Varanasi: Kashi Sunrise Boat & Aarti Walks
Sunrise rowing boat along 84 ghats and the evening Ganga aarti
What travellers loved
See more reviewsOur guide was patient with first-timers and knew exactly where to stop for the best views.
Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.
Full description
A rowing boat from Assi to Manikarnika at first light, with a local guide explaining the ghats, followed by an old-city lane walk to Kashi Vishwanath. The evening option takes you to the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh by boat.
Includes
- Rowing boat
- Guide
- Tea
- Temple donations
At a glance
- Activity
- Boat rideHeritage walk
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 0
- Season
- All year (boats may stop when the river is in flood)
Tickets & slots
Sunrise boat + lane walk
Starts 30 minutes before sunrise.
Evening aarti by boat
Watch the aarti from the river.
Prices are set by the business and may change. Send an enquiry to confirm availability and the final price.
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Meeting point
Assi Ghat steps
Important information
Photography at Manikarnika cremation ghat is not allowed — please respect it.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 12 hours before; full refund if boats are suspended.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Our guide was patient with first-timers and knew exactly where to stop for the best views.
Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.
6 reviews · 2 traveller photos
Highlight of the holiday
Our guide was patient with first-timers and knew exactly where to stop for the best views.
Great with kids
Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.
Would do it again
Weather delayed the start but they rescheduled without fuss. Excellent experience once we got going.
Would do it again
Weather delayed the start but they rescheduled without fuss. Excellent experience once we got going.
Would do it again
Weather delayed the start but they rescheduled without fuss. Excellent experience once we got going.
Good value
Well organised and on time. The pick-up was a few minutes late, but they kept us updated on WhatsApp.
