
Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip
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. Ganga...
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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.
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, where holy purification rituals are performed.
As you watch the spectacular sunrise over the waters of the Ganges, you'll witness the Aarti ceremony, performed in honour of the river known as the Goddess Ganga, considered one of the world's holiest rivers in Hinduism.
Ganga Aarti is conducted by seven Hindu priests, who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the ritual.
You will then board a boat for an approximately one-hour tour of the river Ganges. During this journey, the first rays of sunlight will illuminate the city while your expert guide shares fascinating facts about Varanasi and its spirituality.
The boat trip will conclude at Assi Ghat at 7 am.
Prices
Included
- English speaking guide.
- Sunrise boat trip.
- Ganga Aarti Ceremony.
- Hot drink.
- Typical snack.
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility