Varanasi Sunset Boat Evening Ganga Aarti and Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This tour is unique because it thoughtfully combines three iconic Varanasi experiences into one seamless journey—an evening boat ride, the grand Ganga Aarti, and a guided walk through the old city.
The experience begins on the River Ganga at sunset, offering a peaceful boat ride with panoramic views of historic ghats, temples, and palaces glowing in golden light. Watching daily life and rituals from the water provides a rare and calm perspective of the city.
You then witness the Ganga Aarti from a prime viewpoint, where synchronized chants, lamps, bells, and incense create a powerful spiritual atmosphere. Experiencing the aarti as part of a guided tour adds deeper meaning through stories, symbolism, and local insight.
The tour concludes with a guided walk through the ancient lanes of Old Varanasi, where you explore hidden temples, vibrant markets, and living traditions away from the crowds.

What's Included

Bottled water
Fees of chairs to watch the evening ceremony.
You will have private boat ride.
Guide fees is included.
Pick up and drop services excluded.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Palace On Ganges (POG) situated at Assi Ghat. Assi Ghat is the landmark of Varanasi city, first Ghat from the south. In front of this hotel there is a small car/bike parking. Easy to reach by tuk-tuk, auto rickshaw,car and rickshaw. Guide will wait in front of hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Guide will meet you at meeting point and explain about Varanasi city and Evening ceremony. After taking some photos at Assi Ghat guide will take you a boat ride. From boat you can see different Ghats and also burning Ghat. After one hour boat ride you will get down at Dasaswamedh Ghat, the main and most important Ghat of Varanasi. Guide will suggest you a good place from where you can see the spiritual Ganga Aarti ceremony. After the ceremony you will have a small walking tour in the old city and finally guide will drop you you at end point. During the tour the guide will explain about the city, ceremony, Ghats, old city and also you can take beautiful photos.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Varanasi Heritage Walks

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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