Overview
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 where light is offered to deities, accompanied by devotional songs. In Varanasi, the Ganges is revered as a goddess, and every evening, aarti is performed at the historic Dashashwamedh Ghat. Witness this awe-inspiring ceremony from the best vantage point—either from the ghat on a private balcony or aboard our boat on the water.
The Ganga Aarti is a mesmerizing spectacle, with precise choreography and a harmonious blend of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras by priests
Join us for an unforgettable evening that combines the tranquility of a boat ride with the spiritual vibrancy of the Ganga Aarti.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tips
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What to expect
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Ganges River
2 hours
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
1 min
Main Ghat of Varanasi
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Manikarnika Ghat
1 min
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 alleyways of the old town to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher, swathed in cloth.
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Ganga Aarti
2 hours
Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aarti also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.
Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. The river is also worshiped with flower petals.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Varanasi Evening Ganga Aarti Tour
Can I cancel Varanasi Evening Ganga Aarti Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Ganges River, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Ganga Aarti.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Varanasi Day Tours
