6-hour Morning tour of Varanasi with Boat Ride, Akhada & Heritage Walk

Varanasi, India
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview

Explore Varanasi, the city of temples and ghats and one which is believed to be one of the oldest in the world. Witness the city come to life at dusk, be a part of the local rituals, sail along the banks of the Ganga on a boat ride and visit a traditional Akhada (a place for training and practice of Indian martial arts).

What's included

  • • Yoga and dance session
  • • Chauffeur-driven air-condition vehicle.
  • • Boat ride of approximately an hour over the Ganges
  • • Hotel pick-up and drop
  • • Akhada visit
  • • English-speaking live guide
  • • Food and drinks
  • • Gratuities (recommended)

What to expect

  1. Assi Ghat
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Bask in spirituality and experience the true culture of India with this morning tour of Varanasi. After a hotel pick at 5:00 or 6:00 AM (depending upon the time of the year) by your guide and driver, you will be heading to the famous Assig ghat.
    Witness the sunrise with the Ganga aarti (a traditional ritual where fire is used as offering by priests in form of oil lamps), post which you will get a chance to enjoy a classical dance where dancers will show their talent.
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Following this, enjoy a yoga session by the banks of river with the local people and learn how this ancient art has become a rage all over the world. Once you’re done stretching your muscles here, proceed ahead to the Akhada (a traditional place for training and practicing of Indian martial arts). You will see how men engage in this wonderful art from the earliest hour of the day.
  3. Ganges River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Next up on the list will be your morning boat ride on the Ganges, where you will see all the colorful ghats and people performing their different rituals. After the boat ride (of approximately 1 hour) , you will be taken to the last leg of your tour which includes a walk through the oldest part of Varanasi.
    Explore the narrow alleys, the innumerable tiny temples ( which dates back to centuries) and the local life, like a local!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We Pick up from any hotel located in Varanasi

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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