operates on a six-kilometre round trip between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. Each journey takes between 35 and 45 minutes. The site is accessible from 9 am until 9 pm, with the final cruise departing at 8 pm.
Visitors can access the premises for an entry fee of Rs 50. The cruise fare is Rs 500 for adults and Rs 300 for children. The service will pause annually from July 1 to September 30 due to monsoon conditions.
The destination includes a musical fountain show between 5 pm and 7 pm that depicts stories of Lord Krishna, Surya Dev, and Yama. Other facilities at the site include a food court, shopping, a children's zone, skating, and rock climbing.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the service represents people's devotion to the river and aims to revitalise the urban landscape. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated the launch is a step towards reconnecting people with rivers and unlocking their economic potential.
A second 30-seater electric cruise is expected to be introduced by February-March 2027. Meanwhile, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh noted that river rejuvenation work will move to the Wazirabad-Kalindi Kunj stretch in the next phase.
