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Rajasthan's first cruise likely to start ferrying tourists in March
The cruise will have a carrying capacity of 150 passengers. "The cruise service is likely to start in the first week of March. The work tender was given last year and it will be ready Feb.The Corporation's Assistant engineer Ravindra Saini said the path of the cruise will be different from that taken by boats ferrying on the lake.
Rates of tickets will be decided by the contractor after approval by the Corporation.
"The cruise will have a restaurant facility and people will be able to book it for small parties and functions," he said. Another official said the work order was given to the firm in February last year and a 15-month time was given to make the cruise.
The surrounding area of the lake has been developed with works like pathways, eateries and more which is already witnessing a huge tourist footfall.
"Till now, the work on the first floor of the cruise has been completed. The cruise is likely to be operational in the month of March," the official added.
Source : Travel World
