Varanasi Boat Ride Booking
Book safe, licensed boats online. Explore Varanasi’s spiritual ghats through sunrise tours, evening Ganga Aarti, or private rides with life jackets and local storytellers included.
Experience the spiritual charm of Varanasi with Varanasi Boat Booking. Enjoy a safe and serene boat ride along the Ganga, from sunrise to Ganga Aarti. Our licensed boats come with life jackets and no hidden charges. Flexible pick-ups from nearby ghats, with young, trained, and humble staff ready to provide a seamless experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, women, and couples.
Guaranteed service with no last-minute cancellations.
Crafted Together With
1-5
Guest
51
Ghats
₹2,699
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹6,499
Starting At
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3-5
Hours
₹3,999
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84
Ghats
₹5,099
Per Person
1-5
Guest
3
Hours
₹19,999
Group Price
1-5
Guest
21
Ghats
₹2,499
Per Group
Book a Ganga Aarti Boat Ride from Your Nearest Ghat
Book your Ganga Aarti boat ride with ease – pickup available from the ghat closest to your hotel, so you spend less time travelling and more time soaking in the magic.
Our Varanasi Boat Booking service ensures a seamless and unforgettable experience.
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
1-5
Guest
84
Ghats
₹3,499
Per Group
Varanasi Boat Ride Booking FAQ
The price of a boat ride in Varanasi typically starts from ₹2,499 or more for private boats, depending on the type of boat, duration, and services provided.
Morning: 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Perfect for witnessing the serene sunrise and the Subah-e-Banaras experience.
Evening: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Ideal for enjoying the illuminated ghats and the iconic Ganga Aarti.
While rides are available during other hours, these timings offer the most captivating views and vibrant activities along the ghats.
Yes, you can easily book a boat ride online in Varanasi through our website to secure your preferred time slot and avoid last-minute cancellations. Online bookings often include guided experiences, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching journey along the Ganga.
We provide life jackets on all our boat rides, ensuring your safety. If you opt for a guided boat tour, like Mehfil-e-Banaras, you’ll be accompanied by a storyteller who is also a certified lifeguard and trained in Basic Life Support (BLS). This ensures not just an enriching experience but also a safe and secure journey along the Ganga.
The typical duration of a boat ride is:
- Short Ride: 30-45 minutes.
- Long Ride: 1-3 hours, covering multiple ghats and key attractions.
You can book a boat ride for the Ganga Aarti directly through our website, ensuring a reserved spot during this spiritual event. Our boat rides provide the best vantage point to witness the mesmerizing Aarti ceremony. Guided options, like Mehfil-e-Banaras, include live storytelling, making the experience even more immersive. Early bookings are recommended to avoid last-minute hassles, especially during peak seasons.
Yes, boating in Varanasi is open every day. However, we recommend booking online to avoid last-minute price hikes or cancellations due to rush.
Please note that boat rides are usually unavailable during peak monsoon months, typically July and August, when the Ganga’s water levels are too high. Always check local updates during this period.
We’re always here to help! You can reach us through Call, WhatsApp(+91-8595256696) and Emails (Hello@varanasiguru.com). We aim to respond within 24 hours during business hours.
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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.
