Varanasi, one of world’s oldest living cities, is rightly called the religious capital of India.Varanasi has been a cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and is closely associated with the Ganges. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major centre for pilgrimage. The Sight of the sunset over the Ganges and the cool breeze on the bank of River Ganges is spiritually exhilarating and gives you a heart soothing effect. So, a spellbinding Aarti in the assistance of our expert will make your stay in Varanasi a refreshing and an unforgettable one.
– One hour boat riding from Dasaswamedh Ghat to Manikarnika ghat.
– Beautiful & Colorful view of river in mellow lights as pilgrims come to perform Morning prayers to rising sun.
– Manikarnika Ghat (The Burning ghat) the most auspicious place for Hindus to be cremated.
– Assistance of trip leader, walking through lane, refreshments, mineral water & cab.
– Explore cultural and heritage walk of Varanasi.
Start your Journey of Varanasi city at your hotel lobby where your guide waits for you. Your tour would start at 5:00 P.M. or 6:00 P.M. depending upon the season. Time would be confirmed to you post booking.Travel to Dasaswamedh Ghat by your private vehicle and start your boat riding in Ganges river from there. In your 1 hour boat ride you would experience beautiful sun setting and ceremonies happening on banks of Ganges river by Hindu priests and devotees.
Then you would be able to observe Hindu people cremated in Manikarnika Ghat(an auspicious ceremony) where final resting of human body is done.
After your boat ride,your tour guide would be taking you to have some traditional vegetarian dinner at a rooftop restaurant where you would be trying some Indian dishes.
After this your tour would end and you would be dropped back to your hotel.