Explore the Ghats of Varanasi

It is in Varanasi where pilgrims perform ritual ablutions. There are nearly 100 ghats, steps leading to the banks of River Ganges. The ghats are an integral compliment to the concept of divinity represented in physical and supernatural elements.

Varanasi Ghats
Area

Delhi and the North

Type

Culture & People

Grade

Standard

Who

Adults

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

1-2 Hours

The spirituality of Varanasi is best observed form a row boat ride on the Ganges river. The boat will glide downstream past pilgrims, worshipers and  funeral ceremonies on the ghats. In the evening Aarti is beautiful to witness as floating candle offerings are released into the river while bells chime.


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