Hassle-free booking and knowledgeable guides
“Omvity provided an exceptional experience with hassle-free booking and knowledgeable guides. The trip was well-planned, and I enjoyed every moment.”
Peter · United Kingdom
Verified · TripAdvisorNov 2024
Walking Tours
Private Storytelling Boat Ride
90 minutes. One boat. A thousand stories — a private boat with an expert heritage storyteller drifting past Kashi's most storied ghats.
90 MinutesStarts Morning (6:30 AM) or Evening (5:00 PM)Private — up to 4 guestsEasyEnglish, Hindi on requestVaranasi4.9· TripAdvisor
From₹3,500up to 4 guests · excl. tax
Overview
What this journey is, in one breath.
A private boat for you and your group with an expert English / Hindi heritage storyteller on board, sharing the mythology, history and secrets of Kashi's ghats.
Drift past Assi, Kedar and Dashashwamedh ghats, hear the legends of Manikarnika and Harishchandra, and end with a silent drift moment before returning to the starting ghat.
Choose a morning (6:30 AM) or evening (5:00 PM) slot — perfect for couples and families.
Highlights
What you'll remember.
- Private boat for you and your group
- Expert English / Hindi heritage storyteller on board
- Mythology, history and secrets of Kashi's ghats
- Drift past Assi, Kedar and Dashashwamedh ghats
- Stories of Manikarnika and Harishchandra
- A silent drift moment on the Ganga
- Choose a morning (6:30 AM) or evening (5:00 PM) slot
The day, hour by hour
Itinerary.
00:00
Boarding & Orientation
Board your private boat and settle in as your heritage storyteller sets the scene.
00:10
Past the Ghats
Drift past Assi, Kedar and Dashashwamedh ghats as the stories of Kashi unfold.
00:45
Manikarnika & Harishchandra
Hear the legends of the eternal cremation ghats — Manikarnika and Harishchandra.
01:15
Silent Drift
A quiet, reflective moment on the water — just you, the river and the city.
01:30
Return
The tour concludes back at the starting ghat.
Omvity provided an exceptional experience with hassle-free booking and knowledgeable guides. The trip was well-planned, and I enjoyed every moment.
The fine print
What's in. What's out.
Included
- Private wooden boat for your group
- Expert English / Hindi heritage storyteller on board
- Morning or evening slot of your choice
- Pick-up assistance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- 5% tax
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Glimpses
From the lanes.
In their own words
What guests said.
4.9· verified across platforms
Truly unforgettable
“My visit to Varanasi was truly unforgettable, thanks to their efficient service and friendly staff. They held a real sense of the city for us.”
Noah W. · New Zealand
Verified · TripAdvisorSept 2024
Comfortable and unhurried
“Everything was perfectly organised, from airport pickup to sightseeing. Their team ensured a comfortable, unhurried stay.”
Jack H. · Australia
Verified · TripAdvisorAug 2024
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Cancellation
Clear ladder. No surprises.
- More than 30 days before — 10% processing fee, full refund of the rest.
- 20 to 29 days before — 50% refund.
- Less than 20 days — no refund, but rescheduling possible subject to availability.
- Bookings between 15 December and 15 January are non-refundable.
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