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Event on Boat in Varanasi Parties and Gatherings on the Ganga
Hold your party, family gathering or group outing on the Ganga. Choose a private motor boat for up to ten, a Bajra boat for 20 to 50, or a cruise for a larger group.
- Groups of 10 to 50 and more
- Motor boat, Bajra or cruise
- Sunrise or evening
The essentials
An Event on a Boat on the Ganga in Varanasi
An event on a boat gives a group something a hall cannot: the Ganga, the ghats and the evening aarti as the setting. It suits a family gathering, a birthday or anniversary party, a get-together of friends, a farewell, a reunion or an office outing.
Pick the boat by the size of your group. A private motor boat takes up to ten people, a Bajra boat takes 20 to 50, and a cruise is booked for the largest groups through the year. A hand boat takes up to six for a small, quiet group.
Tell us the occasion, the date, the number of guests and the time of day. Decoration, music, food and photography can be discussed on WhatsApp, and we tell you what can be arranged and what it costs, because the plan depends on the boat and the size of the group. For one occasion, see our pages for a birthday, an anniversary or a proposal.
| Events | Parties, family gatherings, reunions, farewells and group or office outings |
|---|---|
| Private motor boat | Up to 10 people, about 2 hours |
| Hand boat | Up to 6 people |
| Bajra boat | 20 to 50 people |
| Cruise | Booked for the largest groups through the year |
| Rides | Sunrise, or the evening with the Ganga Aarti |
| On request | Decoration, music, food and photography |
| Safety | Life jackets for every passenger |
Small groups
A private motor boat for up to ten, with only your group on board.
Twenty to fifty guests
The Bajra boat is a large, traditional boat for parties and family gatherings.
The biggest groups
A cruise is booked for the largest groups, through the year.
Sunrise or evening
Go at sunrise for calm, or in the evening, timed for the Ganga Aarti.
Arrangements on request
Decoration, music, food and photography can be discussed. We tell you what can be done and the cost.
One team to ask
A local Varanasi team plans the boat, the boarding and the timing with you, on WhatsApp or by phone.
Enquire
Plan Your Event on a Boat
Send us the occasion, the date, the number of guests and the time of day. We reply with the boat and the details.
Our boats
Choose a Boat for Your Event
From a rowing boat for six to a cruise for a large group. Open a boat to see who it suits.
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 event
Planning an Event on a Boat
Six decisions that shape the day.
Count your guests
Up to ten on a private motor boat, 20 to 50 on a Bajra boat, and more on a cruise. Include children and older guests.
Choose the time
Sunrise is calm and quiet. The evening is livelier and is timed for the Ganga Aarti, usually about 5 to 7 PM.
Decide what you need
Decoration, music, food and photography can be discussed on WhatsApp. We tell you what can be arranged and the cost.
Think of your guests
Every passenger is given a life jacket. Tell us about children and older family members so we plan the seating.
Plan the boarding
Tell us where your guests are staying, and we plan a boarding point and a time. Late arrivals cannot always be waited for.
Plan for the weather
In the monsoon the river level can restrict rides. We confirm your date and think of a back-up with you.
From message to the ride
How an Event on a Boat Works
Five steps from your first message to the ride home.
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Step 1
Tell us the plan
Send the occasion, the date, the number of guests and the time of day on WhatsApp.
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Step 2
We suggest the boat
We suggest a motor boat, a Bajra boat or a cruise for your group and tell you the details.
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Step 3
Confirm the details
Agree the boat, the time and any arrangements, and confirm the booking on WhatsApp or by call.
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Step 4
Meet and board
We share the boarding point and the boatman’s contact once the booking is final. Guests board together.
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Step 5
Celebrate and return
Enjoy the river, the ghats and, in the evening, the Ganga Aarti, then ride back to the ghat.
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 details.
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 details
We suggest the right boat for your group and confirm the details 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
Event on Boat in Varanasi: Frequently Asked Questions
Parties, family gatherings, reunions, farewells, birthday and anniversary parties, and group or office outings. Tell us what you are planning on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
More Boat Pages
Private Boat Booking in Varanasi
A whole boat for your family, your couple or your occasion: a birthday, an anniversary or a photo shoot.
View the page →Bajra Boat Ride in Varanasi
A large Bajra boat for groups of 20 to 50: families, parties and special occasions.
View the page →Cruise Booking in Varanasi
A cruise on the Ganga for a large group, available through the year.
View the page →Birthday Celebration on Boat in Varanasi
A birthday on a private boat on the Ganga, at sunrise or with the evening Ganga Aarti.
View the page →Tour Packages from Varanasi
Prefer a planned itinerary with the hotel, the boat ride and the sightseeing together?
See the packages →Ready to Book Your Boat in Varanasi?
Message us your date, group size and the ride you want. We reply with the boat and the details, from a team based in the city.