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Ganga Vilas, 3 Night Dev Diwali in Varanasi River Cruise ex Varanasi return

Cruise Ganga Vilas, 3 Night Dev Diwali in Varanasi River Cruise ex Varanasi return
Cruise Line Antara
Ship Ganga Vilas
Destination India Rivers
Brief Description 3 Night Dev Diwali in Varanasi River Cruise ex Varanasi return onboard Ganga Vilas
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 03 Nov 2025
Cruise Description Day 1: MON, 03 NOV 2025 ARRIVE VARANASI (L/D)
EMBARKATION: 12:00 PM
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.

Day 2: TUE, 04 NOV 2025 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 road side 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.

Day 3: WED, 05 NOV 2025 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.

Day 4: THU, 06 NOV 2025 VARANASI DISEMBARK
DISEMBARKATION: 09:00 AM
Following breakfast disembark the ship and transfer for your onward journey.

Important Note:
• The itinerary maybe 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.
• 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.
Sailing Dates
03 Nov 2025
Pricing
Please enquire for pricing
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 Nov 2025 Varanasi
4 Nov 2025 Varanasi
5 Nov 2025 Varanasi
6 Nov 2025 Varanasi
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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