Boat Ride along the Ghats of Varanasi Reliving the Journey of Life

Duration

4 hours

Overview

Varanasi is the city of Lord Shiva and the sacred river Ganges. One of the oldest living cities, Varanasi brims with history and spirituality. Hindus visit here to pray, to wash away their sins, and to attain salvation by honouring their death; on the banks of the Ganges. Many Hindus are known to come here and die by spending their last days. Many dead bodies from various parts of India are brought in for their cremation as this is supposed to be the ultimate place for salvation.In this 4-hours evening tour of Varanasi, you will embark on a boat ride, living the complete journey of Life Cycle, passing through the various ghats along the Ganges. The ride starts at Assi Ghat; symbolizing the start of life, and it ends at the Manikarnika Ghat (the cremation ghat); symbolizing the death of life. Watching the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedha Ghat (ghats are big steps leading down to banks of the Ganges) will leave you completely amazed.