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From Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk

By Go City Adventures
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Overview
  • Varanasi: One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
  • Sacred city for Hindus, rich in culture, mythology, and heritage.
  • Located on the banks of the holy Ganges with numerous ghats and temples.
  • Early-morning boat ride on the Ganges to witness rituals and city life.
  • Tour includes a visit to Manikarnikaghat, a Hindu cremation site.

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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What's included, what's not

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    English-speaking local guide
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    Pick-up & drop off in tuk-tuk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Approx. 40 minutes small boat ride over the Ganges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any Meals or drinks (Available to purchase, approx. cost 5-6 USD per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips/Gratuities (recommended)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors

What you can expect

Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a sacred place for Hindus, truly embodies culture, mythology, and heritage, offering a genuine glimpse into India. Situated on the banks of the holy Ganges, Varanasi is renowned for its numerous ghats—stone steps where pilgrims perform rituals—and its many temples, making it an ideal destination to experience India’s essence.

Begin your early-morning tour by exploring this ancient city at dawn. Enjoy a boat ride along the Ganges, passing by vibrant ghats where people engage in various rituals. One notable ghat is Manikarnikaghat, a site for Hindu cremations, where you can witness a funeral pyre.

Your tour starts with a hotel pickup by your guide at 5:00 AM in the summer or 6:00 AM in the winter. Upon reaching the ghat, embark on a memorable boat ride on the Ganges, watching the city awaken with the sunrise. After the boat ride, stroll through the oldest parts of Varanasi, immersing yourself in the rich culture and heritage of this mystical city. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India