Varanasi Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Private Boat
Reserve the boat privately — ₹1,200
₹1,200Private30 min
Boat Ride
Normal Boat
Shared boat ride along the ghats — ₹100 per person
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Capacity
8–10 persons per boat
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Route
Assi Ghat → Manikarnika Ghat
Timing
Sunrise or evening slots
Overview
Normal Boat — Shared boat ride along the ghats — ₹100 per person. Our boats are privately owned, well-maintained and operated by boatmen whose families have rowed the Ganga for generations. Every ride includes a narrated pass along the principal ghats.
Highlights
- Ghats covered: Assi, Kedar, Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, Panchganga
- Optional live music and snack service
- Coast-guard approved life jackets for every guest
- Floating diya offering included
- Best photography vantage of the Aarti
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Shared boat with experienced boatman
- Life jackets for all passengers
- Floating diya offering
- Ghat-side pickup coordination
Excluded
- Temple donations and special pooja charges
- Personal expenses, tips and shopping
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Costs due to weather, roadblocks or events beyond control
Safety Features
- Life jackets mandatory for all guests
- Boats inspected before each ride
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Rides paused during high current or storms
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
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