‘Ramayan Cruise Service’ on Saryu river in Ayodhya soon

New Delhi, Dec 1 : In another push to tourism at the birth place of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, the Union government will launch a ‘Ramayan Cruise Tour’ on the Saryu river in the holy city soon.
The project was reviewed by Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, at a meeting on Tuesday for the implementation of the cruise service.
“It will be the first-ever luxury cruise service on the Saryu river in Ayodhya. It aims to give a mesmerising experience to the devotees with one-of-its-kind spiritual journeys while cruising through the famous ghats of the holy river,” said a statement issued by the ministry.
The cruise will be equipped with all the luxury comforts and facilities along with essential safety and security features at par with the global standards. The interiors of the cruise and the boarding point will be based on the theme of Ramcharitmanas.
The fully air-conditioned 80-seater cruise will have large glass windows for experiencing the scenic beauty of the ghats. The cruise will be equipped with kitchen and pantry facilities for the comfort of the tourists. It will have bio toilets and a hybrid engine system for ‘zero effect’ on the environment.
Tourists will be taken on the ‘Ramcharitmanas Tour’ of 1-1.5 hours duration, featuring an exclusively made video film of 45-60 minutes, based on Ramcharitmanas, covering the period from the birth of Lord Ram to his ‘Rajyabhishek’. The entire tour will cover an approximate distance of 15-16 km.