Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, sejlsport og vidne til GUD
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Det er en by med dyb kulturel oplevelse, den hellige flod Ganga bevarer mindet om tusinder af år i hendes moderlige vand, der flyder lige i centrum af byen. Vores ture vil tage dig til en storslået solnedgang med Ganga Aarti (Beder til flodens Gud – Ganges), hvor livet starter ved bredden af Moder Ganga med morgen øjenåbnere bønner af den bange præst, du kan nyde disse spektakulære scener på båden. Dette er en kulturel oplevelse for livet, som du ikke må gå glip af! Mens du er på de samme steder, mens du udforsker kulturarven, finder du THE END of life ved Manikarnika Ghat, hvor folk brænder deres kæres døde. Vores ture bringer dig til livs- og dødsoplevelser på kulturarven i Moder Ganges.
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Mødested: Agrawal Radio Chauraha Shivala4 + GG4, Road, Shivala Ghat, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Indien. Vi byder vores rejsende velkommen på Green Ganga Café, der ligger lige overfor indgangen til Assi Ghat. Herfra begynder du ved at se aftenen Ganga Aarti og fortsætter derefter med en bådtur til de populære ghats (pærer) i Varanasi. Varanasi Ganga Aarti er en af de mest magtfulde åndelige ceremonier i Indien. Denne ritual, der afholdes hver aften langs bredden af den hellige flod Ganges, udføres af uddannede præster, der tilbyder ild, røgelse og rytmiske bønner til den hellige flod. Atmosfæren bliver magisk, da lamper lyser mod den mørke himmel, hengiven sang fylder luften, og hundredvis af hengivne samles for at være vidne til ceremonien. At se aarti fra en båd tilføjer et virkelig uforglemmeligt perspektiv, så du kan opleve hengivenheden og energien fra selve flodens hjerte.
Dashashwamedh Ghat er den mest livlige og berømte ghat i Varanasi. Det ligger tæt på Vishwanath Temple. Ifølge legenden udførte Lord Brahma et stort offer af ti heste her, hvilket er, hvordan ghaten fik sit navn. I dag er det hovedstedet for aften Ganga Aarti og forbliver konstant levende med pilgrimme, sadhus, gadekunstnere og besøgende fra hele verden. De trin, der fører til floden, er altid aktive med ritualer, bønner og kulturelle aktiviteter, hvilket gør det til byens åndelige hjerte.
Manikarnika Ghat er en af de ældste og helligste kremeringssteder i Indien. Den repræsenterer livets og dødens evige kredsløb og har en dyb åndelig betydning i den hinduistiske tro. Det siges, at kremation her giver befrielse fra genfødselscyklussen. Den hellige ild ved denne ghat menes at have brændt kontinuerligt i århundreder. Besøg Manikarnika Ghat tilbyder en dyb og ydmyg oplevelse, der afslører et kraftfuldt aspekt af Varanasi's åndelige virkelighed.
Ghats of Varanasi er en række trinvise flodplatforme, der omgiver Gangas bred. Der er mere end 80 ghats, hver med sin egen historie, legende og formål. Nogle bruges til daglige ritualer og badning, andre til meditation, yoga, ceremonier og kremationer. Sammen danner de byens kulturelle og åndelige rygsøjle. En bådtur langs disse ghats giver en komplet oversigt over Varanasi's levende traditioner, hvor hengivenhed, kultur og hverdag flyder sømløst langs den hellige flod.
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- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
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- Turen starter klokken 17:00 om vinteren og klokken 17:00 om sommeren.
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This was my second visit to Varanasi. The city has changed altogether, but it has not lost its aura. The rush of people throughout the day, the unruly traffic everywhere, gives it a different atmosphere. The cruise in the evening, covering the "Artis" on the famous ghats of the river Ganges is just awesome ! I will love to visit Varanasi again and again.
