Varanasi Wahrzeichen Abendliche Stadtrundfahrt - Aarti, Bootfahren und Zeuge des GOTTES
Beschreibung
Es ist eine Stadt mit tiefgreifender kultureller Erfahrung. Der heilige Fluss Ganga bewahrt die Erinnerung an Tausende von Jahren in seinem mütterlichen Wasser, das direkt im Zentrum der Stadt fließt. Unsere Touren führen Sie zu einem herrlichen Sonnenuntergang mit Ganga Aarti (Gebet zum Gott des Flusses – dem Ganges), wo das Leben am Ufer der Mutter Ganga beginnt, mit morgendlichen Augenöffnergebeten des verängstigten Priesters. Sie können diese spektakulären Szenen genießen auf dem Boot. Dies ist ein kulturelles Erlebnis fürs Leben, das Sie sich nicht entgehen lassen sollten! Während Sie an denselben Orten das kulturelle Erbe erkunden, finden Sie im Manikarnika Ghat DAS ENDE des Lebens, wo Menschen die Leichen ihrer Lieben verbrennen. Unsere Touren führen Sie zu den Lebens- und Todeserlebnissen der Kulturerbestätten von Mutter Ganges.
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Treffpunkt: Agrawal Radio Chauraha Shivala4 + GG4, Road, Shivala Ghat, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Indien. Wir begrüßen unsere Reisenden im Green Ganga Café, direkt gegenüber dem Eingang von Assi Ghat. Von hier aus beginnen Sie mit der abendlichen Ganga Aarti und fahren dann mit einer Bootsfahrt zu den beliebten Ghats (Piers) von Varanasi. Die Varanasi Ganga Aarti ist eine der mächtigsten spirituellen Zeremonien in Indien. Dieses Ritual wird jeden Abend am Ufer des heiligen Flusses Ganga von ausgebildeten Priestern durchgeführt, die Feuer, Weihrauch und rhythmische Gebete an den heiligen Fluss bringen. Die Atmosphäre wird magisch, wenn Lampen vor dem dunklen Himmel leuchten, andächtige Gesänge die Luft füllen und Hunderte von Anhängern sich versammeln, um die Zeremonie mitzuerleben. Die Aarti von einem Boot aus zu beobachten, fügt eine wirklich unvergessliche Perspektive hinzu, sodass Sie die Hingabe und Energie aus dem Herzen des Flusses selbst erleben können.
Dashashwamedh Ghat ist der lebendigste und berühmteste Ghat in Varanasi. Es liegt in der Nähe des Vishwanath-Tempels. Der Legende nach hat Lord Brahma hier ein großes Opfer von zehn Pferden vollbracht, weshalb der Ghat seinen Namen erhielt. Heute ist es der Hauptschauplatz der abendlichen Ganga Aarti und bleibt mit Pilgern, Sadhus, Straßenkünstlern und Besuchern aus aller Welt ständig lebendig. Die Stufen, die zum Fluss führen, sind immer aktiv mit Ritualen, Gebeten und kulturellen Aktivitäten und machen ihn zum spirituellen Herzen der Stadt.
Manikarnika Ghat ist eines der ältesten und heiligsten Einäscherungsgebiete Indiens. Es repräsentiert den ewigen Kreislauf von Leben und Tod und hat tiefe spirituelle Bedeutung im Hinduglauben. Man sagt, dass die Einäscherung hier Befreiung vom Kreislauf der Wiedergeburt gewährt. Das heilige Feuer an diesem Ghat soll seit Jahrhunderten ununterbrochen gebrannt haben. Der Besuch von Manikarnika Ghat bietet eine tiefgründige und demütigende Erfahrung, die einen kraftvollen Aspekt der spirituellen Realität von Varanasi offenbart.
Die Ghats von Varanasi sind eine Reihe von gestuften Flussuferplattformen, die die Ufer des Ganga säumen. Es gibt mehr als 80 Ghats, jeder mit seiner eigenen Geschichte, Legende und Zweck. Einige werden für tägliche Rituale und Baden verwendet, andere für Meditation, Yoga, Zeremonien und Einäscherungen. Zusammen bilden sie das kulturelle und spirituelle Rückgrat der Stadt. Eine Bootsfahrt entlang dieser Ghats bietet einen vollständigen Blick auf die lebendigen Traditionen von Varanasi, wo Hingabe, Kultur und Alltag nahtlos entlang des heiligen Flusses fließen.
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Wichtige Informationen
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Kleinkinder müssen auf dem Schoß eines Erwachsenen sitzen.
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Die Tour beginnt um 17:00 Uhr im Winter und um 17:30 Uhr im Sommer.
Bewertungen(151)
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.
