Varanasi: 3-Hour Evening Aarti Tour and Boat Ride
ID: GYG173601-263607
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
On this 3-hour Aarti cruise, see the sunset over the Ganges and feel the cool breeze on the bank of the river for a heart-soothing effect. Witness traditional ceremonies as they occur on the riverbanks.
Start your journey through Varanasi with hotel pickup and travel to Dasaswamedh Ghat. Here, board the boat for a tour of the Ganges river. During the 1-hour boat ride, experience the beautiful sunset as you and watch traditional ceremonies taking place on the riverbank, performed by Hindu priests and devotees.
Observes the traditional cremation ceremony at Manikarnika Ghat, where the human body is brought to its final rest. Later, walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi as your guide shares stories of the city's culture and history. After this, finish your tour with drop off back at your hotel.
Highlights
- Take a boat ride from Dasaswamedh to Manikarnika Ghat
- Enjoy the view of the river in mellow lights as Pandas come to perform aarti
- Observe people participating in Akhada, the ancient Indian art of fighting
- Visit the Burning Ghat, the most auspicious site for Hindus to be cremated
- Explore culture and heritage on a walk of Varanasi
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Shoes must be removed at places of worship, knees and shoulders must be covered
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.
