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, 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 witness the Aarti ceremony, performed in honour of the river, known as the Goddess Ganga, one of the holiest rivers in Hinduism.

Ganga Aarti is conducted by seven Hindu priests who light lamps and incense and chant hymns during the ritual. This offers a unique experience of this ancient religion.

You'll then board a boat for a tour of approximately one hour on the river Ganges. As you sail, your guide will share fascinating facts about Varanasi and its spirituality. The boat trip concludes at Assi Ghat at 7 am.