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.
Ganga Vilas marks a milestone in Indian tourism
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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.
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PM Modi virtually inaugurates Ganga Vilas river cruise
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas, in Varanasi through video link on Friday.
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It will cover its journey in 51 days
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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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Several other ministers attended the inauguration event
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Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways - Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath were also present at the flag-off ceremony.
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Photos shared by the Ministry of Tourism
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Inside photos of the cruise were shared by the Ministry Of Tourism's Twitter handle.
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Ganga Vilas will embark on its maiden voyage today
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This image gives a sneak peek into one of the dining areas in the huge luxury cruise.
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A bedroom in Ganga Vilas cruise
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Another photo shows the lavishly designed bedroom with a huge window, giving a breathtaking view of the river.
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