Cruise ship begins 51-day journey in India

NEW DELHI, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- The cruise "MV Ganga Vilas" began its 51-day 3,200-km journey on Friday from Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to the northeastern state of Assam.

It will sail across 27 river systems in India and Bangladesh.

The maiden voyage of the "MV Ganga Vilas" has 32 tourists from Switzerland signing up for the whole journey. With three decks, the vessel is 62 met