Board a private boat at Dashashwamedh Ghat — Varanasi's main ghat, home of the famous evening Ganga Aarti and the closest boarding point to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the busiest and best-known ghat in Varanasi, in the middle of the riverfront. Its name comes from a story in the Puranas: Lord Brahma is believed to have offered the great ten-horse sacrifice (Dash-Ashwamedh) at this spot. Every evening the grand Ganga Aarti is performed on its steps, and boats gather on the river in front for the view.
Boarding at Dashashwamedh Ghat means you're already in position for the Aarti — no travel time up the river. It's also a short walk from Godowlia and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor, which makes it a convenient boarding point if you're visiting the temple the same day. See the Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti boat for Aarti timings and the best view from the river.
The Aarti happens right on this ghat — watch it from your private boat.
A short walk to the temple corridor and Godowlia market.
Head south to Assi or north to Manikarnika from the middle of the ghats.
Sunrise rides and evening Aarti rides both board here.
Every boat is private — booked only for your group. Choose the boat that fits your group size and budget; we confirm availability at Dashashwamedh Ghat for your date on WhatsApp.
| Boat | Price | Capacity | Ganga Aarti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Motor Boat | ₹2,999 | Up to 6 (max 20), +₹300/extra | +₹500 add-on |
| Light Motor Boat | ₹4,499 | Up to 6 (max 20), +₹300/extra | +₹500 add-on |
| Bajra Boat (Double Decker) | From ₹9,999 | 1–30 persons | Included |
| Mini Yatch | ₹8,499 | 1–10, flat price | On request |
| Cruise (AC) | ₹24,999 onwards | Up to 80 | Included view |
Board before sunset, take a short ride along the ghats and return in front of Dashashwamedh Ghat as the Aarti begins. The Aarti add-on is +₹500 on a Normal or Light Motor Boat.
Ride south to Assi Ghat and north to Manikarnika Ghat to cover the main stretch of the riverfront, all included in the base fare.
Cover the full riverfront from Assi Ghat to Namo Ghat for +₹1,000, or choose the Bajra Boat with all 84 ghats and the Aarti included.
Varanasi's most important Shiva temple, reached via the temple corridor.
Busy lanes for sarees, street food and souvenirs.
Next to Dashashwamedh, with its historic observatory palace.
The ghat beside Dashashwamedh, also part of the Aarti area.
Share your date, group size and preferred time — our Varanasi team will confirm your boat and boarding point on WhatsApp.
