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Dev Deepawali

Tue 24 Nov · Shared boat ride

₹8,999 / person

₹8,999 is what local boatmen charge on the ghat

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Dev Deepawali boat ride

Tue 24 Nov · evening · shared boat

Fireworks, the laser show and the lit ghats on Dev Deepawali · film by Shrunal Waigankar, on YouTube

Today's price

₹8,999 per person

Local boatmen on the ghat charge ₹8,999 per person.

The price goes up every day until Dev Deepawali. Book today to lock it in.

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Evening Ganga Aarti — Varanasi boat ride
01 / 07Most popular

6:30 PM

Evening Ganga Aarti

See 7+ aartis on different ghats and the whole ghat tour, on your own private boat — with front-row views of the grand evening fire ceremony.

  • A private boat, just for your group
  • 3 diyas for deep daan
  • Life jackets for everyone
  • +2 more privileges

from ₹3,699

Sunrise ride — Varanasi boat ride
02 / 07Best photos

5:30 AM

Sunrise ride

Watch Varanasi wake up from the Ganges — morning rituals along all the main ghats and Siberian gulls in winter.

from ₹2,599

Sunset ride — Varanasi boat ride
03 / 07

5:00 PM

Sunset ride

Golden hour on the Ganges past the old ghats.

from ₹2,599

Morning Aarti — Varanasi boat ride
04 / 07

6:00 AM

Morning Aarti

The quieter dawn Aarti (Subah-e-Banaras) at Assi Ghat, seen from the river.

from ₹2,599

Day ghat tour — Varanasi boat ride
05 / 07Lowest price

12:00 PM

Day ghat tour

A daylight ride past the major ghats with the stories behind each one.

from ₹2,599

Temple + boat — Varanasi boat ride
06 / 07

2:00 PM

Temple + boat

Boat ride combined with a walk to the key temples of the old city.

from ₹2,599

Custom ride — Varanasi boat ride
07 / 07

Any time

Custom ride

Choose your own start ghat, destination and time.

from ₹3,650

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Had a excellent boat ride and the person in charge was very informative and jolly.

krishna joshi

October 2026

Kashigo is a great way to explore Kashi and experience its spiritual charm, culture, and beauty. A wonderful experience for anyone looking to discover the essence of Varanasi. Truly a great place to start your journey of exploring Kashi! ❤️🙏

Priya Upadhyay

October 2026

Helped me tour varansi very easily

Devansh Upadhyay

October 2026

Great service!

Priyanshu Bisht

October 2026

Exceptional

Gauri Nandan

October 2026

Video review
A bajra boat lit with white lights on the Ganga at night
Our lit bajra after dark
Two guests on a KashiGo boat with life jackets, the ghats behind them
Life jackets on board
The ghats from the water
A group of guests in life jackets taking photos from the boat at Dashashwamedh at night
A pilgrim group at the Aarti
Guests sitting with a pandit for a puja on the ghat by the Ganga
A puja on the ghat
Evening Aarti ride
Two guests in life jackets on the boat at sunset over the Ganga
Sunset on the Ganga

Why KashiGo

Riders loved it — here's what changes when you book your boat with KashiGo.

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  • PricingPrice settled on the spotFixed rates, shown before you book
  • PaymentCash handed over on the ghatAll payments online — ₹0 extra on the ground
  • Your boatWhichever boat is freeA clean, private boat just for your group
  • GuideFind your own way aroundProfessional local guides
  • SupportOn your own once you board24/7 support — on the ground and on call
  • BookingArrange everything in personEverything online, in a few taps
  • ValuePrivate boats feel out of budgetAffordable prices for private boating

Premium experiences

Rites by learned acharyas, darshan without the queue, and a trip planned end to end by a local who answers the phone at any hour. One honest price, in writing, before anything is paid.

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Your whole Varanasi, planned by a local.

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How it works

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  2. 02

    Pay how you like

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  3. 03

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