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Varanasi Sunrise Boat Ride with Walking Tour

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Varanasi, India
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Pick up assi Ghat
    • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River
    • Coffee & Masala chai traditional ceremony
    • Arti ceremony
    • private local guide
    • Insight into the rituals and history of Varanasi.
    • Tips for the guide or boatman (optional).
    • Kashi Vishwanath donations
    • Personal expenses.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    If your accommodation is near the river (Dashashwamedh or Assi Ghat area), the guide may meet you directly at the ghat for convenience. For travelers staying outside the city center, pickup can be arranged at an additional cost or from a convenient meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Assi Ghat

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Varanasi Boat Ride and Cruise

    45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Manikarnika Ghat

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    5

    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    6

    Maa Annapurna Mandir

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The tour starts with a...

    Sinead_M, May 2026
    The tour starts with a beautiful sunrise boat tour which was a real highlight! We received great explanations about the Ghats and cremation rituals. We then walked through Varanasi’s alleyways and finished the tour with a delicious chai.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Guest, Thanks for sharing your experience you had during the service we will be happy to service you more services in future. Regards Azaan Travels

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