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Book Evening Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti Boat in Varanasi

Watch the Ganga Aarti's lamps, fire and chants from the middle of the river — the best seat for Varanasi's most iconic evening ritual, on a boat booked just for your group.

Most Booked ★ 4.9
TimingSunset · Aarti ~5:45–6:45 PM
PickupNearest Ghat from Your Stay
AartiIncluded in ₹3,999
BookingPrivate only

Front-Row View of the Ganga Aarti

Every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat, priests perform the Ganga Aarti with fire lamps, conch shells and chanting as crowds gather on the steps. From land, you watch from behind a crowd. From a boat on the water, you face the ghat directly — lamps, flames and reflections on the river, all in front of you.

The ₹3,999 evening ride is a Normal Motor Boat with the Ganga Aarti already included, up to 8 persons. For bigger groups, the Bajra Boat (from ₹11,999, 1–35 persons) includes the Aarti and all 84 ghats.

Highlights

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Timing

Aarti begins around 5:45 PM in winter (Oct–Mar) and 6:45 PM in summer (Apr–Sep) — board 30 minutes early.

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Pickup Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat, or a nearby ghat if it's crowded.

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Aarti Included

Included free on every boat — Normal, Light Motor, Bajra and AC Cruise.

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Boat Types

Normal, Light Motor, Bajra or AC Cruise — always private.

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Safety

Life jackets provided for every passenger, with an experienced boatman.

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Good For

Families, couples and groups — every boat is private, just for you.

What's Included

  • Private Normal Motor Boat with experienced boatman
  • Full evening Ganga Aarti ceremony view
  • Short ride along the ghats at sunset
  • Life jackets for all passengers

Where to Watch the Ganga Aarti by Boat

Dashashwamedh Ghat — the Grand Aarti

Varanasi's main evening ceremony, with priests on raised platforms and thousands on the steps. See the Dashashwamedh Ghat Ganga Aarti boat.

Assi Ghat — a Calmer Aarti

A smaller Aarti at the southern end of the ghats, with lighter crowds. See the Assi Ghat evening Aarti boat.

Compare every boat on our Ganga Aarti boat price list, or reserve a private boat for the evening Ganga Aarti.

Frequently Asked Questions

The evening boat ride starts at ₹3,999 per boat for up to 8 persons on a Normal Motor Boat, with the Ganga Aarti already included. Extra persons are ₹300 each, up to 20 persons.
The Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat begins around 5:45 PM in winter (Oct–Mar) and 6:45 PM in summer (Apr–Sep). We recommend boarding about 30 minutes earlier for a good position.
Usually at Dashashwamedh Ghat, or a nearby ghat when it's crowded. You can also board at Assi Ghat and ride up to the Aarti.
Private. No shared Aarti boats here — once you book, that boat is reserved for your group alone for the ceremony.
For bigger groups, the Bajra Boat (1–35 persons, Aarti included) or the AC Cruise (up to 80 persons) are the best options.

🎉 Get the Best Deal

  • Private Boat — No Sharing
  • Life Jackets & Experienced Boatman
  • Instant WhatsApp Confirmation

Ready to Book the Evening Boat Ride?

Call or WhatsApp our Varanasi booking team to confirm availability for your date.

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