Sunrise in Banaras with Ganga Aarti: 2-Hour Guided Walking and Riksha Ride Tour
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7 Ratings
Varanasi
Experience the mystical sunrise in Banaras with Ganga Aarti. This 2-hour guided walking and riksha ride tour will immerse you in the beauty, spirituality, and authentic culture of Varanasi.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Assi Ghat - Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places nearby Assi Ghat and witness the rituals performed by local Brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges.
What's Included
- Ganga Aarti Darshan
- Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop
- Food and Drinks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Join us for a magnificent exploration of historic Varanasi, designed to be a blend of a strolling tour and rickshaw journey. This wonderfully planned adventure will leave you captivated by the striking locales and rich cultural exposure presented. Prepare yourself for a transformative experience as this expedition gives you the chance to comprehend the finer aspects of spirituality, religion, and science that defy conventional wisdom.
- Savour the spectacular sight of sunlight nudging the horizon, illuminating the vibrant old structures, ashrams, and river-side locales in its warm glow.
- Be a part of the spiritually enchanting Ganga aarti, one of the five key rituals dedicated to the worship of the holy Ganges river.
- Observe local Brahmins and Sadhus as they begin their day by descending to the Ghats, exhibiting their reverence to the Mother Ganges.
- Indulge in an early morning walk around the Ghats and enjoy a short rickshaw ride that showcases the splendid vistas of Kashi.
Location
Kashi Cafe
Assi Ghat Road
Meet our storyteller at the Kashi Cafe located on Assi ghat and our walk start from here followed by enriching experiences of Varanasi including boat ride and morning Ganga Arti.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(7 Ratings)
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969ed
Nov 5, 2023
Highly recommended - Manish was really nice and kind. He was very informative and he explained everything in a very friendly way. Highly recommended!
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Peternu2928zr
Feb 23, 2020
Great guided tour in foggy morning - Started the morning with some Chai at Kashi Cafe. Then to Morning Aarti performance. We had a quite foggy morning on Ganga but thanks to RJ it was very interesting and we learnt alot about the places we visited. A nice experience and a must for Varanasi visit.
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Irene
Feb 22, 2020
Worth the early rise!! - Very good communications on what’s app before the tour, establishing itinery and meeting point. I was picked up at the hotel and driven to the morning ceremony in ASI Ghat - it was really quite special. My guide gave me just enough information and answered any questions.
The boat ride was perfect and although it wasn’t a spectacular sunrise that day, it was a beautiful experience.
There was Lots of time and opportunities to take photos along the ghats.
Safely escorted to a tuk tuk to return to my hotel in time for breakfast. Thank you Arti.
Recommended!
Recommended***
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Jillm2575
Feb 21, 2020
Sunrise aarti and boat ride - RJ was a wonderful guide. We learned so much from his careful and thorough explanations. It was a wonderful experience.
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574gregorb
Feb 12, 2020
Sunrise boat tour - We started With a very nice cup of Chai at 5.45 am. We then watched a sunrise fire ceremony then got on our boat. We were rowed down to the main ghat while watching the sun rise over the Ganga. Our guide was very informitave about All the various ghats, forts, and temples along the way. It was a much slower ride back upstream but we got back to our starting point by about 8.30 am.
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756anaisd
Jan 17, 2020
awesome - i was enjoying the sunrise and explanation. it’s an magic experience that you can’t miss it!
I warmly recomand you this trip with so kind interesting people
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Kislay2019
Nov 18, 2019
Great tour guide with Abhishek - Very good tour of Varanasi ghatt and Varanasi market etc. With Abhishek...
Varanasi is a city of cultural diversity. It is a holy city for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Muslims.
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