India · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Varanasi Ghats Tour with Ganges Boat Ride and Evening Ceremony

1 Day Round trip from Ghats of Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe rituals performed by priests at the old ghats of Varanasi
  • 02 Take a boat ride on the Ganges River along the sacred riverfront
  • 03 Walk through temple-lined streets with a stop for masala tea
  • 04 End the day with the evening Ganges Ceremony at the Varanasi Ghats

Visit Varanasi on the banks of the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh and experience the spiritual atmosphere of one of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism. Observe rituals at the Varanasi Ghats, stroll through temple complexes, and witness the city's timeless religious traditions along the riverfront.

Sip masala tea as you walk through the city streets, and end the day with an evening Ganges Ceremony at the Varanasi Ghats.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Varanasi
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Varanasi Ghats, Ganges Boat Ride and Evening Ceremony

  • Pickup from the hotel in the morning. Proceed to see the old ghats of Varanasi, observe various rituals performed here by the priests, and see the Hindu temples that line these ghats.

  • Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River. If interested, you can also watch the cremation and dead body burning at the ghats.

  • Sip masala tea as you walk through the city streets, and end the day with an evening Ganges Ceremony at the Varanasi Ghats.

Return to the hotel.

Varanasi Ghats, Ganges River boat ride, evening Ganges Ceremony

Where this trip takes you

Varanasi Ghats, Ganges River boat ride, evening Ganges Ceremony

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ghats of Varanasi 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Only guiding charges are included.

What to bring

  • In winter, carry some woolen clothes.

  • Bring a camera or mobile phone for taking pictures.

  • Carry mineral water for drinking.

  • Wear sports shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Tour start
Ghats of Varanasi, Ghasi Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Ghats of Varanasi.

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