New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Delhi is set to begin the soft launch of its first-ever Yamuna River Cruise on Monday, with the Delhi government starting trial runs of the 'Namo Yamuna - River Safari' service.

The eco-friendly initiative aims to offer residents and visitors a new way to experience the national capital's skyline and heritage from the water. The cruise is also intended to transform a stretch of the Yamuna into a leisure corridor, combining sustainability with recreation.

The ferry safari will cover a distance of 5 km, from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur, with each ride lasting around 40 minutes. The fare has been fixed at Rs 500 per person, and each cruise will have a maximum capacity of 30 passengers. The service will undergo trial runs ...