Varanasi Ghats

Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride

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300 minutes
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Your guide will pick you up at your Varanasi hotel at 5am. Your 5-hour private morning tour of Varanasi offers a close look at some of the most sacred traditions in India that are still followed today. Be a part of the morning Ganga Aarti ceremony at Assi Ghat, watch Akhada, sail along the holy waters of the Ganges, visit Vishwanath temple of Lord Shiva, learn about different ghats, and end with a cup of tea before being returned to your hotel.

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Whole Year 2019 - 22

Whole Year 2019 -22: Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride
Pickup included

FromSGD S$119.16Per Person

What's included in Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride

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Itinerary

Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat, the southernmost entry point to the holy River Ganges. Along the way, your guide explains the significance of the Ganges River in the Hindu religion. Stop at Assi Ghat to watch pilgrims bathing in the allegedly holy waters before visiting a series of temples to receive Hindu blessings. Then, head to a stadium to watch pehalwans (wrestlers) fight one another in a mud pit before boarding a boat to cruise along the River Ganges.

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred ghats in Varanasi. The bodies of devout Hindus are cremated here in order for their ashes to be carried away by the river.

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath), characterized by its pastel pink exterior and golden spire. Over tea, delve deeper into Hindu traditions before you bid your guide farewell after hotel drop-off.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Early morning boat ride
  • Photography
  • Heritage walk
  • English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Pick up from Varanasi Hotels. Please update your pick up address.

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• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Minimum age is 4 years • Not wheelchair accessible

Operator

GeTS Holidays