5-Hour Dev Deepawali Tour in Banaras with Ghat Lamp Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience Dev Deepawali in the holy city of Banaras
• 02 Explore historic alleyways known for history, religion, and food
• 03 Learn the significance of Tripurotsav on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima
• 04 See the Ghats of the Ganges lit with millions of earthen lamps

Witness the wonderful festival of Deepawali in the holy city of Banaras on this 5-hour tour. Wander through the city's historic alleyways with your Varanasi guide, discovering places known for their history, religion, and food. Experience the unique atmosphere of Dev Deepawali, celebrated on Kartik Purnima to mark Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasur. At dusk, see the steps of the Ghats along the Ganges riverfront illuminated with millions of earthen lamps.

When dusk sets, see the steps of all the Ghats on the riverfront of the Ganges lit with millions of earthen lamps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Varanasi

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dev Deepawali Experience in Banaras

• Start from the city centre with your Varanasi guide, and after getting lost in the alleyways, discover the best places famous for history, religion, and food.
• Then take part in the Diwali festival, which is famous around the world. People come from different parts of the country and from abroad to see and feel the experience of this unique festival. Dev Deepawali is a famous Utsav (festival) celebrated every year in the holy city of Varanasi. Dev Deepawali, which is also spelt as Dev Diwali, is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasur. Hence, the Dev Deepawali Festival is also known as Tripurotsav or Tripurari Purnima, which is observed on the auspicious day of Kartik Purnima.
• When dusk sets, see the steps of all the Ghats on the riverfront of the Ganges lit with millions of earthen lamps.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Snacks
• 1 bottle of water
• Masala tea/coffee
• Rowing boat
• English-speaking Varanasi tour guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tip

Know before you go

• Light warm clothes are needed.
• The boat ride depends on availability.
• 8500 INR per adult.
• 15000 INR per group (2 people).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tour start

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.