LUCKNOW, Feb. 7 -- Lucknow is set to unveil a new attraction for its residents and visitors alike-cruise rides along the picturesque Gomti River. Offering a fresh perspective of the city's skyline and natural charm, these cruises will navigate between the 1090 Intersection and Pakka Pul, with services expected to start in the second half of the year.

An official from the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) said that a team of engineers from Delhi will arrive next week to assemble the cruise vessel. Due to its large size, the 70-metre-long vessel cannot be transported by road from Mumbai, so its parts will be delivered separately and assembled at the Gomti Riverfront.

The cruise will feature a spacious open-top deck and a lower deck desi...