4.9 (70) Varanasi Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Normal Boat
Shared boat ride along the ghats — ₹100 per person
₹100 per personShared boat8–10 persons
Boat Ride
Private Boat
Reserve the boat privately — ₹1,200
4.9(92 reviews) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Capacity
Private reservation
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes minimum
Route
Assi Ghat → Manikarnika Ghat
Timing
Sunrise or evening slots
Overview
Private Boat — Reserve the boat privately — ₹1,200. 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
- Private 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
Traveller Reviews
"They handled our parents' Kashi trip end to end — Sugam Darshan, wheelchair support, everything. Not one phone call went unanswered."
"The sunrise bajra boat was the highlight of our honeymoon. The photographer they sent gave us photos we'll frame forever."
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