Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Description:
Boating down the River Ganges during sunrise and sunset is one of the main attractions in Varanasi. Take the chance to observe the religious rituals being conducted on the Ghats of Varanasi. Watching people come down to river early in the morning, taking a bath in Ganga, performing rituals, worshiping the Sun is a unique experience. There are number of temples on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi. The glittering lamps and reverberating chants of the hymns during Ganga Aarti evoke spiritual sentiments as you glide by in the boat.
Boat rides are available from very early morning until Ganga Aarti that takes place by sunset. The duration of the boat rides usually vary from 2 - 4 hours and the timings vary during summers and winters.
