NEW DELHI: In an effort to promote tourism, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Alaknanda, a 5-star luxury tourist cruise at Khidkiya Ghat in Varanasi.Started by Varanasi-based start-up venture Nordic Cruiseline, Alaknanda is the first ever luxury cruise that will take the passengers around all the 84 ghats.CM Adtiyanath, today took approximately half an hour ride on Alaknanda while enjoying the view of the Ganges river. He went around inspecting the two floors of the cruise while the organisers briefed him about the salient features of the cruise.The devotees and tourists will be able to ride the 30-metre double-decked modern liner during sunrise and also during the Ganga aarti in the evening.The vessel will be available for special booking during the rest of the day for events, meetings and holding religious functions. Services of priests will be available to conduct the 'Rudrabhishek' ritual onboard and all passengers will be able to participate.The slow cruise will allow the passengers to view the magnificent heritage at each of the 84 ghats. The morning and evening cruise will be for two hours each and people will be able to buy tickets for the luxury ride. The cruise will start from Assi Ghat and end at the same point after a two-hour trip covering 12 kilometres.