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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour
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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour

By Himanshu Sadhwani
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$78 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview
  • Gain insights into Hindu beliefs and the cycle of reincarnation.
  • Experience the heart of Varanasi from a unique perspective.
  • Create enduring memories of this sacred city.

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • B 2/40 , Tulsi ghat, Assi Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Ghats of Varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Varanasi's Burning Ghats: A Boat Tour in English
  • Opening hours: Tue 5:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$77.81 x 1 TravellerNZ$77.81

Total
Price is NZ$77.81

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat tour: Experience the ghats from the water
  • What's includedWhat's included Expert guide: Gain insights into rituals and beliefs
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water: Stay hydrated
  • What's includedWhat's included Special Lemon Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Service charge

What you can expect

Glide along the mystical Ganges on a traditional boat, witnessing the ancient rituals of life and death unfold at Varanasi's legendary burning ghats. This immersive experience offers a unique perspective on Hindu beliefs and the cycle of reincarnation, leaving you with a profound understanding of this sacred city.

Immerse Yourself in Ancient Rituals:

  • Witness the cremation pyres burning brightly on the ghats, a poignant symbol of the impermanence of life.
  • Observe families performing final rites for their loved ones, guided by age-old traditions.
  • Gain insights from your expert guide about the significance of each ritual and the Hindu belief in moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).

Enduring Memories:

  • Your tour concludes with a deeper understanding of Hindu beliefs and the cycle of life and death.
  • Carry with you the captivating sights, sounds, and smells of this ancient city, forever etched in your memory.

Important Information:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Start Time: Available for sunrise and sunset tours
  • Meeting Point: Tulsi Ghat
  • What's Included: Boat tour, Bottled water

Book your Varanasi Burning Ghats Boat Tour today and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and cultural insight.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • B 2/40 , Tulsi ghat, Assi Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Ghats of Varanasi, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India