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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour
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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour

By Himanshu Sadhwani
Free cancellation available
Price is €44 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview
  • Gain insights into Hindu beliefs and the cycle of reincarnation.
  • Experience the heart of Varanasi from a unique perspective.
  • Create enduring memories of this sacred city.

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • B 2/40 , Tulsi ghat, Assi Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Ghats of Varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour in English
  • Opening hours: Sat 05:00-18:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€44.26 x 1 Traveller€44.26

Total
Price is €44.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat tour: Experience the ghats from the water
  • What's includedWhat's included Expert guide: Gain insights into rituals and beliefs
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water: Stay hydrated
  • What's includedWhat's included Special Lemon Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Glide along the mystical Ganges on a traditional boat, witnessing the ancient rituals of life and death unfold at Varanasi's legendary burning ghats. This immersive experience offers a unique perspective on Hindu beliefs and the cycle of reincarnation, leaving you with a profound understanding of this sacred city.

Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rituals:

  • Witness the cremation pyres burning brightly on the ghats, a poignant symbol of the impermanence of life.
  • Observe families performing final rites for their loved ones, guided by age-old traditions.
  • Gain insights from your expert guide about the significance of each ritual and the Hindu belief in moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).

Enduring Memories:

  • Your tour concludes with a deeper understanding of Hindu beliefs and the cycle of life and death.
  • Carry with you the captivating sights, sounds, and smells of this ancient city, forever etched in your memory.

Important Information:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Start Time: Available for sunrise and sunset tours
  • Meeting Point: Tulsi Ghat
  • What's Included: Boat tour, Bottled water

Book your Varanasi Burning Ghats Boat Tour today and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and cultural insight.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • B 2/40 , Tulsi ghat, Assi Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Ghats of Varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India