Seeing the sunrise over the holy city of Varanasi is an unforgettable experience. Be seduced by its incredible colours on a boat trip of the Ganges, and enjoy watching the Hindu Aarti ceremony, a sacred rite that will leave you speechless.
Ganga Aarti & Sunrise Boat Trip
After meeting your guide in front of the Kashi Café in Varanasi in the early hours of the morning, you'll head to the riverside ghats, stepped embankments that lead down to the water, where holy purification rituals are performed.
As you watch the spectacular sunrise over the waters of the Ganges, you'll be witness to one of the most famous rites in the Hindu religion: the Aarti ceremony. The ritual is performed in honour of the river itself, known as the Goddess Ganga, one of the world's holiest rivers according to Hinduism.
Ganga Aarti is performed by seven Hindu priests, who light lamps and incense and chant hymns as part of the ritual. An unforgettable experience of this ancient religion!
You'll then board a boat which will take you on a tour of approximately one hour of the river Ganges. Throughout this incredible journey, you'll watch as the first rays of sunlight illuminate the city. While you sail, your expert guide will also entertain you with fascinating facts about Varanasi and the spirituality that surrounds it.
The boat trip will come to an end at Assi Ghat at 7 am.
