India, Jan. 13 -- The Delhi government is likely to start the Yamuna cruise recreational services from February, said Delhi tourism minister Kapil Mishra, who was inspecting the under-construction cruise in Mumbai on Monday.

He said that the 40-seater cruise boat will be transported to Delhi where the engine would be installed, adding that it will offer an hour-long trip with food and music.

The minister said, "The cruise vessel is almost ready and will be transported from Mumbai to Delhi on January 20. The journey is expected to take three to four days, following which the engine will be installed. Once it reaches Delhi, the remaining technical work will be completed and the chief minister will launch it in February," Mishra said.

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