• Assi Ghat - At 5 AM, gather at Assi Ghat to experience the morning cremation rites and the day’s first prayers. The ghat is vibrant with chanting priests, the glow of ritual fires, and the rhythmic offerings to the river. With the dawn over the Ganges as a backdrop, this ceremony reflects the city’s profound cycle of worship, life, and liberation.
• Tulsi Ghat - Following Assi Ghat, take a walk by Tulsi Ghat to briefly observe the traditional wrestling.
• Ganges River - Begin the sunrise boat tour, passing over 25 ghats, where locals bathe and morning rituals unfold. The boat pauses at Manikarnika Ghat to witness the cremation ceremonies, a powerful and sacred aspect of Varanasi’s life on the Ganges. The tour concludes at Dasaswamedh Ghat, known for the city’s most vibrant activities.
• Vishalakshi Temple - As the tour continues through the old city, stop to visit the Vishalakshi Temple, dedicated to the goddess and considered one of the sacred Shakti Peethas.
• Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple) - Next, visit the Pashupatinath Temple near Lalita Ghat, built in the Nepali style by the King of Nepal. This temple highlights Varanasi’s enduring role as a center of Shiva worship and its cultural connections across South Asia.
• Manikarnika Ghat - Conclude at Manikarnika Ghat, the most sacred cremation ground in Varanasi. Here, funeral pyres burn continuously, symbolizing the Hindu belief in liberation from the cycle of rebirth. It is a profound place where the spiritual essence of the city is most evident.

• Bottled water included
• Tea and coffee provided

Vinay Singh, a native of Varanasi, has dedicated over ten years to guiding visitors, including solo travelers, YouTubers, and documentary teams, through the city’s sacred streets. His lifelong residence in Varanasi has endowed him with profound knowledge of its hidden gems, traditions, and spiritual practices.

Each tour is customized to suit individual interests: savor safe street food, witness a sunrise at the ghats, explore ancient alleys, discover hidden temples, and experience the influence of spirituality on daily life.

Tours typically last three to four hours and encompass major historical and religious sites, ghats, cremation grounds, narrow lanes, markets, and secret locations that unveil the true essence of Varanasi. Throughout the journey, Vinay shares not only historical insights but also stories of daily life, local customs, and his personal experiences growing up in the city. His aim is for visitors to depart with unforgettable memories and insights not found in any guidebook.

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