The great river banks at Varanasi, built high with eighteenth andnineteenth-century pavilions and palaces, temples and terraces, are lined with an endless chain of stone steps – the ghats – progressing along the whole of the waterfront, altering in appearance with the dramatic seasonal fluctuations of the river level. Each of the hundred ghats, big and small, is marked by a lingam, and occupies its own special place in the religious geography of the city. Some have crumbled over the years, others continue to thrive, with early-morning bathers, brahmin priests offering puja, and people practicing meditation and yoga. Hindus puja, and people practicing meditation and yoga. Hindus regard the Ganges as amrita, the elixir of life, which brings purity to the living and salvation to the dead; sceptical outsiders tend to focus on all-persuasive and extreme lack of hygiene. Ashes to the dead, emissions from open drains and the left-overs from religious rites float by the devout as they go about their bathing and ceremonial cleansing
Pick up from Varanasi Hotel at Morning, depend on sunrise time, in winter's approx pick up time 5:30AM to 5:45AM. from City Hotel
Visit Ganges River Varanasi - Visit around 30 to 40 river bank.
On river starting point is Rajendra Prasad Ghat & Ending at Cremation Place called Manikarnika Ghat.
Boat ride by Exclusive Boat
Tour ends at approx 8:30AM
Duration : 3 Hrs - Half Day Tour
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off Varanasi Hotels
- All necessary transportation to/from site attractions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance to Monuments
IN Case Stay at Ghat hotels, only Guide & Boat Ride with Assitance will be There.
WITHOUT GUIDE TOUR NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO LOTS OF RUSH IN GHAT
Departure & Return
- Departure Point - From your hotel in Varanasi
- Departure Time - 05:30 AM
Notes;
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Return Details Returns to original departure point
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
- This private tour operates with a maximum of 8 people
For Tours
- 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
- 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded.
- Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable
For Transfers
- 24 Hours before Start of the transfer.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable