3-Hour Varanasi Sunrise Boat Tour: Witness Morning Rituals Along the Ganges River

Experience the magic of Varanasi at sunrise on a 3-hour boat tour along the Ganges River. Witness ancient rituals, learn about local customs, and soak in the beauty of this historic city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Varanasi Remembrances - Start your day with a morning boat ride at dawn. You have a chance to observe the Hindu way of life along the bank of the Ganges River (Ganga Ghat or Banaras Ghat). Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the sacred river to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins. Watching people come down to river in the early morning, taking a bath in the mother Ganga, performing rituals, worshiping the Sun is a unique experience. There are number of temples on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. The old buildings, ashrams and palaces along the river side look as colorful as a rainbow when the sunlight hits them. It is at the Banaras Ghat where we can see life and death together. There are numbers of Ghats alongside Ganges River in Varanasi. There are numbers of Ghats alongside Ganges River in Varanasi. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Assi Ghat,Shivala Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat, Ahilyabai Ghat and the Kedar Ghat. After the boat ride, take a small walk in to the oldest part of Varanasi where is famous for its narrow streets. Stop by the Kashi Vishwnath Temple, also known as Golden Temple, and see the outside of the beautiful temple. After the tour is concluded, we will take you back to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Boat ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Monument Fee
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Watch the historic town of Varanasi awaken as you journey down the picturesque Ganges River on a boat. See Hindus engage in their dawn customs while the sun rises over the river’s banks, and gain insight into native practices and traditions from your proficient guide. Participate in a 3-hour Varanasi Morning Sunrise Boat Tour. Experience the awakening of the ancient town of Varanasi with the sunrise. Navigate the renowned Ganges River on a boat and benefit from the wisdom and skill of a local guide.

Location
Varanasi Remembrances
Man Mandir Dashashwmedh D 15/69, Near Shree Cafe
Cancellation Policy

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

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Chandnikapur
Sep 12, 2024
A quintessential must do kashi experience - We thoroughly enjoyed the morning boat tour of Varanasi. It is worth the 4 am wake up call. We started out with watching the ganga aarti (a more intimate affair that the evening sessions) followed by a serene boat ride on the river and a walk by the alley ways. Our tour guide Shri Vinod Pandeyji was generous with his stories of the rich heritage and tips on making our temple visits a truly soulful experience. Through his calm and gentle style and deep knowledge of the city he gave us the quintessential kashi experience in mind body and spirit. I highly recommend this tour.
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