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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers

Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$138.15
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its rich culture and traditions alongside the river Ganges. Witness the rituals performed by Hindus during sunrise as pilgrims from around the world come to take sacred baths in the river.

  • 🌅 Experience the rituals performed by Hindus at sunrise.
  • 🏞️ Varanasi dates back to the 11th century and holds deep cultural significance.
  • 🚶 Pilgrims travel from around the globe to participate in sacred bathing in the River Ganges.
  • ⚠️ Be aware that swimming is not permitted during these rituals.

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Includes Pick-up
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Approx. 40 minutes small boat ride over Ganges
  • Pick-up & drop off by Car
  • English speaking local guide
  • Any Meals or drinks (Available to purchase, approx. cost 5-6 USD per person)
  • Tips/Gratuities (recommended)

  • Assi Ghat
    Your tour will start with a pickup from your hotel by your guide at 5:00 (during summer) or 6:00 (during winters), which shall be confirmed post your booking. After reaching the ghat, get into the boat for a memorable ride on the Ganges where you’ll cross the many Ghats and witness the city come to life as the day progress.
  • Manikarnika Ghat
    Come aboard on this tour as we explore this ancient city at dawn on a boat ride which will pass the many colorful ghats (embankments made in stone steps where pilgrims perform their rituals) where you can see people indulging in many rituals. One popular ghat is the Manikarnikaghat, where Hindu cremation takes place and you will be witnessing a funeral pyre there.
  • Once the boat ride is completed, walk in the oldest part of Varanasi and experience the rich culture and heritage of this mystical city first-hand. Post your tour, you’ll be dropped back to your hotel by your guide.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • In case tour could not be runned not day of travel, alternate shall be provided or a full refund is granted.
  • No minimum age required
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers

    Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    $138.15
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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