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Evening ceremony of Ganges in varanasi with official tour guide

5.0 (9 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Evening ceremony of Ganges in varanasi with official tour guide

About this activity

The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.Highlights • Aarti Ritual At the Ganges River

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Hindi, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Vimal Pathak

Ages: Children (14–15 years) · Youth (16–20 years) · Adults (21–60 years) · Seniors (61–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Evening ceremony of the river Ganges with a professional and government approved tour guide

Not included

  • Not included: Transport, meals,hotel, entrance tickets andTipping

Itinerary

  1. Ganges River

    3 hours Admission included

    The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.Highlights • Aarti Ritual At the Ganges Rive

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat Road

End point

  • Dashashwamedh Ghat Road

Pickup points

  • Hotel Ganges Grand

Dashasumesh Ghat at river Changed site

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Evening ceremony of Ganges

  • Ganga Arati

    Duration: 3 hours

Traveller ratings

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