Gujarat: Govt aims to boost tourism at Statue of Unity with launch of new 600-seater luxury cruise on Narmada river

Updated On: 05 August, 2026 11:43 AM IST | Narmada | PTI

The new cruise features decorative architectural lighting, creating an impressive visual experience during evening and night operations, and is expected to emerge as one of the flagship attractions of Ekta Nagar

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Statue of Unity. Photo Courtesy: File pic

A new 600-passenger luxury cruise vessel was launched on Tuesday on the Narmada river at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district to boost tourism infrastructure near the iconic Statue of Unity, state government officials said.

"The Statue of Unity, home to the world's tallest statue, has added another landmark attraction with the successful launch of a 600-passenger capacity cruise on the Narmada river," an official release stated.