The Namo Yamuna River Safari was inaugurated at Sonia Vihar in Delhi on November 10, 2026, by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal alongside Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The electric cruise offers a six-kilometre round trip between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, lasting approximately 40 minutes. Tickets cost ₹500 per passenger, while entry to the recreational area is ₹50. The 30-seater service aims to boost river tourism, with additional boats and waterfront attractions planned.
Namo Yamuna River Safari Launched in Delhi, Cruise Tickets Priced at Rs 500
A new tourism attraction was introduced between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur on the Yamuna with the inauguration of a six-kilometre recreational cruise service by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the Namo Yamuna River Safari in New Delhi, which is a recreational river cruise on a six-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna. The service aims to create new opportunities for tourism and to provide residents with a new leisure experience.
The cruise will run between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, providing a six-kilometre round trip on the river to visitors. Tickets for the cruise have been fixed at Rs 500 per head, and entry to the premises will be Rs 50.
The initiative intends to boost tourism on the river and promote recreational navigation on the Yamuna. The electric-powered cruise vessels will be an added attraction for visitors and will help in the development of tourism infrastructure in the National Capital Region.
Sarbananda Sonowal Highlights Yamuna Cleaning and Tourism Development
Speaking at the inauguration, Sarbananda Sonowal said the Delhi government was committed to cleaning the Yamuna and making the river's water useful for people’s lives.
The Union Minister's remarks brought the recreational project into the larger conversation of the river's environmental health and the need for more public participation. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for residents and tourists to experience the Yamuna through organised recreational activities.
The development also indicates efforts to harness the tourism potential of National Waterway infrastructure. Recreational navigation could also create additional economic opportunities and stimulate more public interest in the river and the surrounding areas.
But the broader environmental benefit of the project will depend on continued efforts to address pollution and improve the Yamuna's water quality. Tourism infrastructure alone will not solve the river’s long-standing ecological problems.
Rekha Gupta Invites Delhi Residents to Experience River Cruise
“People will enjoy the cruise service on the river for the first time. It will be a new experience for the residents,” Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said of the Namo Yamuna River Safari.
She asked Delhi residents to visit the attraction with their families, saying the initiative would give a positive image to the national capital. Her remarks highlighted the government's efforts to improve recreational facilities and tourism prospects in Delhi.
Gupta also referred to the infrastructure development carried out by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Chief Minister said that to reduce traffic congestion, projects worth more than Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been implemented in the national capital.
“The BJP-led Delhi government is committed to working in the interests of the residents and improving the public infrastructure across the city,” she also said.
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Namo Yamuna River Safari Offers Additional Recreational Facilities
The project site will have a number of attractions for families, children and tourists, in addition to the cruise experience. Facilities planned include a musical fountain, children's play zone, shopping facilities, food court and adventure sports activities.
An Akashvani correspondent said a round-trip, six-kilometre journey between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur has been introduced for visitors.
The mix of river navigation, entertainment and recreational facilities is expected to create a broader destination for visitors, rather than just a cruise embarkation point.
Yamuna River Tourism and Delhi's Future Development
Namo Yamuna River Safari is an effort to tap the potential of Yamuna for recreational navigation and tourism in the national capital. Electric-powered vessels are also adding a new dimension to Delhi’s leisure infrastructure.
The long-term success of the project will depend on the number of people who visit, the facilities available, and the continued improvements to the environment, Sprouts News reported. It might also spur more investment in riverfront attractions and tourism-related infrastructure.
In the next few months, we will know better how the public has responded and what the project has contributed to the tourism sector of Delhi. And cleaning up the river will be just as important as developing it for recreational use to keep it valuable for the future.
