Manikarnika Ghat Boat Booking
Witness powerful scenes of devotion and life’s final journey, then glide past iconic ghats like Assi and Namo. End your boat tour with the breathtaking Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, an experience you’ll never forget.
Manikarnika Ghat Boat Ride
- Dashaswamedh Ghat
₹3,499
Up to 5 people
Duration
3 hours (with aarti)
Boat Fare
covered
Group Size
Private
Life Jacket
Included
About Tour
Step aboard a comfortable CNG motorboat and set off on a serene journey along the Ganga, exploring all 84 ghats of Varanasi in one sweeping experience. From the timeless energy of Manikarnika Ghat to the lively banks of Assi and the modern expanse of Namo Ghat, this boat ride offers a front-row seat to the city’s spiritual and cultural soul.
Glide past historic landmarks, daily rituals, and ancient steps where life and death meet in sacred rhythm. While this is a non-guided experience, your experienced boatman is always happy to share local stories and insights along the way. Whether you’re soaking in the sights or capturing postcard-perfect photos, the ride is designed for quiet reflection, exploration, and connection.
Lifejackets are provided onboard to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for all passengers. It’s perfect for photographers, seekers, and anyone who wants to experience Varanasi not just as a tourist, but from the sacred river that defines it.
As dusk falls, your journey culminates with the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat(only in evening ride). Watch as priests raise flames skyward, chant mantras, and offer incense to the Ganges in a spellbinding ceremony that fills the air with devotion and light. It’s an unforgettable close to a journey through the soul of Kashi.
Tour Highlights
Scenic Boat Ride
Cruise aboard a motorboat across all 84 ghats, including iconic sites like Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika, Assi Ghat, and the elegant Namo Ghat.Golden Hour Glow
Experience Varanasi’s ghats bathed in the golden light of sunset, a peaceful, almost meditative moment on the water.Authentic Rituals, Uninterrupted
Witness daily riverfront rituals as they unfold naturally, diyas floating, prayers whispered, and life flowing, without the noise of crowds.Incredible Photo Opportunities
Capture powerful frames of spiritual life, including the Leaning Temple, Alamgir Mosque, and the photogenic silhouette of Rajghat Bridge.Hidden and Untouristy Ghats
Discover the quieter, less-visited stretches of the river where locals bathe, worship, and live, offering a raw and authentic side of Varanasi.Majestic Ganga Aarti
End your ride with the grand Ganga Aarti from the water, an experience filled with fire, chants, and a powerful energy that lingers in the heart.
Itinerary
Tour Starts & Ends at
- Assi Ghat
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Ganga Aarti Boat Ride FAQ
Yes, you can begin your boat ride from Manikarnika Ghat. Starting here offers a deeply spiritual perspective, as this is the most sacred cremation ghat in Varanasi. It’s an unforgettable way to witness the timeless cycle of life and death on the Ganges.
Your ride includes a comfortable motorboat, lifejackets for all passengers, and a boatman who can share insights about the ghats and rituals upon request.
The ride typically lasts 60-90 minutes, depending on your starting point and whether you choose to end with the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
We offer ony private. Private rides are ideal for those seeking a quieter, more reflective experience.
Yes, advance booking is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons or festivals, to avoid last-minute unavailability.
The boat ride is available during the Ganga Aarti timings, which are usually in the evening, around 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (timing may vary based on season). You can check the availability and exact timings while booking.
Yes, photography is allowed during the ride. In fact, one of the key highlights of starting from or passing by Manikarnika Ghat by boat is the ability to capture powerful images from a safe and respectful distance. This is how most professional photographers document the ghat, without intruding on the sacred cremation rituals.
We kindly request all visitors to avoid close-up or intrusive photography, and to honor the spiritual significance of the site while clicking photos.
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We love our travellers. Thankfully, the feeling’s mutual.
The walk felt personal, not touristy - full of hidden temples, stories, and real insights into the city’s culture.
Felt less like a tour and more like discovering Varanasi with a local friend.
Highly recommend if you want to truly feel the city.
for one another in the midst of the chaotic world that often dupes people by forging them into submissiveness and treachery.
Every corner of this place calls for its re-awakening of one’s inner self. It’s un browsing history finding its way back into the shallowness of hearts by dismantling the fears and despairs of others.
Our morning tour at Assi Ghat which was organised by Varanasi guru was one such example of this etherealness, it had left an indelible mark in our hearts for Varanasi’s captivating beauty and its simplistic lifestyle followed by the perfect blend of storytelling at Ganga ghats.
It was truly a wonderful experience to surrender ourselves completely in the womb of the nature.
