Varanasi: Half-Day City Tour and Evening Aarti (Worship)
ID: GYG175956-267480
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Join this unforgettable and immersive experience in Hindu culture, during this half-day tour. Observe religious rituals on the Ganges and get a real sense of Varanasi by exploring the riverside, charming alleys, temples, and markets behind the Ghats.
Your tour of Varanasi, one of the holy cities of India will start at 2:00 P.M. Your guide will be waiting for your arrival at your hotel lobby and you will drive to Dasaswamedh Ghat. When you arrive, you will start your boat ride on the Ganges River.
During this 1-hour boat ride, you will see a beautiful sunset and ceremonies happening on the banks of Ganges river, performed by Hindu priests and devotees. Then you will be able to observe Hindu people cremated in Manikarnika Ghat (an auspicious ceremony), where the final resting of the human body takes place. At night, you will see different shows displaying Hindu culture on the banks of Manikarnika Ghat. It’s a colorful ceremony that happens every day and showcases the glorious Hindu culture.
At the end of the ceremony, you will enjoy dinner at a popular rooftop restaurant, where you can take in the unforgettable views of the city. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Enjoy a one-hour boat ride
- Marvel at the beautiful and colorful view of the river as Pandas come to perform aarti
- See Manikarnika Ghat (The Burning Ghat), the most auspicious place for Hindus to be cremated
- Explore the narrow alleys of Varanasi with your English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Shoes must be removed at places of worship
• Knees and shoulders must be covered at the places of worship
All required protective equipment is provided
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Your Hotel in Varanasi
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
