• Assi Ghat - Meeting Point: Agrawal Radio Chauraha Shivala4+GG4, Road, Shivala Ghat, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India.

Travelers are warmly welcomed at Green Ganga Café, conveniently situated opposite the entrance of Assi Ghat. The journey begins with witnessing the evening Ganga Aarti, followed by a delightful boat ride to the renowned ghats (piers) of Varanasi.

The Varanasi Ganga Aarti is among the most profound spiritual ceremonies in India. Conducted every evening along the sacred River Ganga’s banks, this ritual is performed by skilled priests who offer fire, incense, and rhythmic prayers to the holy river. The atmosphere becomes enchanting as lamps illuminate the night sky, devotional chants resonate, and hundreds of devotees gather to observe the ceremony. Viewing the aarti from a boat provides a truly unforgettable perspective, allowing one to experience the devotion and energy from the river’s heart.

• Dasaswamedh Ghat - Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most lively and renowned ghat in Varanasi, located near Vishwanath Temple.

Legend has it that Lord Brahma conducted a grand sacrifice of ten horses here, giving the ghat its name. Today, it is the primary site of the evening Ganga Aarti and is perpetually bustling with pilgrims, sadhus, street performers, and visitors from around the globe. The steps leading to the river are always vibrant with rituals, prayers, and cultural activities, making it the spiritual core of the city.

• Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Ghat is one of India’s oldest and most sacred cremation grounds, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life and death and holding deep spiritual significance in Hindu belief. It is believed that cremation here grants liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The sacred fire at this ghat is said to have been burning continuously for centuries. Visiting Manikarnika Ghat offers a profound and humbling experience, revealing a powerful aspect of Varanasi’s spiritual essence.
• Ghats of Varanasi - The Ghats of Varanasi are a series of stepped riverfront platforms lining the Ganga’s banks. There are over 80 ghats, each with its own history, legend, and purpose. Some are used for daily rituals and bathing, others for meditation, yoga, ceremonies, and cremations. Together, they form the cultural and spiritual backbone of the city. A boat ride along these ghats offers a comprehensive view of Varanasi’s living traditions, where devotion, culture, and everyday life seamlessly flow along the sacred river.

• Experience operates everyday
• Bottled water
• Professional English speaking guide

• Hotel pickup & drop off
• Personal Expenses
• Meals & Beverages

This city offers a profound cultural experience, with the sacred Ganges River preserving the memories of millennia in its nurturing waters that flow through the heart of the city. Our tours provide the opportunity to witness a breathtaking sunset accompanied by the Ganga Aarti, a prayer ceremony dedicated to the river deity, the Ganges. Life begins at the banks of Mother Ganga with morning prayers led by devoted priests, and these awe-inspiring moments can be enjoyed from a boat. This is a cultural experience of a lifetime that should not be missed!

While exploring the cultural heritage, visitors will also encounter the cycle of life and death at Manikarnika Ghat, where the cremation of loved ones takes place. Our tours offer a unique insight into the life and death experiences at the cultural heritage sites along Mother Ganges.

• The tour starts at 5:00 PM in winter and at 5:30 PM in summer.

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