Anniversary on a boat · Private boat · Couples and families
Anniversary Celebration on Boat in Varanasi A Quiet Evening on the Ganga
Spend your anniversary on the river, on a private boat with the evening Ganga Aarti, the lit ghats and nobody else on board. Choose a quiet ride for two, or bring the whole family along.
- A boat for two or the family
- Evening Ganga Aarti or sunrise
- Flowers and decoration on request
The essentials
An Anniversary on a Private Boat on the Ganga
An anniversary on the Ganga is quiet and unhurried. In the evening the ghats light up and you watch the Ganga Aarti from the water. At sunrise the river is calm and the light is soft. Either way, the boat is yours alone, so you can talk, take photographs, or simply watch the ghats go by.
A private motor boat takes up to ten people for about two hours, so it suits a couple as well as a family celebration. For a milestone anniversary with a large family, choose a Bajra boat, which takes 20 to 50, or ask about a cruise. Tell us the date and who is coming, and we plan the ride with you.
Flowers, a simple decoration, a cake and a photographer can be arranged on request, and their cost is shared on WhatsApp, apart from the boat fare. If you would like to bring candles or anything with a flame, please ask us first, so that we advise what is safe on a wooden boat. Planning a surprise? See proposal and surprise on a boat.
| Occasion | Anniversary on a boat |
|---|---|
| Boat | Private motor boat |
| Seats | Up to 10 people (Bajra boat for 20 to 50) |
| Duration | About 2 hours |
| Best time | Evening, timed for the Ganga Aarti (about 5 to 7 PM), or sunrise |
| On request | Flowers, decoration, a cake and a photographer |
| Safety | Life jackets for every passenger |
| Booking | On WhatsApp or by phone |
A boat for two
No strangers on board. Take your time, talk, and let the ghats go by at your pace.
The evening Ganga Aarti
Watch the aarti from the water as the ghats light up, a favourite moment for couples.
A quiet sunrise
For a calmer anniversary, go at sunrise, when the river is still and the light is soft.
Flowers and decoration
Flowers and a simple decoration can be arranged on request. Tell us the colours you like.
Photographs together
The golden light suits portraits. A photographer can be arranged on request, or bring your own.
Family anniversaries
For the 10th, 25th or 50th with the family, choose a Bajra boat for 20 to 50, or ask about a cruise.
Fares
Anniversary Boat Fare
The fare is for the whole boat, not per person, and covers about two hours for up to ten people. Flowers, decoration, a cake and a photographer are arranged on request and quoted separately on WhatsApp. We confirm the final amount before you book.
| Ride | Fare per boat | Time | Seats | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anniversary on a boat | ₹4,000 | About 2 hours | Up to 10 people | Book |
| Evening boat ride with Ganga Aarti | ₹4,000 | About 2 hours | Up to 10 people | Book |
| Morning boat ride (sunrise) | ₹4,000 | About 2 hours | Up to 10 people | Book |
Good to Know About the Fare
- On Dev Diwali the boat fares are different, and boats book out early. See Dev Diwali boat booking.
- Food on the boat can be discussed on WhatsApp. Tell us what you have in mind and we tell you what can be done.
Our boats
Choose a Boat for Your Anniversary
A private motor boat suits a couple or a family of up to ten. A Bajra boat or a cruise suits a bigger gathering.
Hand (rowing) boat
Up to 6 people. A slow, quiet ride close to the ghats.
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Motor boat
Up to 10 (private boat) people. A private boat that covers the ghats in about two hours.
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Bajra boat
20 to 50 people. Families, parties and larger groups.
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Cruise
Large groups people. The biggest groups, through the year.
See the boat →Planning the evening
Planning an Anniversary on a Boat
Five choices that shape the evening.
Evening or sunrise
The evening has the lit ghats and the Ganga Aarti. Sunrise is quieter and softer. Tell us which fits the two of you.
Just the two of you, or the family
The private motor boat takes up to ten. Tell us how many are coming, including children and older relatives.
A simple decoration
Flowers and soft lights suit the river. Tell us your colours, and ask us before bringing candles or anything with a flame.
Photographs
Ask for a photographer on request, or bring your own. The best light is just before sunset and just after sunrise.
A surprise for your partner
If your partner should not know, say so on WhatsApp. We keep the plan between us and the boatman.
Guides for the Ghats on This Ride
Your anniversary evening
How an Anniversary on a Boat Works
A typical evening ride, from the ghat to the aarti and back.
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Step 1
Tell us the plan
Send the date, how many are coming and whether you want the evening or sunrise. We reply with the boat and the fare.
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Step 2
Meet at the ghat
We share the boarding point and your boatman’s contact once the booking is final.
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Step 3
The boat leaves as the light turns gold
The boat pushes off and drifts along the river as the ghats begin to glow.
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Step 4
The Ganga Aarti from the water
The boat pauses to watch the evening aarti, a favourite moment for photographs.
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Step 5
Back with the ghats lit
A slow ride back with the ghats lit behind you, and another year remembered.
Book your boat
How to Book
Tell us when and how many. The WhatsApp button opens with a message ready to send, and you add the details.
Message or Call Us
Send your date, the number of people and whether you want a sunrise or an evening ride. We reply with the boat and the fare.
Message Us on WhatsApp Call +91 63900 08503What to Tell Us
- The date you want to go
- A sunrise ride or an evening ride with the Ganga Aarti
- How many of you are going, including children and older family members
- Where you are staying, or the ghat you want to start from
- The boat you have in mind, or your group and we suggest one
Send your details
Use the form at the top of the page, or tap any WhatsApp button. It opens with a message already written.
Get the boat and fare
We suggest the right boat for your group and confirm the fare for your date.
Confirm and ride
Confirm on WhatsApp or by call. We share the meeting point and your boatman’s contact once the booking is final.
Cancellation and refund terms are shared when you book. See our Terms & Conditions.
Quick answers
Anniversary Celebration on Boat in Varanasi: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Anniversaries are done on the private motor boat, in the evening or at sunrise. Send the date and how many are coming on WhatsApp.
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Message us your date, group size and the ride you want. We reply with the boat and the fare, from a team based in the city.