Boating in Varanasi
The majesty of the river Ganga can be
best appreciated in a boat ride which
is a must have experience if in
Varanasi. River Ganga runs through
the city and the several ghats connect
river to the land. There are numerous
big and small boats waiting at the
ghats to be hired from morning till
sunset. The rides can be customised
as per the request, but are generally
costlier during the morning popularly
known as the Subah-e-Banaras and at
the sunset, during the time of Ganga
Aarti.
Types of Boat Rides
A traditional rowing boat is the most
common type of boat and a 90-120
minute ride can cost around 250 INR
per person.
Rides during sunset, at the time of
Ganga aarti and at dawn, are the
most famous of all.
Kashi Darshan
Ride to Kashi is a popular attraction
which takes four hours to complete.
Ram Nagar Fort
Another popular ride is the palace of
Banaras. It involves a walk on foot and
sightseeing of the market. There are
also motorboats to ride around. The
cost usually 1500 INR per person.
Tips
The rowing boat usually carries 6
people at once. If there already are 6
people in a boat, do not try to fit in as
the boats are rowed by manual
labour and you do not want to strain
the labourers.