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Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk with transfers

By Go City Adventures
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$218 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Varanasi: One of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
  • Sacred city for Hindus, rich in culture, mythology, and heritage.
  • Located on the banks of the holy Ganges with numerous ghats and temples.
  • Early-morning boat ride on the Ganges to witness rituals and city life.
  • Tour includes a visit to Manikarnikaghat, a Hindu cremation site.

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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From Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour and Heritage Walk

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
AU$217.55 x 1 AdultAU$217.55
Total
Price is AU$217.55
Until Thu, 2 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up & drop off by Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Approx. 40 minutes small boat ride over the Ganges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any Meals or drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips/Service charge (recommended)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Short skirts, Shorts, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and a sacred place for Hindus, truly embodies culture, mythology, and heritage, offering a genuine glimpse into India. Situated on the banks of the holy Ganges, Varanasi is renowned for its numerous ghats—stone steps where pilgrims perform rituals—and its many temples, making it an ideal destination to experience India’s essence.

Begin your early-morning tour by exploring this ancient city at dawn. Enjoy a boat ride along the Ganges, passing by vibrant ghats where people engage in various rituals. One notable ghat is Manikarnikaghat, a site for Hindu cremations, where you can witness a funeral pyre.

Your tour starts with a hotel pickup by your guide at 5:00 AM in the summer or 6:00 AM in the winter. Upon reaching the ghat, embark on a memorable boat ride on the Ganges, watching the city awaken with the sunrise. After the boat ride, stroll through the oldest parts of Varanasi, immersing yourself in the rich culture and heritage of this mystical city. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India