Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip, Varanasi - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 16.89 USD
Rating: 7.3 (54 reviews)

Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip

Sacred Aarti ceremony

Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

Sunrise boat trip on the Ganges

Seeing the sunrise over the holy city of Varanasi is an unforgettable experience. Be seduced by its incredible colours on a boat trip of the Ganges, and enjoy watching the Hindu Aarti ceremony, a sacred rite that will leave you speechless.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking guide.
Sunrise boat trip.
Ganga Aarti Ceremony.
Hot drink.
Typical snack.

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Kashi Cafe, Assi Ghat Rd.

Reviews of our customers

7.3

Very good 541 Travelers·54 reviews

August 20, 2026
Leonardo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It was worth waking up so early. We had a spectacular morning!
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January 20, 2026
Tamara Amenedo Manzano
Varanasi, India
The guide was very good and very nice.
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November 19, 2025
Federico Pieri
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exciting, full of information and with personalized attention.
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March 26, 2025
Diana Ioana
Spain
The truth is that it was very good. The guide knows the traditions well and explained and also took us on one of the Ghats to see the cremation ceremo...
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August 5, 2022
Anónimo
Sevilla, Spain
The guide is very friendly and was very punctual and attentive to us. The problem with the excursion is that the river is very high and you cannot go ...
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March 16, 2020
Anabell Lopez
Shangrila, Uruguay
The guide RJ a show A facility to explain everything and apart with energy He took us to tour the alleys of Varanasi giving us details of the life of ...
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June 2, 2025
Pablo
Spain
It was a spectacular experience! The guide, Manish, was super punctual and very professional. He was very attentive to the group and explained everyth...
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October 7, 2024
Alberto
Germany
A great experience. A great guide. A very interesting city. You have to experience it.
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September 24, 2024
Carlos
Albacete, Spain
Everything was great. Both the free tour and the boat ride. Both activities were accompanied by Manish, very kind and attentive at all times. Manish i...
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July 14, 2024
Anónimo
Barcelona, Spain
The guide has been very kind. At all times he explained to us every part of what we were seeing and adapted to our level of English.
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Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip

After meeting your guide in front of the Kashi Café in Varanasi in the early hours of the morning, you'll head to the riverside ghats, stepped embankments that lead down to the water, where holy purification rituals are performed.

As you watch the spectacular sunrise over the waters of the Ganges, you'll be witness to one of the most famous rites in the Hindu religion: the Aarti ceremony. The ritual is performed in honour of the river itself, known as the Goddess Ganga, one of the world's holiest rivers according to Hinduism.

Ganga Aarti is performed by seven Hindu priests, who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the ritual. An unforgettable experience of this ancient religion!

You'll then board a boat which will take you on a tour of approximately one hour of the river Ganges. Throughout this incredible journey, you'll watch as the first rays of sunlight illuminate the city. While you sail, your expert guide will also entertain you with fascinating facts about Varanasi and the spirituality that surrounds it.

The boat trip will come to an end at Assi Ghat at 7 am.

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Guided tours and free tours

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Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip

Ganga Aarti is performed by seven Hindu priests, who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the ritual. An unforgettable experience of this ancient religion!

The boat trip will come to an end at Assi Ghat at 7 am.

Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip