Mornings in Varanasi: 5-Hour Guided Tour with Boat Ride & Temple

Begin your spiritual journey with a 5:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Varanasi. Travel to Assi Ghat, the southernmost point of the Ganges in the city. Along the way, your expert guide will introduce you to the religious significance of the river in Hindu belief. At Assi Ghat, watch as pilgrims take holy dips and perform rituals to greet the day. Visit nearby temples to experience traditional Hindu blessings. You’ll then head to a local akhara to see pehalwans engage in traditional mud wrestling—an age-old discipline rooted in Indian culture Next, board your boat for a serene sunrise ride along the Ganges. Witness life along the ghats—priests performing prayers, locals starting their day, and the moving cremation rituals at Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred ghats in India. Disembark and walk through the old city’s winding alleys toward the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple, adorned with a golden spire and known for its deep spiritual importance. Later Drop To Hotel