You can enjoy a heritage cruise ride on the Hooghly river in Kolkata. Ticket price? Just Rs 39
At a ticket price of just Rs 39, tourists and locals can now sail past the various landmarks of Kolkata dotting the Hooghly river bank.
Ahead of Durga puja this year, Kolkata has got an exciting new addition to its list of star attractions a heritage cruise ride on the Hooghly river.
The 90-minute guided trip was flagged off on Thursday evening. At a ticket price of just Rs 39, tourists and locals can now sail past the various landmarks of Kolkata dotting the river bank.
“The idea is to make leisure riverine transport accessible and affordable for all,” Rajanvir Singh Kapur, MD of West Bengal Transport Corporation, told India Today Television.
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The cruise vessel will run daily, starting from Millennium Park jetty and move towards north Kolkata, sail past the heritage locations and return to the same venue.
Passengers will be able to witness the breathtaking view of the Howrah bridge, lit up by multi-colored LED lights as the vessel sails beneath the iconic structure. Selfie booths have been installed onboard for millennials to capture the city skyline.
Guests will be able to buy evening snacks from the Cruise Café. Drinking water and a complimentary cruise heritage navigation brochure will also be provided to guests. Keeping coronavirus protocols in mind, not more than 150 people will be allowed on each trip to ensure adequate social distancing.
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