Great experience
August 06, 2023
It was a great experience. We felt really comfortable and safe with the guide Hemant. We totally recomend.
3-hour Varanasi Sunrise Boat Tour with Heritage Walk
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration
3 Hours
Live tour guide
English
Overview
Experience the Culture & traditions of Hindu’s alongside the river Ganges in Varanasi. Witness the rituals performed by Hindus during the Sunrise. Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century and draws pilgrims who bathe from around the world to take sacred bath in River Ganges.
Highlights
- Experience spirituality like never before and witness the holy city of Varanasi come to life with the sunrise.
- Cross the many ghats (steps where people bath) and get to know the importance of each one of them
- ‘Witness Hindu rituals and ceremonies and learn about many intricate details.
- Get to know the centuries-old heritage of one of the oldest cities of India with a heritage walk of the city.
Description
One of the World’s oldest inhabited cities and one of the holiest for Hindus around the world, Varanasi is the true depiction of culture, mythology, heritage, and the true face of India. A city situated at the banks of the holy Ganges, known for its many ghats and innumerable temples is definitely one of the best places to get to know India. Come aboard on this tour as we explore this ancient city at dawn on a boat ride which will pass the many colorful ghats (embankments made in stone steps where pilgrims perform their rituals) where you can see people indulging in many rituals. One popular ghat is the Manikarnikaghat, where Hindu cremation takes place and you will be witnessing a funeral pyre there.
Your tour will start with a pickup from your hotel by your guide at 5:00 (during summer) or 6:00 (during winters), which shall be confirmed post your booking. After reaching the ghat, get into the boat for a memorable ride on the Ganges where you’ll cross the many Ghats and witness the city come to life as the day progress.
Once the boat ride gets completed, walk in the oldest part of Varanasi and experience the rich culture and heritage of this mystical city first-hand. Post your tour, you’ll be dropped back to your hotel by your guide.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Boat Ride on the Ganges
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Departure details
- We pick up all travelers
- Pick up and drop off provided from all hotels located in Varanasi.
Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The boat ride is subject to favorable weather conditions
- If the ride is canceled due to poor weather conditions, you will be provided with an option of an alternate date or a full refund.
What Our Travelers Are Saying on TripAdvisor
10 Reviews
ottimo
May 03, 2019
ottimo tutto ma soprattutto le due guide.
Excellent tour
April 11, 2019
A very fine sunrise boat tour and excellent guiding by 5-star guide Kasif, by car, boat and walk at the Ghats (riverfronts). Kasif told us everything of interest and made the trip memorable. Highly recommended!
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