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Privet morning boat tour – to feel soul of Varanasi..
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2 to 3 Hours
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Offered in: Hindi, English, Spanish
Overview
If one want to feel the soul of Varanasi and River Ganga, one has to take a boat trip to see the horizon.. The city is built on the western curve of the holy Ganga River. Witness the breathtaking sunrise on the the horizon as it radiates its light among-st the colorful buildings, ashrams, and city escape along the River Ganga. As the sun rises in Varanasi, you will be experiencing 1 of the 5 rituals performed for the worship of the sacred Ganges River called the Ganga Aarti. See groups of young Brahmins and sadhus, draped in saffron robes waving incense sticks or holding large flaming lamps while exerting intricate and extravagant movements and emitting devotional chants and hymns. After encountering the sacred performance, enjoy a morning boat ride around the Ghats of the city and marvel at its mesmerizing views. Cap off your spiritual adventure with a casual stroll along the various Ghats of Varanasi to complete your visit to India’s most divine city..
What's Included
- Eco friendly tour guide..
- Bottled water
- Privet hand-rowing boat..
- Vehicle for pickup and drop from/to hotel..
- Breakfast
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Guest can call us or text us on whats app..
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We can pickup our guest from anywhere here in the city (In 6 Km) or from Airport as well.. There will be an additional fee if the hotel is beyond our area. The fee depends on distance, and you may inquire it to us once the product has been booked.
What To Expect
Godowlia, is most busy & crowded crossing, because from here, its easy to reach bank side of the river ganga.. We stop here for while to see arrivals of pilgrims hood, and their activities.. Later we proceed to the River Ganga..
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ganges River
River Ganga, is great river of the plains of the northern Indian subcontinent. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages, internationally it is known by its conventional name, the Ganges. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Darbhanga Ghat
Passing by Shitala Ghat (where exist the temple of Goddess Shitala, the goddess who protects from smallpox and chickenpox), Ahilyabai Ghat and Munshi Ghat- in commemoration of Sridhar Narayan Munshi, a financial minister of the Nagpur State, who resigned his job in 1812, settled in Varanasi to pass his last period of life and finally died here in 1824. Free time for own experience here..
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Banaras Ghats
At the Munshi Ghat, we step on boat (our boat will start to go upstream) - a boat trip during sunrise is essential and a beautiful life experience. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing Ghats, which line the west bank of the River Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river from which pilgrims make their sin-cleaning, after dip in the holy River Ganga.
• Admission Ticket Free
Harishchandra Ghat
Harish Chandra Ghat, is another cremation ground in southern part of Varanasi.. The Harish Chandra Ghatname after a mythological King Harish Chandra, who once worked at the cremation ground here for the perseverance of truth and charity. It is believed that the Gods rewarded him for his resolve, charity and truthfulness and restored his lost throne and his dead son to him. From here our boat will return to go down stream towards northern part of Varanasi..
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Man Mandir Ghat
Man Mandir Ghat, on which stands a palace built by the king of Amber (Rajasthan), Savai Man Singh in 1585-1605.
• Admission Ticket Free
Meer Ghat
Meer Ghat, named in 1735 after the Muslim commander Mir Rustam Ali, provides access to the Vishalakshi temple, and Dharma Kupa.
• Admission Ticket Free
Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)
Nepali Ghat, close to the bank is a pretty little shrine of the goddess Ganga River, and from the bank a staircase lead to the Nepalese temple (Replica of Pashupati Nath Temple).
• Admission Ticket Free
Manikarnika Ghat
After passing through Bauli, Jalashayi Ghat and Khiraki Ghat, we reach to Manikarnika Ghat- famous for cremation ground (photography of the cremation area is prohibited), where one can watch the cremation and related rituals. Later our boat will return back to the center, and over our boat trip at Dasashwamedh Ghat.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat, this Ghat is presumed to be the first historically recorded site associated with the horse sacrifice performed by the Shiva Nagas king around the 3rd century.. Here we all get-off from boat, and have some free time for own experience, and walking around here you can get an idea of religious activities.. Later we over our tour at the starting point..
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Kashi Journeys
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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