Day 1
EMBARKATION: 12:00 PM
THU, 14 NOV 2024 ARRIVE VARANASI, EMBARKATION (L/D)
Arrival in Varanasi and transfer to the jetty for embarkation. Enjoy lunch onboard. Varanasi is considered the holiest city in Hinduism and Jainism. It also played an important role in the development of Buddhism. In the evening ride the country boat to the Dashashwamedh Ghat to see the “Ganga Aarti” performed by a group of priests lined up on the riverbank chanting mantras and performing the prayer ritual with lamps, incense, and traditional instruments to honor the river.
Dinner & overnight onboard Bengal Ganga
FRI, 15 NOV 2024 VARANASI SIGHTSEEING & CRUISING (B/L/D)
Early morning sail to the ghat near the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Stroll in the Vishwanath Gali and experience the hustle and bustle of devotees and roadside vendors. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city. Return to the ship for breakfast and begin cruising downstream viewing the countryside and enjoying lunch onboard. And sail back to Varanasi by evening.
Dinner & overnight onboard Bengal Ganga
SAT, 16 NOV 2024 VARANASI DEV DIWALI FESTIVAL (B/L/D)
After breakfast walk along the Ghats to see the preparations for the Dev Diwali Festival. Return to the ship for lunch. Late afternoon, depart in smaller boats to see the Dev Diwali festivities.
Dinner & overnight onboard Bengal Ganga
Day 4
DISEMBARKATION: 09:00 AM
SUN, 17 NOV 2024 VARANASI DISEMBARK
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.
Important Note:
- The itinerary may be readjusted due to local conditions and days of the week, in order to avoid closure of monuments/museums. Last-minute sailing adjustments may also occur. The onboard tour staff will announce or post the exact time for each activity.
- The letters in parentheses indicate the included meal of the day B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.
- As per government restrictions in Varanasi, liquor and non-vegetarian food will not be served onboard.
- Satellite phones & drone cameras are not allowed in Varanasi, please ensure the same, while traveling.
