Ayodhya gears up for Ramayan Cruise Service, will be no less than ‘divine journey’ for devotees

New Delhi: In Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh, first-ever luxury cruise service in Ayodhya is set to become a reality soon. A Ramayan Cruise Service will be launched on holy river Saryu soon to provide mesmerising ”Ramcharitmanas Tour” to devotees and tourists, govt said on Tuesday.

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways chaired a review meeting for the implementation of cruise service today.

It will be the first-ever luxury Cruise service on the Saryu river (Ghagra/National Waterways-40) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to give mesmerizing experience to devotees with one-of-its-kind spiritual journeys while cruising through the famous ghats of the holy river Saryu.

Mesmerizing ‘Ramcharitmanas Tour’ on fully AC cruise

The fully air-conditioned 80-seater cruise will have large glass windows for experiencing the scenic beauty of Ghats. The interiors of the cruise and the boarding point will be based on the theme of Ramcharitmanas. The cruise will be equipped with kitchen and pantry facilities for the comfort of the tourists. The cruise contains bio toilets and hybrid engines system for the ‘zero effect’ on environment.

The entire tour will cover approximately 15-16 Km distance. There will be several activities and selfie points inspired by different episodes of Ramayan. The tour will be followed by Saryu Aarti, in which every member will be able to actively participate.

Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, as mentioned in in the great Indian epic Ramayan. It is also the first of the seven most important pilgrimage sites (Mokshdayini Sapt Puris) for the Hindus. Approximately, 2 crore tourists visit Ayodhya every year and with completion of Ram Mandir, the tourist influx will jump manifold.

The ‘Ramayan Cruise Tour’ will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region.