Dev Deepawali 2026 Varanasi Boat Cruise: Aarti & 84 Ghats
Dev Deepawali 2026 Varanasi Boat Cruise: Aarti & 84 Ghats
Dev Deepawali 2026 Varanasi Boat Cruise: Aarti & 84 Ghats
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Watch Dev Deepawali on 24 Nov 2026 from the Ganga: a 4-hour boat cruise past the 84 diya-lit ghats with Ganga Aarti, laser show and fireworks. Choose your boat: Essential shared motor boat ₹2,499 (₹2,999 with meal) | Bajra/Maharaja double-decker boat ₹5,499 with onboard guide & Banarasi snacks | Luxury Ganga Cruise ₹8,499 with first-class guide, snacks & onboard washroom. All boats board at Ravidas Ghat.
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- Sail past Varanasi's 84 ghats illuminated by a million earthen diyas.
- Watch the spectacular Chet Singh Ghat laser and drone show from the water.
- Witness the grand Dev Deepawali special Ganga Aarti from your boat.
- Enjoy a stunning fireworks display over the holy river Ganges.
- Float your own earthen diyas on the river as a spiritual offering.
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Inclusions
- 4-hour Dev Deepawali boat cruise on the Ganges
- Unobstructed views of the special Ganga Aarti
- Viewing of the laser, drone, and firecracker shows
- Floating diyas for personal offering
Exclusions
- Hotel accommodation in Varanasi
- Travel tickets to and from Varanasi
- Local transfers to Ravidas Ghat (roads close at 2 PM, requires 1.5-2 km walk)
- Meals and snacks on the Essential boat (unless upgraded)
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Ravidas Ghat, Varanasi
Boarding at Ravidas Ghat. Roads close at 2 PM; reach the drop-off by 3:30 PM and plan a 1.5-2 km walk.
Pickup time: 4:00 PM
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