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 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.

You will witness the spectacular sunrise over the Ganges and experience the Aarti ceremony, performed in honour of the river, known as the Goddess Ganga.

The ceremony involves seven Hindu priests who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the ritual.

Afterward, you will board a boat for an approximately one-hour tour of the river Ganges. As you navigate, your guide will share fascinating facts about Varanasi and its spirituality. The boat trip concludes at Assi Ghat at 7 am.