Varanasi Sunrise Boat Tour: Explore Cultural and Historical Ghats
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59 Ratings
Varanasi
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Varanasi at sunrise with our boat tour. Discover the rich cultural and historical significance of the Ghats, including Dashashwmedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and more. Witness the coexistence of life and death in these cremation places.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dashashwamedh Ghat - We are taking to show all main ghats (Palace steps leading in to river) about 40 ghats including Dashashwmedh ghat Both cremation Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat and many other ghat where you can see real Varanasi life.

We start our tour from main ghat to see all activities and morning rituals at Ghats then we go to see all attractive ghats of varanasi with beautiful Sunrise .

What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Extra walking tour in the old city is not include
Additional Information

We offer a stunning sunrise boat journey, a hallmark of Varanasi’s allure. We provide detailed insights into our city’s culture, history, and the unique aspects of each Ghat, which are fascinating to learn about.

We introduce many Ghats including Dashashwmedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Meer Ghat, Munshi Ghat, Narad Ghat, among others. We also display both cremation spots, places where the cycles of life and death coexist.

Location
Shree Cafe
Shree cafe at Dashashwmedh ghat just before the main ghat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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867blaket
May 7, 2024
Must Do in Varanasi - My boat tour with Sonu was simply spectacular! The sunrise was breathtaking, casting a golden glow over the serene waters as we sailed. The buzz of the town waking up added to the charm of the experience. Sonu's knowledge and helpfulness made the journey even more enjoyable. Through our conversation, I learned of his deep love for his city, which was evident in his enthusiasm for sharing its beauty with us. I also learned that Sonu is an award-winning photographer! Highly recommend this unforgettable experience, worth waking up early for!
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Elenabe4779cw
Apr 11, 2024
Magic experience - Magic experience. I never know before a guide like Sony. He explained the history and the culture of Varanasi with his soul and heart. I’ll never forget him .
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Luciaz885
Apr 11, 2024
Very very reccomended!! - Very very beautiful boat tour. Sonu deeply knows Varanasi. He gave us many information from a cultural, historical and religious point of view. The ghats are simply wonderful while the sun rises. Spiritually nourshing.
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Fernandali8026wd
Apr 8, 2024
A perfect sunrise - We took the sunrise tour and had a beautiful experience, Sonu explained everything about the culture and places to us. It was great to see the sun rise, we bathed in the Ganges River and it was a unique and magical experience. I highly recommend it.
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German_d
Mar 30, 2024
First or last day, do it - All started at 5.15. We arrived a little bit early but Sonu was already there waiting for us to share a Masala Tea. Sony is great. He clearly knows a lot about the city, not only he answered all our questions but he also did are more to the list. About the tour, whether it is your first or last day try to do it. Watching the city come alive (if one can say so) is a memory you will never forget.
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V7313lfchiaram
Mar 27, 2024
Emotional sunrise tour boat - I had the boat tour during sunrise to enjoy the city with the light from another perspective. Before starting we had a delicious chai and Sonu started explaining me a lot about the history of the city with many details, he’s prepared and ready to answer all doubts and questions, he’s very kind and he loves guiding with fun and jokes also. I highly appreciated the experience and I’ll recommend to do it with him. Thanks Sonu!
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48fl
Mar 20, 2024
Very informative - We had a really good time despite the fact we were really late (our fault for underestimating the traffic in the early evening). The tour guide really knows his stuff. We enjoyed his Frank and honest answers. We learned a lot. Make sure to put on plenty of insect repellent!!!
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Vadrozsa
Mar 12, 2024
Rising sun over the Ganges - Today we had an amazing boat tour with Sonu. His boat is without engine, which made it more peaceful and slower, so we can enjoy every moments of the Ghats which are already full of life. Sonu show us the riverside palaces, telling their history and importance. We got a deep explanation about the Ganga river, the mythology of her born, and her importance in the Hindu religion. On the way we stopped to see the Brahman school little students sunrise yoga and meditation practice, and the cremation rituals at the Manikarnika Ghat. I really enjoyed the tour and can highly recommend Sonu s tours and his Marigold Homestay, near the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
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716leannea
Mar 8, 2024
Rowboat bliss - Incredible! A row boat is a much needed Zen experience in the uber intense Varanasi! The tour guide was knowledgeable, generous, and took us to the celebration after with front row seats!
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669francah
Mar 1, 2024
The best boat experience! - I did the boat tour with Sonu the night i arrived to Varanasi and it was the best experience. He told me everything with a lot of patience and was a great host! We took Chai and fotos, and he knows all the secrets of the city and the best places to be at the night aarti. After talking to him I unterstood the city much more, and could enjoy of the small secrets.
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