Morning sunrise with hidden gems of Benares
ID: GYG758209-1222405
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Early morning visit to see the morning rituals with Vedic chanting after that enjoy boat ride with nice sunrise view and back to see wrestling in akhara of pahalwans then proceed to know stepwell.
Rise early at 5am, when you’ll board a vehicle destined for Assi Ghat, the southernmost entry point to the holy River Ganges. Guide explains the significance of the Ganges River in the Hindu religion. Stop at Assi Ghat to watch pilgrims bathing in the allegedly holy waters before visiting a series of temples to receive Hindu blessings. Then, head to a stadium to watch pehalwans (wrestlers) fight one another in a mud pit, before boarding a boat to cruise along the River Ganges. 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.
Highlights
- Experience guide
- Caring nature of guests
- Explain about city with passion
- Keep patience while showing the places
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Must wear proper dress.
In front of hotel Banaras Haveli.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
