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Boat Ride
Evening Ganga Aarti Boat
Front-row river seats for Dashashwamedh Aarti
4.9(202 reviews) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 45 – 90 minutes
Capacity
2 – 12 guests
Duration
45 – 90 minutes
Route
Assi → Dashashwamedh → Manikarnika
Timing
06:00 – 08:00 PM
Overview
Evening Ganga Aarti Boat — Front-row river seats for Dashashwamedh Aarti. Our boats are privately owned, well-maintained and operated by boatmen whose families have rowed the Ganga for generations. Every ride includes a narrated pass along the principal ghats.
Highlights
- Ghats covered: Assi, Kedar, Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, Panchganga
- Optional live music and snack service
- Coast-guard approved life jackets for every guest
- Floating diya offering included
- Best photography vantage of the Aarti
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private boat with experienced boatman
- Life jackets for all passengers
- Floating diya offering
- Ghat-side pickup coordination
Excluded
- Temple donations and special pooja charges
- Personal expenses, tips and shopping
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Costs due to weather, roadblocks or events beyond control
Safety Features
- Life jackets mandatory for all guests
- Boats inspected before each ride
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Rides paused during high current or storms
Location
Traveller Reviews
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