Varanasi: Half-Day Tour with Boat Ride & Traditional Breakfast

4.7
(3 reviews)
Varanasi, India

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Experience the beauty of Varanasi on a morning boat ride on the Ganges River. Watch the sunrise, see the Manikarnika Ghat, and learn about the city's history.

- Watch the sunrise over the Ganges River from a boat in Varanasi
- See the Manikarnika Ghat, the most revered crematorium in the city
- Learn about the history of the city as you pass by 55 of the main ghats
- Enjoy a traditional cup of chai before boarding the boat for the ride
- Witness the Arti ceremony and havan, one of the oldest Hindu rituals

What's Included

Tour Guide Service (Approved by Ministry of Tourism)
Boat Ride (As per Price selection)
All tolls and taxes.
Private Air Conditioned Car with driver.
Bottled water
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-off.
Masala Chai & Traditional Breakfast (As per Price selection)
Any kind of tipping / gratuities
Any kind of hard drinks served during lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will pick you up from your pickup point he will reach your location 10 minutes before.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Witness soulful morning rituals, chanting, and classical music as the sun rises over the Ganges. Locals perform yoga and prayer — a divine start to your day.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    Enjoy a peaceful boat ride from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat. Watch life unfold along the riverbanks — saints meditating, devotees bathing, and temples ringing with bells.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    Visit the legendary temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Experience the sacred aura of India’s holiest shrine. (Subject to security & entry rules).

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Stroll through Godowlia Market, full of aromas, colors, and holy souvenirs — from Rudraksha beads to Banarasi silk.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A unique temple dedicated to Mother India with a marble relief map of the country instead of idols.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Explore two of the most revered temples in Varanasi, representing devotion and divine energy.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Varanasi (Pass by)

    After finishing half Day sightseeing, come to your hotel and your tour will be end here.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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