Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, båtliv och bevittna GUD
Beskrivning
Det är en stad med djup kulturell erfarenhet, den heliga floden Ganga bevarar minnet av tusentals år i hennes moderliga vatten som rinner precis i centrum av staden. Våra turer tar dig till en magnifik solnedgång med Ganga Aarti (Be till flodens gud – Ganges) där livet börjar vid Moder Gangas strand med ögonöppnande morgonböner av den rädda prästen, du kan njuta av dessa spektakulära scener på båten. Detta är en kulturell upplevelse för livet som du inte får MISSA! Medan du är på samma ställen när du utforskar kulturarvet hittar du THE END of life vid Manikarnika Ghat där människor bränner de döda kroppen av nära och kära. Våra turer tar dig till upplevelserna på liv och död på kulturarvet i Moder Ganges.
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Mötesplats : Agrawal Radio Chauraha Shivala4 + GG4, Road, Shivala Ghat, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, Indien. Vi välkomnar våra resenärer på Green Ganga Café, som ligger precis mittemot ingången till Assi Ghat. Härifrån börjar du med att titta på kvällen Ganga Aarti och fortsätter sedan med en båttur till de populära ghats (bryggorna) i Varanasi. Varanasi Ganga Aarti är en av de mäktigaste andliga ceremonierna i Indien. Denna ritual hålls varje kväll längs den heliga floden Gangas stränder och utförs av utbildade präster som erbjuder eld, rökelse och rytmiska böner till den heliga floden. Atmosfären blir magisk när lampor lyser mot den mörka himlen, hängivna ramsor fyller luften och hundratals hängivna samlas för att bevittna ceremonin. Att titta på aarti från en båt ger ett oförglömligt perspektiv, så att du kan uppleva hängivenhet och energi från hjärtat av floden själv.
Dashashwamedh Ghat är den mest levande och berömda ghat i Varanasi. Det ligger nära Vishwanath Temple. Enligt legenden utförde Lord Brahma ett stort offer på tio hästar här, vilket är hur ghat fick sitt namn. Idag är det huvudplatsen för kvällen Ganga Aarti och är ständigt levande med pilgrimer, sadhus, gatuartister och besökare från hela världen. Trappan som leder till floden är alltid aktiv med ritualer, böner och kulturella aktiviteter, vilket gör den till stadens andliga hjärta.
Manikarnika Ghat är en av de äldsta och heligaste kremeringsplatserna i Indien. Den representerar den eviga cykeln av liv och död och har djup andlig betydelse i hinduisk tro. Det sägs att kremering här ger befrielse från återfödelsens cykel. Den heliga elden vid detta ghat tros ha brunnit kontinuerligt i århundraden. Att besöka Manikarnika Ghat erbjuder en djupgående och ödmjuk upplevelse, som avslöjar en kraftfull aspekt av Varanasis andliga verklighet.
Ghats of Varanasi är en serie av upptrampade flodnära plattformar som kantar Gangas stränder. Det finns mer än 80 ghats, alla med sin egen historia, legend och syfte. Vissa används för dagliga ritualer och bad, andra för meditation, yoga, ceremonier och kremeringar. Tillsammans utgör de stadens kulturella och andliga ryggrad. En båttur längs dessa ghats ger en komplett bild av Varanasis levande traditioner, där hängivenhet, kultur och vardag flyter sömlöst längs den heliga floden.
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Viktig information
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Turen börjar kl. 17:00 på vintern och kl. 17:30 på sommaren.
Recensioner(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.
