Evening 84 Ghats Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti – Varanasi

04:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Hotel Pick-up & Transfer
Meet your private chauffeur and proceed towards the designated boarding ghat. The exact departure time can be adjusted seasonally according to sunset and the Aarti schedule.

05:00 PM: Board the Private Boat
Begin your journey on the sacred Ganges and cruise along the historic riverfront, experiencing the changing character of Varanasi from the water.

05:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Cruise Along the 84 Ghats
Sail past the celebrated ghats of Kashi, including Assi, Tulsi, Kedar, Harishchandra, Shivala, Chet Singh, Dashashwamedh, Man Mandir, Darbhanga, Lalita, Manikarnika, Scindia and Panchganga, continuing towards the northern stretch of the riverfront. The complete 84-ghat route is approximately 7 km along the riverfront.

Along the way, guests can admire ancient temples, palace façades, heritage buildings, sacred shrines and the timeless rhythm of life along the Ganges.

Around Sunset: The Riverfront Comes Alive
As daylight fades, witness the ghats illuminated against the evening sky, with temple bells, devotional activity and small lamps appearing along the riverbank.

06:30 PM – 07:15 PM / Seasonal Timing: Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
The boat takes position on the Ganges facing Dashashwamedh Ghat, allowing guests to experience the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti from the river. The ceremony generally lasts around 30–45 minutes, with exact timing varying according to season and sunset.

Witness the chanting, ringing bells, conch sounds and ceremonial lamps reflected across the Ganges—an unforgettable expression of Varanasi's spiritual heritage.

After Aarti: Return to Boarding Ghat & Hotel Transfer
Cruise back along the illuminated riverfront and disembark at the designated ghat, followed by a private transfer back to the hotel.