Culture & heritage2 to 3 hours

Varanasi Ganga Aarti Boat Ride

Varanasi ghats · the Ganga

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Highlights

A boat ride along Varanasi's ghats at dusk
The evening Ganga Aarti fire ceremony
The ghats lit by lamps after dark
A sunrise boat ride option instead

About this experience

An evening boat ride along the Ganga past Varanasi's ghats, timed for the Ganga Aarti, the nightly fire ceremony performed on the riverbank.

A sunrise version, watching the ghats wake up instead, can be arranged as an alternative.

What to expect

Boarding
Board a boat at a ghat near your hotel.
Along the ghats
Drift past the ghats as the evening ceremony is set up.
Ganga Aarti
Watch the fire ceremony from the water.

Included

Boat ride along the ghats
A guide to explain the ceremony and the ghats
Life jackets

Not included

Meals and drinks not mentioned
Optional add-ons at the site
Personal expenses and tips
Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

Cremation ghats are part of Varanasi's riverfront; your guide will explain what is respectful to photograph
Comfortable shoes and light, modest clothing are recommended
Popular time slots fill up, so an early enquiry helps us hold your preferred date

Frequently asked questions

Can I add this to a holiday package?

Yes. Tell us which package you're enquiring about and we add Varanasi Ganga Aarti Boat Ride to the plan, or quote it alongside your itinerary.

Can I book this on its own?

Yes. Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we quote it as a standalone activity.

How do I get a quote?

Send an enquiry from this page or call +91 95516 62222. A travel specialist replies within one working day. Nothing is booked or charged until you confirm.