- Varanasi - Take an early morning boat cruise on the sacred Ganges River and witness the daily rituals. See the long string of ghats (steps) that line the river, where locals practice yoga and Hindus perform morning prayers before bathing in the river to wash away their sins.
- Transportation to and from the hotel in AC vehicle
- English speaking local guide
- Two bottles (250 ml) of water per person
- Boat-ride charges (sharing basis)
- All applicable taxes
- Gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Any service not listed in the inclusions
- Hotel pickup US$ 20, for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center
The programme gets its name from the breathtaking spectacle of sunrise it offers from the ghats. Even though it necessitates an early rise, the opportunity to sail down the Ganges River as the sun comes up is a key highlight for visitors to Varanasi. Varanasi, by Hindu belief, is the place that releases the soul from the cycle of life and death, and its Ganga Ghats wonderfully embody this sacred notion.
Crowds of pilgrims are drawn to the river’s ghats, believing that bathing in the esteemed Ganges will cleanse them of their sins. The sight of locals descending to the river in the morning, immersing themselves in the waters of the Ganga, enacting rituals, and honouring the Sun is truly a distinctive experience. As the journey continues, you pass a variety of riverside temples, historic structures, ashrams, and palaces that gleam with an array of colours in the morning sunlight. There’s an indescribable sense of being outside time itself.
- Children below 10 years are not recommended
- Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers
- If you have limited mobility, please let us know in advance
- Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- Pickup is included from most centrally located hotels; if your hotel falls outside this area you may need to pay a supplement for hotel pickup. You will be informed of any supplement when you call to confirm your reservation after booking
- Photography not allowed in temples
- You must wear clothing that covers your arms and legs for visiting sacred or holy places
- This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather
- Guided Language tours are available at a supplement
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time
- You must contact Le Passage to India at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Use the contact and email details on the voucher/ticket
- Upon pickup, please present your printed voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Le Passage to India will respond within 24 hours to confirm your pickup time.
- Pickup is included from most centrally located hotels; if your hotel falls outside this area you may need to pay a supplement for hotel pickup.US$ 20 is the supplement for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
