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Ganges Ceremony and Boat ride at Dusk

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Ganges Ceremony and Boat ride at Dusk

About this activity

DURATION-03 HRS

LOCATION- RIVER GANGES, VARANASI

ATTRACTION- EVENING GANGES BOAT RIDE, AND LATER WITNESS THE CEREMONY AT BANK OF RIVER GANGES.

Guide will pick you from the Guest House or Hotel, and take you to the Ganges by the Pre-arranged Car. After reaching Ganges experience the Bank of River Ganges by Boat, Later witness the beautiful Ceremony at the Bank of Ganges. The ceremony is called Ganga Aarti.

Later drop to hotel by Car.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
BANARAS TOUR

Ages: Adults (6–118 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Hotel Rooms
  • Not included: Lunch/Dinner or any meals

Itinerary

  1. Banaras Ghats

    one hour

    there are 84 ghats and the most important are the following: the Dashashwamedha Ghat, is the main one and one of the most sacred Ghats of Varanasi. The majority of the population and also of visitors are concentrated here. It is the main axis of the ancient city Varanasi and the place from where the boats leave for excursions on the Ganges. At sunset there is the Ganges Aarti, a ritual offer to the Ganges performed daily every evening with reciting Mantra and beats of cymbals. Believers and travelers from all over the world participate in this ritual every day around the year.

  2. Ganga Aarti

    one hour Admission included

    The tour will start from walking through the narrow streets to Dashashwamedh Ghat, will visit the ritual sites called Ghats called Varanasi (most visited place in Varanasi), religious experience with Boat Ride at Ganges River.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Rivatas by Ideal
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
  • The Elegance Hotel
  • Hotel Meraden Grand
  • Taj Nadesar Palace
  • Hotel Clarks Varanasi
  • Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace
  • Radisson Hotel Varanasi
  • Taj Ganges Varanasi
  • Hotel Madin

and 5 more pickup points

We will intimate you a day before pickup

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Photography of Cremation Ghat is restricted*

Traveller ratings

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