Private Evening Ganga Aarti: A Soothing Sunset Ceremony in Varanasi
4.8
6 Ratings
Varanasi
Experience the serene and enchanting Private Evening Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, where priests perform a sunset ceremony to thank the holy Ganges river and bid her goodnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat - Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Varanasi at 5 :00 pm, Start your day by walking at ritual site called Dashashwamedh Ghat which is one of the most important Ghats. Here every evening irrelevant of what the weather is our priest perform a ceremony called ‘Aarti’. Where seven priest stand under the beautiful seven umbrellas & they are not only for thanking ‘Holy Mother Ganges river’ for being in their life at Varanasi or washing their sins everyday but also for putting mother Ganges river to sleep in belief that the Mother Ganges you have done enough for the hole day now its time for you to take some rest & nothing goes into the holy River After the mother actually sleeps.

      Travel to the north to get a close view of holy cremation by the boat, it is a very powerful kind of experience to watch it is happening open so close to them. The soles of Varanasi lies in its Ghats there are over more than 80 Ghats in Varanasi, while it is impossible to visit all of them Varanasi the city of Ghats is known in the world for its beautiful Ghats, Century old Temple. Here Hindu people come for Moksha is the highest goal of Hindus. The sight of the sunset over the Ganges and the cold breeze on the bank of River Ganges gives you a heart soothing effect. 

    Come back to Dashashwamedh Ghat by the boat to witness evening Aarti with our expert will give you unforgettable and refreshing experience and it will force you to come in Varanasi again and again. A Group of young Saints dressed of with silky Saffron and white robes conduct this ceremony. Each Pandit or Saint takes up a specific shot in the Ghat and start the ritual by offering flower to the river. Thousand of devotes gather to watch this Aarti and by the end of the Ganga Aarti ceremony, you can find thousands of small oil lamps floating stars on the water. Once Aarti is finished guide will take you to restaurant by walking through the narrow lanes, tour ends here you will be dropped to hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience
  • Experience the spiritual evening Ganga Aarti ceremony
  • Guided heritage walk to explore cultural landmarks
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide provided
  • All taxes and service charges covered
  • Visit the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat
What's Not Included
  • Boat Ride
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Overview

Varanasi the city of Ghats is known in the world for its beautiful Ghats, Century old Temple. Here Hindu people come for Moksha is the highest goal of Hindus. The sight of the sunset over the Ganges and the cold breeze on the bank of River Ganges gives you a heart soothing effect. Here every evening irrelevant of what the weather is our priest perform a ceremony called ‘Aarti’. Where seven priest stand under the beautiful seven umbrellas & they are not only for thanking ‘Holy Mother Ganges river’ for being in their life at Varanasi or washing their sins everyday but also for putting mother Ganges river to sleep in belief that the Mother Ganges you have done enough for the hole day now its time for you to take some rest & nothing goes into the holy River After the mother actually sleeps.

  • We will pick you up from the centrally located hotel in Varanasi where ever it is,
  • please mention hotel & room no details.
Location
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat Road, Bangali Tola
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Bryan_b
Jul 30, 2023
An Unforgettable Experience! - This was a mesmerising tour with a whole Ganga Aarti ceremony to watch. It was worth every bit the time and money expended. Would totally recommend going with this tour and company for other tours around Varanasi (I did a half-day city tour too)
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Rtan0099
Feb 3, 2020
Outstanding Tour, an Amazing Time! Highly recommended! - I am incredibly impressed by the tour experience hosted by Kasif. Deeply knowledgeable about the history, culture and the religious aspects of Varanasi, Kasif enlightened me so much about this wonderful place. The amazing evening boat ride, the outstanding roof top view of the spiritual Aarti ritual, the eye-opening walks along the Ghats, the introduction to the lassi as well as the very fulfilling, quality dinner, all made my evening truly memorable. As a guide, Kasif comes across as very personable and very mindful of my needs and thoughts as a first time visitor to Varanasi. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who comes to Varanasi whether for the first time or for subsequent visits!
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Kershyd
Dec 5, 2019
Special experience with friendly knowledgeable guide Adil - A memorable experience seeing the Ganges at night, the ceremony was very interesting, boat ride fun and refreshing and our roof top meal at the Dolphin was delicious.
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Anna
Oct 2, 2019
Incredible Experience - My guide was Kasif and he was wonderful! Pleasant, professional and very knowledgeable about his city, history and it’s people. I really appreciate him accommodating my request and being so flexible. It was a great experience to witness and Aarti ceremony and have such great seats! Thank you Kasif!
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Elizabeth
Dec 31, 2019
What an experience! - Be prepared to walk in the streets of Varanasi! It was fascinating, exhilarating, exciting and a bit overwhelming at times. We saw so much! Being on the water at night to watch the Aarti was magical!
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