Musical Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges

The spirituality of Varanasi a.k.a. Benares or Kashi, the oldest living city in the world, and the center of Hinduism is best experienced from a boat while gliding down the river Ganges at Sunrise. As you glide on the sacred river, catch a glimpse of locals offering the river flowers and prayers, and enjoy views of Varanasi’s temples as the sun starts to rise. The morning Arti or prayer ceremony is a beautiful sight to behold as floating candle offerings drift down the river while bells chime. See pilgrims flock to the ghats to take a dip in the holy river, as they believe this absolves them from all sins and cleanses them physically, mentally and spiritually. The boat ride becomes all the more special when you have local musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla exclusively for you on your own boat as you soak in these magical views.