India · BOAT TRIPS IN VARANASI
Good boat trips in Varanasi fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sunrise Ganges cruise, Kashi Vishwanath, BHU, Sarnath, silk weaving, and evening Ganga Aarti with private A/C transport.
“I had a great day with Shivam exploring everything Varanasi has to offer. Shivam has a lot of local knowledge and always makes sure you are enjoying your experience.”
Sunrise Ganges boat from Assi Ghat with Arti and havan. Pass about 55 ghats, then visit Manikarnika cremation ghat with an English guide.
“Me & my wife were recommended by one of our friends for the fantastic guide Karan. We were picked on time and we saw the arti and had great sunrise boat tour. Whole city looked very scenic & lovely. Sunrise was absolutely stunning. We had a great morning. One must do it once if in Varanasi.”
Private sunrise boat tour on the Ganga from Dashashwamedh Ghat. Major ghats, cremation sites, chai, water, and narration.
“Great experience! Our guide explained to us serious interesting things about Varanasi, the rituals, the life, the Hinduism.”
Private Varanasi tour with AC car, sunrise Ganges boat, Sarnath sights, and evening Ganga Aarti, plus guide, tea, and bottled water.
“Our Varanasi walking tour with you was good. Your deep knowledge of the city's history and culture truly enriched our experience. We appreciated your friendly and approachable nature, which made us feel comfortable and welcome throughout. efficient time management ensured we got the most out of our visit without feeling rushed. Thank you for making our tour memorable and insightful.”
![Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat] - Banaras Ghats from the river: the morning layers you don’t get from the street](https://img4.indiareviewed.com/wp-content/uploads/varanasi-morning-boat-tour-rowboat.jpg)
Take a private rowboat on the Ganges at sunrise, with a local guide, scenic ghats, temple stops, and smooth hotel pickup in Varanasi.
“Great way to get a fell of Varanasi,very knowledgable guide and great rower ,imagine rowing us for 45 min approx.we enjoyed this ride so much that we also did it at night time to see the ceremonies.”
Private Varanasi day tour with AC pickup, sunrise and sunset Ganga boat rides, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath, and Ganga Aarti.
“By far the best parts of the tour were the morning and evening sessions on the Ganges. The sights, sounds and smells were amazing, a real insight into the history and culture of the City.”
2-hour Varanasi mysticism tour with ghats on foot, Manikarnika and Dashashwamedh views, plus a guided boat ride for Ganga Aarti.
“Great guide Mr Manish. Very professional and a extremely well-mannered. Did his best to make us feel comfortable. Highly recommended”
Private sunset boat ride on the Ganges plus reserved Ganga Aarti seating at Dashashwamedh Ghat, guided heritage walk, and Nepali Temple.
“The guide was absolutely lovely and incredibly helpful. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour engaging and interesting throughout. When I wasn’t feeling well, he went out of his way to support me, which I truly appreciated. I highly recommend booking this tour.”
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