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From Varanasi: Morning tour with Boat ride, Ganga aarti, classical dance and Yoga session

From Varanasi: Morning tour with Boat ride, Ganga aarti, classical dance and Yoga session

From $27.00

About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Duration

5 Hours

Live tour guide

English

Overview

Experience the culture and mystical aspect of India in this morning tour of Varanasi which will take you along the banks of the holy river Ganges on a boat ride. Be a part of the Hindu culture and its many rituals including the aarti, a classical dance, followed by a meditative yoga session.

Highlights

  • Experience spirituality and culture in its raw form with a morning Ganga aarti (a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering).
  • Get a chance to see a classical dance session where dancers give their respects to Gods through art.
  • Witness this holy city come to life with a boat ride on the holy Ganges. 
  • As the boat moves across many ghats, you’ll witness hundreds of devotees taking a dip and performing rituals to the river.
  • Indulge in a yoga session by the ghats. 
  • Heritage walk of the oldest part of the city.

Description

Varanasi, the land of ghats and temples is revered as one of the holiest places in the country and a trip to this place wouldn’t be completed without a morning tour of the city. Bask in culture and spirituality with a morning tour of this mystical city that comes alive with the first ray of sun! Your tour will start with your guide picking you up from your hotel at 5 or 6 AM (depending upon the season). From there on you’ll proceed to the famous Assi ghat where you will witness the gorgeous sunrise with the famous Ganga aarti (a devotional ritual performed by the priests that use oil lamps). Following this, indulge in a classical dance session where artists show their devotion through an ancient art form. 

Next up, get ready to stretch some muscles in a Yoga session by the ghats, post which a beautiful boat ride in the Ganges awaits you. Cross the picturesque ghats along the banks of this holy river and witness how hundreds of people gather to give their prayers. Different ghats have different stories and mythological tales related to them and as you cross them your guide will tell you the significance of the major ones. Ending the boat ride, head for the last leg of your tour which comprises a heritage walk through the oldest part of Varanasi. Make your way from the narrow alleys of this ancient city and learn about how everyday life works in the most ancient city.

Inclusions

  • A boat ride of approximately an hour over the Ganges
  • Hotel pick-up and drop
  • English-speaking live guide
  • Chauffeur-driven air-condition vehicle.
  • Yoga and dance session

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
  • A 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.

Customer Review


Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

2 Reviews

Half day Varanasi tour

September 19, 2019

Due to floods the ghats were closed so sarnath tour was arranged. It was a wonderful experience. Evening Aarti was wonderful. The authentic bhati choka was wonderful. The tour guide Bhawna Mohinani's efforts were really commendable. Her knowledge about city and religion was wonderful. On the whole it was a wonderful experience.

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reviewed by GrandT
The best!!

May 14, 2019

My experience with this tour was very good ! My tour guide was very knowledgeable. I got a chance to see many places and nothing was Rushed . I'm a solo traveler so this was perfect.

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reviewed by GrandTdavids

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