Watch the sunrise over Varanasi,then explore the ghats along the Ganges River on this half-day tour with your own private guide. Start early with a car drive from your hotel to the river, then see the sunrise riding on a boat. Next, walk to several ghats to observe the morning prayer rituals, and hear about Hindu traditions from your guide. Continue through the vibrant bazaars of old Varanasi for a look at the colorful wares. Stop for a demonstration on silk making before your guide returns you to your hotel.
– One hour boat ride from Assi Ghat to Manikarna Ghat
– Colourful view of river in mellow lights as pilgrims arrive to perform morning prayers to rising sun.
– During boat ride observe people participating in Akhada, ancient Indian art of fighting and training in mud with bare feet
– Explore Varanasi vibrant culture,colourful bazaars and temples.
Description:- Your tour would start at 5:30 A.M. with your guide waiting at your hotel lobby. You would then drive in an A.C. vehicle to Assi Ghat,mostly popular among students and researchers oftenly visiting for morning ceremonies and recreation.
You would then be riding on a boat ride and seeing beautiful rising sun and various ceremonies and practices happening along the Ganges river. Your guide would be the one explaining about all things happening in detail. You would also get a chance to observe ancient Indian technique of gymming in bare feet on mud.
You would then be taken to Dashwamedh Ghat,which is the most spectacular ghat of Varanasi. It has a closest proximity to Kashi Vishwanath Temple,dedicated to Lord Shiva.
After that you would walk along with your guide along the bazaars of Varanasi and know about Indian art of selling items and demonstration of making Silk sarees,popularly known as Banarsi sarees.
After finishing with the tour you would be dropped back to your hotel.