Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour: Experience the Riverside Hindu Ritual and Boat Ride

Experience the mesmerizing Varanasi Ganga Aarti Tour, a riverside Hindu ritual and boat ride. Witness the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony and explore the sacred cremation place on an enchanting evening boat ride.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ganges River - Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - Main Ghat of Varanasi
  • Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private AC vehicle [If needed]
  • Private Boat ride
  • A private chair in a private balcony with best view of aarti
  • Professional English speaking Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only incensed Guide]
  • Professional guide in other language [French/ German, Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tips
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Varanasi with our exclusive Evening Ganga Aarti tour. Start with an enchanting evening boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, offering a unique perspective on ancient cremation grounds and vibrant ghats. This serene journey sets the stage for the highlight of the evening: the Ganga Aarti.
Aarti is a deeply spiritual Hindu ritual…

Location
Ganges River
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shailesh_b
Aug 14, 2025
Varanasai Evening Ganga Aarti Tour - Excellent service - We were very happy with all the arrangements for this tour. Indrajeet Ji provided us all the required support from the time we did the reservation. Vinod Ji was our guide - he was very knowledgeable and always with us throughout the tour making it a very seamless experience. Strongly recommend using their services.
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Albert_g
Jul 31, 2025
Beautiful show - Visit with a guide who knows the alleys of Varanasi. Unfortunately, it was not possible to go around the boat because the Ganges was too high.
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Valenting546
Jul 9, 2025
A deeply moving and enlightening experience - Mr. Kumar was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly friendly throughout the day. He explained everything with clarity and passion, making the experience truly immersive. We felt a deep connection to the world around us, and the journey was both eye-opening and humbling. A truly memorable and meaningful experience.
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Michelle
Jun 25, 2025
A Must See in Varanasi - We loved this tour and would recommend our guide, Vinod. The Ganga Aarti is a must see if visiting Varanasi, along with a boat ride on the Ganges River, to understand the importance of the river to the Hindu religion. From the walk through the market to the boat ride and ending with a fantastic view of the Ganga Aarti ceremony we thoroughly enjoyed it and Vinod was very knowledgeable explaining things to us at every stage. We would recommend this tour
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Nikhil_d
Jun 6, 2025
The guide was very... - The guide was very knowledgeable and explained the importance all the ghats and the Ganga Aarti very nicely.
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Onair355283
Apr 27, 2025
Highly recommend! - I did a tour with Vinod sir. He was extremely calm and very knowledgeable. He was giving in-depth details about everything and recommended places to eat as well. I had a brilliant view from aarti and boat ride was amazing and safe as well. My parents enjoyed a lot as well.
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Dermm2024
Apr 24, 2025
Varanasi came alive for us - Vinrod's tour was outstanding. He made walking, boating and riding through the city easy. Vindrod's knowledge of the city and aarta ceremony was outstanding. He knew the best places to see and enjoy everything and Varanasi came alive last night 😊
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J9040ngkimj
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing experience, fantastic guide! - This was a fantastic experience, viewing the city from the ganges and bring able to witness the ceremony was amazing. Vinod took the time to explain everything whilst also giving us space to enjoy the ceremony. The company arranged to pick us up from our hotel eventhough we were outside of the city which rely went above and beyond. Really pleased with the service and experience.
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Suni
Apr 15, 2025
Amazing to see! - Vinod was our guide again and as I said previously he is very knowledgeable and helpful . He got us great seats away from the crowds with great views where we would could take photos/Videos without people in the way. Very spiritual and highly recommended it. Thanks again Vinod for an amazing experience. 🙏😊
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Happiness10595230258
Apr 12, 2025
Fascinating tour through Varanasi - I took part in an evening tour in Varanasi that included the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a short boat ride, and a walk through the narrow lanes of the old city. It was an insightful experience and a good way to get a first impression of the spiritual and historical side of Varanasi. The tour was well structured, and the guide was competent and knowledgeable, which I appreciated. It was a private tour, which allowed for a more personal and flexible experience. Overall, I was satisfied with the experience and would recommend it to others looking for a compact introduction to the city.
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From $33
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).