Ganges Sunrise Boat Trip: India's Holy Mother Ganga - A Sunrise Boat Excursion

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Ganges with Boats — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ganges Sunrise Boat Trip: India's Holy Mother Ganga - A Sunrise Boat Excursion, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The sunrise boat excursion on the Ganges River is one of the most popular attractions in Varanasi. The excursion introduces you to the unique morning rituals of the Hindu population, who visit the ghats (steps down to the river) to immerse themselves in the holy river. While in the water, Hindus face the Sun. They believe that bathing in this form washes away all sins.

NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

Highlights

Morning atmosphere on the river
Walk through the ghats

Small Group DSA non-compliant Zombie Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cruise on River Ganges
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional English speaking guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Indian Masala Tea at the ghat

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Ganges River

2 min Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the embarkation point. Varanasi will present itself from a different angle viewed from the boat. You will glimpse glittering temples, hear the sound of sacred bells and the chant of priests. As you float down the river, you will pass the bathing ghats, where thousands of pilgrims immerse themselves in the holy water of the Ganges. Take note of the burning ghats, where cremations are performed. Varanasi is so important to Hindus that many, able to afford it, will come here to die and be cremated.

The boat ride will be followed by a walking tour of the old city. Walk through the courtyards of silk weavers, who have been hand-weaving the beautiful and intricately designed Silk saris for generations in their homes. Your guide will accompany you through alleys and explore with you old houses and local markets, which have been doing business here for centuries.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Varanasi Varanasi, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

Varanasi Varanasi, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

OYO 75149 Hotel Indra
SPOT ON 39336 Ashirvad Gh
OYO Hotel Shyamal
Shree Sai Paying Guest House
OYO 48509 Hotel Mittram
Hotel Heritage Inn
Om Shanthi Paying Guest House
Hotel Divya
Hotel Vaibhav
OYO 35924 Kanti Guest House
OYO 49032 Shivam Guest House
Radisson Hotel Varanasi

and 140 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Please note: transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.