3-Hour Evening Boat Ride in Varanasi with Ganga Aarti

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Evening boat ride on the Ganges along Varanasi's sacred ghats
• 02 Visit a cremation ghat in the city known as the "city of death"
• 03 Observe and understand the final Hindu ritual of cremation
• 04 Be part of the energetic and enlightening Ganga Aarti ceremony

Be part of an energetic evening in Varanasi, the holiest Hindu city, as you join thousands of people along the Ganges. Mingle with throngs of devotees, witness sacred rituals on the riverfront, and awaken your spiritual side in this electric environment.

Be part of an energetic evening in Varanasi, the holiest Hindu city, as you join thousands of people along the Ganges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Varanasi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Evening Boat Ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

• Reach the riverbank ghat and take a boat ride on the Ganges.

• Visit one of the cremation ghats, which gives Varanasi the title of the "city of death".

• Observe and understand the final ritual of a Hindu life - the cremation.

• Proceed to the Aarti ceremony and be part of an energetic and enlightening display of Hinduism.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide

• Boat

• One 500 ml mineral water bottle

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list

What to bring

• Carry mosquito repellant with you.

Know before you go

• Please dress appropriately, as you will be visiting religious areas.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tour start

Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.