Varanasi: Ganges Evening Boat Ride and Aarti Ceremony
ID: GYG1151937-1766646
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the spiritual heart of Varanasi on a guided evening boat ride along the Ganges. Witness the Aarti ceremony at Dasashwamedh Ghat and learn about the history of the ghats.
Begin your boat journey from Assi Ghat, a significant site for Hindus known as the confluence. Sail along the Ganges, passing by various ghats, including the Manikarnika Ghat, a major cremation ground.
Learn about the history and myths of each ghat from your guide as you glide along the river. On your return, witness the world-famous evening arti at the main ghat, Dasashwamedh Ghat.
Join thousands of Hindu pilgrims as they offer evening prayers to Mother Ganges. Experience the end part of a Hindu offering pooja, a ritual performed facing east to show gratitude to the holy river.
Highlights
- Feel the spiritual energy of Varanasi as you sail along the Ganges River
- Witness the mesmerizing evening Aarti ceremony at Dasashwamedh Ghat
- Learn about the history and myths of each ghat from your guide
- See the burning ghat of Manikarnika, a significant cremation ground
- Experience the sunset flower candle ceremony at the main ghat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The boat journey starts from Assi ghat, known as a confluence and auspicious for Hindus.
The journey includes a visit to Manikarnika ghat, a big cremation ground.
The world-famous evening arti at the main ghat (Dasashwamedh ghat) is part of the experience.
Arti is the end part of any Hindu offering pooja, showing gratitude to the holy Ganges.
Participants can learn about the history and myth of each ghat during the journey.
INCLUDED
- Guided evening boat ride on the Ganges
- Hindu rituals at ghat
- Experience the biggest arti ceremony
- Sunset flower candle ceremony at main ghat
- Transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Private local professional guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
