Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour: Experience the Riverside Hindu Ritual and Boat Ride

Experience the mesmerizing Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour, a riverside Hindu ritual and boat ride. Witness the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony and explore the sacred cremation place on an enchanting evening boat ride.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ganges River - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - Main Ghat of Varanasi
  • Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private AC vehicle [If needed]
  • Private Boat ride
  • A private chair in a private balcony with best view of aarti
  • Professional English speaking Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only incensed Guide]
  • Professional guide in other language [French/ German, Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tips
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Varanasi with our exclusive Evening Ganga Aarti tour. Start with an enchanting evening boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, offering a unique perspective on ancient cremation grounds and vibrant ghats. This serene journey sets the stage for the highlight of the evening: the Ganga Aarti.
Aarti is a deeply spiritual Hindu ritual…

Location
Ganges River
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nikhil_d
Jun 6, 2025
The guide was very... - The guide was very knowledgeable and explained the importance all the ghats and the Ganga Aarti very nicely.
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Onair355283
Apr 27, 2025
Highly recommend! - I did a tour with Vinod sir. He was extremely calm and very knowledgeable. He was giving in-depth details about everything and recommended places to eat as well. I had a brilliant view from aarti and boat ride was amazing and safe as well. My parents enjoyed a lot as well.
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Dermm2024
Apr 24, 2025
Varanasi came alive for us - Vinrod's tour was outstanding. He made walking, boating and riding through the city easy. Vindrod's knowledge of the city and aarta ceremony was outstanding. He knew the best places to see and enjoy everything and Varanasi came alive last night 😊
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J9040ngkimj
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing experience, fantastic guide! - This was a fantastic experience, viewing the city from the ganges and bring able to witness the ceremony was amazing. Vinod took the time to explain everything whilst also giving us space to enjoy the ceremony. The company arranged to pick us up from our hotel eventhough we were outside of the city which rely went above and beyond. Really pleased with the service and experience.
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Suni
Apr 15, 2025
Amazing to see! - Vinod was our guide again and as I said previously he is very knowledgeable and helpful . He got us great seats away from the crowds with great views where we would could take photos/Videos without people in the way. Very spiritual and highly recommended it. Thanks again Vinod for an amazing experience. 🙏😊
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Happiness10595230258
Apr 12, 2025
Fascinating tour through Varanasi - I took part in an evening tour in Varanasi that included the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a short boat ride, and a walk through the narrow lanes of the old city. It was an insightful experience and a good way to get a first impression of the spiritual and historical side of Varanasi. The tour was well structured, and the guide was competent and knowledgeable, which I appreciated. It was a private tour, which allowed for a more personal and flexible experience. Overall, I was satisfied with the experience and would recommend it to others looking for a compact introduction to the city.
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Natalia_j
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing evening tour with Vinod in Varanasi! - My evening tour with Vinod was incredible and I felt very comfortable and safe with him in my first day in Varanasi as I was taking the tour by myself as my husband unfortunately got sick that day. He was a gentleman and was always making sure I was comfortable as we toured Varanasi. I highly recommend this evening tour with Vinod! He was fantastic and I had an unforgettable experience - do not hesitate to book!
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Trish
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent evening for a once in a lifetime experience - We had a wonderful evening with Indrajeet experiencing a boat ride on the Ganges , cremations, the amazing Aarti with the best seats and a terrifyingly crowded but enjoyable walk through the center of Varanasi followed by a rickshaw ride. What an evening! We are seasoned travellers but have never quite experienced anything like this. Indrajeet listened carefully to our requests re not too much walking and confirmed seats for the Aarti because of my husband’s back problems and was a kind and knowledgeable guide
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417avif
Mar 10, 2025
An Evening to Remember! - Indrajeet was a great guide and showed us an evening we won’t forget for some time! He started by taking us on a boat ride to show us the crematorium site. And even though we had seen it earlier in the day, we were able to gain new insight and perspective by bearing witness on the boat. Be then brought us to the Aarti ceremony where he had planned every detail- finding us the perfect seats for the ceremony. After it was done, we discussed each piece of the ritual and he patiently answered all of our questions before escorting us to where we were going for dinner. We had an incredible time and can’t recommend this tour more highly.
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Lini_m
Mar 3, 2025
Best Tour on the Ganges. - We met Ashok at Assi Ghat and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. We walked along to the tour boat and had the boat entirely to ourselves. We had a great tour on the Ganges at sunset, watching a cremation ceremony and learning about the Hindu reincarnation and funeral passage. We toured up the Ganges past Dashashwamedh Ghat to the new Ghat. We then took the boat leisurely back to Assi Ghat where we watched the evening ceremony with front row seating. It was a wonderful! Highly recommend.
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From $33
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).