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.

As you watch the sunrise over the Ganges, you'll witness the Aarti ceremony, a ritual performed in honour of the river Goddess Ganga, one of the holiest rivers according to Hinduism.

Ganga Aarti is conducted by seven Hindu priests, who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the rite.

Following this, you'll board a boat for an approximately one-hour tour of the river Ganges. During the journey, your guide will share insights about Varanasi and its spirituality. The boat trip will conclude at Assi Ghat at 7 am.