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Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride
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5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
An enlightening and fascinating experience of India’s Hindu-traditions is contained in this early morning tour of Varanasi, Hinduism’s holiest city. Take a sunrise cruise down the holy Ganges River. You will witness the morning activities of Hindus on the river bank, see families attend to cremation services of their departed loved ones at Manikarnika Ghat, and visit the famous Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath). See pilgrims bath at Assi Ghat and local wrestlers fight in mud pits during this cultural experience.
Highlights
• Ganges boat cruise
• Assi Ghat’s bathers
• Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath)
• Cremations at Manikarnika Ghat.
What's Included
- 02 bottles of mineral water.
- Bottled water
- English speaking Local guide
- Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Morning River cruise on Ganges
- Pick up / Drop off at hotel within Varanasi City.
- Masala Tea with light snacks
- Gratuities
- Any other Items not included in inclusions
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
05:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Assi Ghat
You will be picked up in the early morning hours from your hotel within the city destined for Assi Ghat. It is the southernmost entry point to the holy River Ganges. On the way, your guide will explain the significance of the Ganges River in the Hindu religion. Stop at Assi Ghat to watch pilgrims bathing in what Hindus believe are the river’s holy waters before visiting a series of temples to receive Hindu blessings.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Manikarnika Ghat
Later cruise along the River Ganges and watch the activity on the river bank. Your cruise concludes at Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred ghats in Varanasi. The bodies of devout Hindus are cremated here in order for their ashes to be carried away by the river.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
Disembark and walk to the Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath), characterized by its pastel pink exterior and golden spire. Also enjoy Masala Tea with some light snacks during your tour. Upon completion of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel within the city.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Minimum age is 4 years
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by SITA World Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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