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Sunrise boat ride
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
From 3 hours to 4 hours
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What You Will Do
Rowing boat rides during the dawn is perhaps one of the best things to do in Varanasi. The ride along Ganges River offers the quintessential Varanasi experience. It takes one through different Ghats and former palaces situated close to the banks of Ganges, giving a panoramic view of this River and the region.
Later after this walk into old lanes of Varanasi exploring Norther Bazzars of the city and famous food street of Varanasi.
Highlight:
• Guided sunrise boat ride with a private boat
• Witness daily Hindu rituals
• See cremation and understand the logic behind burning of dead bodies
• Walk into thousands years old streets of Varanasi
• Explore famous food street of Varanasi also known as Kachauri
Later after this walk into old lanes of Varanasi exploring Norther Bazzars of the city and famous food street of Varanasi.
Highlight:
• Guided sunrise boat ride with a private boat
• Witness daily Hindu rituals
• See cremation and understand the logic behind burning of dead bodies
• Walk into thousands years old streets of Varanasi
• Explore famous food street of Varanasi also known as Kachauri
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Professional art historian guide [Govt Approved]
- Private Medium air conditioned car for hotel pick-up and drop off
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities [Optional]
- Any Meals
- Everything which is not mentioned into the itinerary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Ganges River
3 hours
You will be picked -up from your Hotel at 05:00 AM and drive towards river bank of Ganges. As you undertake the sunrise boat ride on the holy river Ganga, immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere and visit the 5000 year old Adi Keshav Ghat as well. The guided boat ride followed by walk into old lanes would take around 2-3 hours and can be undertaken in the morning. The start time varies according to the prevalent weather and time of sunrise. During summers it starts around 5 am and in winters it is 6 am in the mornings. Similarly the evening tour commences at 5:30 pm in summers and 4 pm in winters. The ride begins from Dashwasamedh Ghat and takes you along the stretch of the river where the ghats are located right up to the Manikarnika Ghat [Cremation Ground]. Apart from getting an opportunity to see the various ghats as you pass by, you would also get to alight the boat at a few places and visit some temples, palaces, mosques depending on your interest. This long ride which starts at the southern end of the ghats and reaches the northern most part of the city is an apt way to view Varanasi from the surface of River Ganga, as you leisurely soak in the sacred ambience.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Tour Varanasi.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Don't wear high heels shoes during boat ride and walking tour
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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