MORNING BOAT RIDE
f there’s one “must-do” experience in the ancient city of Varanasi, it’d have to be a Varanasi Ganges River boat trip for sunrise.
Varanasi is arguably one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. According to some sources, this ancient, holy city is said to be more than 5000 years old. If true, this would mean it is the oldest city on earth!
However, what draws both Hindu pilgrims and international tourists to the city en masse are the famous Varanasi Ghats on the Ganges River. These are are the holiest cremation sites for Hindus in India. Best estimates indicate that about 100 000 people’s ashes are cast down the Ganges here every year.
To truly experience the beauty, wonder, and power of the ghats and the holy Ganges River, I’d highly recommend not skipping a Varanasi morning river boat ride. In this guide, I’ll quickly detail everything that you need to know about booking a boat, what to expect, where to go, and a few tips on making the Ganges sunrise boat ride an enjoyable experience. “Varanasi Ganges sunrise boat tour” would just be a quick row out to a “burning Ghat,”
