Witness the Sacred Evening Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

Varanasi, India

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle [If needed]
A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti

Food, Drink and any personal expenses on rituals.
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Any Hotel Centrally located in Varanasi

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

Itinerary

Dashashwamegh ghat

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 8 people per booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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Ganga Aarti exp

Suthanthirakann_R, Aug 2025

Bettter understand where you will be seated. Otherwise you may have to pay extra money at the last minute

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Guest, I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or confusion caused. Please be assured, we never ask for any extra money for seating—your chair was already reserved for you in advance. The amount you paid was only for your personal Aarti offering, which is completely optional and not included in our tour charges. Such offerings are a personal choice for guests who wish to have a more spiritual connection during the ceremony. I regret any miscommunication and sincerely hope the rest of your time in Varanasi was a wonderful and memorable experience. – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372

Too crowded and not worth the experience.

Ramki_K, Jan 2025

Best to not go to this temple in the evening. There's just too many people wanting to see the idol and the lines are long. There was no reserved tickets that day due to the anticipated crowd so we were told we could "pay a donation" and get to a shorter line. This is an usual ruse to get you to pay more. Watch for people cutting in line and pushing and shoving. Try to get to these temples ealy in the morning to save yourself some grief and save yourself some $$ for a "I know a pujari and there's a shortcut" story. We did a morning Ganga aarti and that was pretty good, not too crowded by Indian temple standards and the guide Vinod was knowledgeable and helpful.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your feedback. I did call you to inform you that the Sugam ticket was unavailable on that day due to the festival crowd, and I offered a 100% refund, but you chose to proceed with the tour. Unfortunately, this caused some difficulties due to the overwhelming crowd. As I mentioned, during festivals or special occasions, such large crowds can sometimes make the experience less comfortable. I strongly advise against booking tours during these times to avoid such situations. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the morning Ganga Aarti and had a positive experience with our guide, Vinod. We always strive to provide the best possible experience, and your feedback will help us improve. – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372

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