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Varanasi-Chunar Cruise Service begins to boost Tourism

Varanasi-Chunar Cruise Service begins to boost Tourism

People and tourists travelling to Varanasi can now hop onto the day-long cruise ride on the river Ganga.  A new Ro-Ro cruise service was started from Varanasi’s Ravidas Ghat to Chunar on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Deepak Agarwal, Divisional Commissioner said, “One of the 2 Ro-Ro vessels of state’s tourism department has been given to vendor under PPE model. We’re hoping services of this vessel will promote tourism here:”

The Chunar Fort

Chunar Fort is located in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. Chunar town is also situated below the fort. Both the places are historic places with common history and legends. It is located 23 kilometers south west of Varanasi. South-eastern part of the fort touches the rocky bank of the Ganges River. The history span of the fort is from 56 BC and between Afghan decedent Sher Shah Suri’s rule, the Mughal Empire rule, as well as the Maratha rule in 1782 to 1804. British Raj occupied this fort till 1947 when India gained independence.

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