Private Ganga Aarti and Sunrise Boat Tour in Varanasi
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Experience the uplifting Ganga Aarti ceremony and a serene sunrise boat tour in Varanasi. Explore the oldest part of the city and visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Discover the historical site of Sarnath and witness silk weaving. Book now!
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pickup Half day tours means evening Arati

Dasaswamedh Ghat - Evening ceremony which is known and called as Arati.
Hindu way of worship, which is basically an event organized every day to give thanks to river Ganges. Normally Hindu worship is done privately, but this worship [aarti] ceremony is done on the riverbank of Ganges openly and publicly. It is only of its kind, therefore attracts thousands of people daily to witness it. This Hindu ritual of saying thanks is very unique and surreal. It started a few years ago but making its importance rapidly to the world. Almost 90 percent of the tourists who comes to Varanasi attend this prayer ceremony for sure. This grand event start time depends on sunset and therefore vary month to month. It goes for 45 minutes and is very engaging.

What's Included
  • Official tour guide
  • Morning boat ride
  • Best tour of Varanasi
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

1st day
The Ganga Aarti in Varanasi is a profound spiritual ceremony. The event is a structured expression of gratitude towards the Ganges for its divine qualities. The ceremony is held near the Ganges River and is part of the evening itinerary.

2nd day
A sunrise boat trip down the Ganges River is a highlight of a visit to Varanasi. Begin your day with a dawn boat ride where you can witness the juxtaposition of life and death. Afterwards, take a leisurely stroll into the oldest part of Varanasi, renowned for its narrow lanes. Make a stop at the Kashi Vishwnath Temple, or the Golden Temple, and admire its beautiful exterior.

After breakfast
The tour also features a visit to Sarnath, another popular site. Later on, you can also visit a silk weaving center.
End of tour.

  • Walkable
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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730arming
Mar 23, 2024
Unique experience - perfect organization - We booked our private tour with Vimal from Germany and after 3 full days we are completely satisfied. Everything went perfectly and our guide Mukund Lal looked after us very well and, in addition to the tours, also introduced us to the customs and customs of Varanasi. A unique experience. We can highly recommend Vimal as an organizer for Varanasi. Our special thanks go to Mukund Lal, who left none of our questions unanswered due to his excellent knowledge of German. Mukund also lives right in the old town and knows his way around very well. All in all, definitely recommended!!!
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Michellesw6670hr
Dec 7, 2023
Experienced and wise guide - Vimal is the most professional, wise and kind guide I came across. It was such a bless to spend a day and a morning in his company while in Varanassi.
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Anympnk123
Dec 2, 2023
Vimal is an exceptional tour guide! - Vimal Sir was nothing short of a Blessing for our family trip to Varanasi. He was beyond exceptional in all regards as our tour guide. He made sure all of us, especially our elderly parents were well taken care of during the whole tour. He ensured that we don't wait in lines wherever possible, got us the best viewing seats for the Ganga Aarti, gave us great insights into/experience the beautiful history, culture, local life, food, and architecture - he left no stone unturned. We couldn't have covered and experienced this much of Varanasi without Vimal. We have had tour guides in the past, but none of them compare to Vimal and his enigmatic personality. He is such a warm, friendly and fantastic person, who is fun, jovial, and caring just like family. If you are ever in Varanasi and are considering getting Vimal as a tour guide don't hesitate for even a second. You won't find another tour guide like Vimal easily. Thanks a ton Vimal Sir! We will always remember you and this Beautiful Tour of Varanasi. - Vaishali
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Sachinb935
Nov 16, 2023
Awesome - Amazing experience with Vimal ji. Such a charming personality made our trip so memorable. Such amazing knowledge he has. In three days he made sure that we see everything like boat ride, Mahadev darshan at lot more.
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Nicolasl128
Apr 13, 2023
Amazing day tour Varanasi - Perfect day tour in Varanasi, quick communication and organisation. We don't have many time to visit the city but Vimal and his team perfectly optimize it. Unbelievable sunrise boat tour and Ganga Aarti.
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Dream30203149228
Apr 13, 2023
Varanasi trip - Last week we had a religious full trip to varanasi arrange by vimal pathak. Guide jayaprakash mishra and soorya kanth pandey with clean and nice car .Whole team is punctual , humble and very knowledgeable.thanks to all team to make our trip memorable. Hope to see you again.vimal is such nice man he arrange car for us to bhuvaneswar and puri trip too.onece again thanks to all
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Trip37370445132
Nov 15, 2022
Reliable, friendly, multilingual and highly knowledgeable - Vimal ji is one of the best guides I have met. He is highly knowledgeable, friendly and has an excellent network. Vimal ji is an artist turned into a professional guide who enjoys his work, can speak Hindi, English and Spanish. We, group of friends were in Varanasi during Dev Deepavali which is the busiest time. Vimal ji made arrangements to ensure we participate in the most awaited Dev Deepavali evening celebrations safely. He accompanied us throughout the trip making sure we experience the best of Varanasi; our temple visits, boat rides, Ganga aarthi, sightseeing, shopping and eateries were perfect.
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Hpandey24
Jul 26, 2022
Spiritual submersion with Vimal Pathak - Vimal is a very authentic and honest guide. His knowledge immersed us in Varanasi’s spiritual experience and history. He is a well spoken and informed guy about India, Civilizations and above all Kashi. I highly recommend him and will continue to render his services as I come back to Kashi.
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Lizardol2021
May 7, 2022
Tour in Varanisi - Excellent experience. Having a private guide is a must in Varanasi. Vimal is your man if you need one! My wife and I had an very good place during the Arti ceremony in front of the Ganges river thanks to Vimal... he knows!
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Angelm6877
Mar 11, 2022
Memorable Day in Varanasi - Varanasi was the last stop in our 15 day India trip. Vimal was out guide for the day. We went on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, walked through the narrow alleys leading to a variety of shops, saw Sarnath and watched Ganga Aarti. We were fortunate Vimal was the one to take us around. He has years of experience in the business and it showed. He is caring, considerate and made sure we had fun and enjoyed our visit. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the city, its culture and traditions. His explanations were laced with stories and jokes. We had a memorable trip to Varanasi, thanks in large part our guide.
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