Thank you for visiting us again and for sharing your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to know that despite all the changes, Varanasi’s timeless aura and unique energy still made a lasting impression on you.
FAILED to communicate with us all day to confirm plans, then failed to show up at meeting site, had to call Trip Advisor for help, DO NOT USE!
We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused. After investigating the situation, we found that this was a last-minute booking and we had already informed you via email and also tried to reach out to confirm the arrangements, but unfortunately we did not receive any response from your end.
We took the "Alaknanda" cruise. It was really good and witnessing the "Namo Ghat Arti" from the boat was awesome. The cruise charges a fancy price, but I believe it's worth the money.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Alaknanda cruise and found witnessing the Namo Ghat Aarti from the boat to be an awesome experience. We are glad you felt the experience was worth it—hope to welcome you again soon!
Definitely need support navigating the old city of Varanasi and finding the meeting spot. Be prepared to walk on rough surfaces.
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience — we’ll use your comments to improve our services and provide clearer guidance for future guests.
Rahul was a great guide! Very friendly and helpful. He was explaining everything in a very interesting way. He also was answering to all our questions and showed us a few interesting places on the bank of the river.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Rahul and found his guidance informative and engaging. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience!
Rahul was very friendly and helpful. He was answering to all our questions. He also showed us some interesting places on the bank of the river. Excellent experience!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had an excellent experience and enjoyed exploring with Rahul. Your appreciation truly motivates us to keep delivering great service and memorable tours.
The boat was very small that too uncovered. It was about to rain so we wanted a covered boat. With the price we paid we did not expect a boat like that.
We’re really sorry to hear that the boat didn’t meet your expectations. The tour generally operates with standard boats as mentioned in the inclusions, but we completely understand your concern regarding the weather. We’ll share your feedback with our operator to ensure better arrangements and clearer communication for future travelers.
We booked and travelled 1 hour to the meeting point for a 5:00pm start. We waited for 20 minutes and no one arrived only to check my email to find a cancellation notification at 4:56pm (4 minutes before the tour was meant to start). No prior warning or communication. Terrible
We are very sorry for the inconvenience you faced. However, we would like to clarify that the tour was scheduled on a date when the region experienced flooding, making it unsafe to operate. For the safety of our guests, we had no choice but to cancel the tour. We informed you in advance, attempted to reach you directly on the same day, and also issued a full refund promptly. As the cancellation was due to unavoidable natural circumstances and outside our control, this review does not reflect the actual service quality we strive to provide. We remain committed to ensuring safe and memorable experiences for all our customers.
Because of the unusual traffic in Varanasi, it was necessary to shorten the boat tour, on the orders of the authorities. To “kill time” Rahul gave me a guided walking tour around the absolutely fascinating Tulsi ghat, off the beaten track. It was very interesting. The rest of the tour according to my expectations, with the nice boat tour, and all the surprising information about the cremation, among others. Thank you Rahul!
Thank you very much for this positive feedback! Despite the unexpected circumstances in Varanasi, we’re delighted that you enjoyed the alternative experience offered by Rahul, as well as the rest of the tour. His enthusiasm and local knowledge truly make a difference. We hope to welcome you again for more enriching discoveries! 😊
These guys bailed on us. We showed up at the meetup and waited and waited. I had to call their head office in Bangkok to get ahold of someone, and when they finally reached out, they said that their boat had been damaged two days earlier and they couldn't give us a tour. They told us they tried reaching out via WhatsApp, and couldn't get through to us. It is true, we had given them our American cell phone number, and not the number we were using on WhatsApp. However, we booked through this app —why not reach out here? It was very disappointing.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced due to the sudden suspension of boating in Varanasi. The decision was made by the local administration due to overcrowding and safety concerns, which were beyond our control. Our team reached out to inform you about the situation, and we appreciate your understanding at that time. However, we regret any disappointment this may have caused in your travel plans. Your experience matters to us, and we would love the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Please feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can do to make it up to you.
