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Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti

Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$104.57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This Varanasi tour offers a truly immersive experience, combining the city’s ancient heritage, spiritual essence, and vibrant flavors in one unforgettable journey. Unlike typical sightseeing, this tour takes you deep into the heart of Varanasi, starting with local street foods that showcase the city’s culinary legacy and authentic flavors. The serene boat ride on the Ganges provides a unique perspective of life along the riverbanks, where you’ll witness daily rituals and age-old customs.

The highlight is the Ganga Aarti, a magical ceremony where priests perform a powerful ritual with oil lamps, invoking blessings for all. This rare glimpse into Varanasi’s spiritual side, alongside an intimate exploration of its famous cuisine, makes this tour both enriching and memorable. Perfect for those looking to experience Varanasi’s soul beyond the typical tourist trail, this tour is an ideal way to connect with the city’s vibrant traditions, flavors, and timeless beauty.
Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • • Street Food
  • • Hotel pick-up and drop
  • • Boat ride of approximately an hour over the Ganges
  • • Local tuk-tuk transportation
  • • English-speaking live guide
  • • Gratuities (recommended)

  • Varanasi
    Discover Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest cities, through its flavors, a serene boat ride, and the enchanting Ganga Aarti. Your tour begins with a hotel pickup at 2:00 PM, starting with street food delights like crispy samosas and Laung-Latta, a sweet local treat. Indulge in local specialties like Tamatar Chaat, Palak Patta Chaat, Aloo Tikki, and refreshing lassi, ending with Meetha Paan.
  • Assi Ghat
    Head to the ghats for a calming boat ride along the Ganges, passing ancient temples and observing rituals along the banks.
  • As evening falls, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, where priests perform age-old rituals with oil lamps, filling the air with divine energy. Your guide will then escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of Varanasi’s rich culture and flavors.

  • 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
  • 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.
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    Varanasi Bliss: Private Food Tour, Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti

    Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    $104.57
    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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