All ghats
Sightseeing of all the ghats
A slow, unhurried cruise past the full sweep of the Varanasi riverfront — Namo, Raj, Panchganga, Manikarnika, Dashashwamedh, Chet Singh, Assi — as lakhs of earthen diyas are lit step by step on every ghat.
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Dev Deepawali 2026 boat ridein Varanasi
On Tuesday, 24 November 2026, every ghat in Varanasi is lit with lakhs of earthen diyas. Board from Namo Ghat and spend a minimum of three hours mid-Ganga for the laser show, the fireworks, the grand Ganga Aarti and a full sightseeing cruise of all the ghats — from the one vantage point the crowds on land can never have.
- Price per person
- ₹3,000
- per person
- Duration
- Minimum 3 hours
- Boarding ghat
- Namo Ghat
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- Date
- 24 Nov 2026
- Boarding
- Namo Ghat
- Duration
- Min 3 hours
- Price
- ₹3,000 / person
- Seats
- Limited
Pre-booking open
Pre-book your Dev Deepawali 2026 seats
Dev Deepawali runs once a year and the number of boats permitted on the river that evening is capped. Pay online now and your seats are locked and confirmed instantly — you get the booking reference, the boatman’s number and the exact boarding time on WhatsApp and email. If you would rather talk first, or need a private boat for a large group, send an enquiry instead.
₹3,000per person
All inclusive · Minimum 3 hours
- Laser & projection show at Chet Singh Ghat
- Fireworks over the Ganga
- Grand Dev Deepawali Ganga Aarti
- Sightseeing cruise of all the ghats
- Boarding from Namo Ghat · life jackets included
Paid securely online via Cashfree (UPI, cards, netbanking). Seats are confirmed the moment payment succeeds. Prefer to talk it through? Call +91 97957 89111.
Reserve your seats
Pay online and your seats are confirmed instantly — or send an enquiry if you need a private boat or have questions.
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Boarding at Namo Ghat
Minimum 3 hours on the water
Guests
2guests
Up to 20 guests per booking. Need more? Send an enquiry below and we will arrange a private boat.
Offers
Seats2 × ₹3,000₹6,000
Total₹6,000
All inclusive — GST included. No booking fee.
Paid securely via Cashfree — UPI, cards and netbanking. Seats are confirmed the moment payment succeeds.
Booking reference, boarding time and the boatman's number arrive on WhatsApp and email.
Use this for groups above the online limit, a private full-boat charter, or if you would rather speak to someone first. An enquiry does not hold a seat — for that, pay online.
One ticket, four experiences
What the Dev Deepawali boat ride includes
Everything below is part of the ₹3,000 per-person fare. Nothing is a paid add-on, and the boat stays on the water for a minimum of three hours so you never have to choose between the aarti, the laser show and the fireworks.
Maha Aarti
Grand Dev Deepawali Ganga Aarti
Anchored on the river directly opposite the aarti platform for the ceremonial Maha Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — the largest and most elaborate Ganga Aarti of the entire year.
Laser show
Laser & projection show
The Dev Deepawali laser and light-projection show is staged on the Chet Singh Ghat facade and is designed to be watched from the river. From the boat you get an uninterrupted, front-row line of sight — no crowd, no craning.
Fireworks
Fireworks over the Ganga
The closing fireworks display bursts over the water and doubles in the river’s reflection. Watching it from mid-stream is the single best vantage point in Kashi on this night.
The evening, hour by hour
Your Dev Deepawali itinerary
Boarding is at Namo Ghat by 4:15 PM and the boat casts off around 4:45 PM. Times below are indicative — the aarti, laser show and fireworks follow the district administration's schedule, which is finalised close to the date. We confirm your exact boarding time on WhatsApp.
If the schedule runs late, the boat stays out.
Three hours is the floor, not the ceiling. You will not be brought back before the fireworks finish.
4:15 PM
Report at Namo Ghat
Meet your crew at the GhatGo desk on Namo Ghat. Marigold welcome, life jackets issued and a short safety briefing before you step aboard.
4:45 PM
Cast off as the first diyas are lit
The boat pulls away just as the riverfront starts to light up. This is the golden window for photographs — daylight on the ghats, flame on the steps.
5:45 PM
Cruise the full riverfront
Ghat by ghat down the crescent, with your boatman naming each one and what it is known for, while the diya count on the steps climbs into the lakhs.
6:30 PM
Anchor for the Maha Ganga Aarti
We hold position opposite Dashashwamedh Ghat for the ceremonial Dev Deepawali aarti — conch, brass lamps and chanting, seen from the water rather than the crush of the steps.
7:30 PM
Laser & projection show at Chet Singh Ghat
The boat repositions for the laser show, which is projected onto the ghat facade specifically to be viewed from mid-river.
8:00 PM
Fireworks finale
The fireworks display closes the evening over open water, mirrored in the Ganga right below you.
8:30 PM
Return to Namo Ghat
Back at the boarding ghat. Total time on the water is a minimum of three hours, and we do not cut the evening short if the schedule runs late.
What the evening looks like
A million flames, and you in the middle of it
Dev Deepawali is the one night the entire Varanasi riverfront becomes a single continuous line of light. From a boat you see all of it at once — something no spot on the ghats can offer.
Answers
Dev Deepawali 2026 — frequently asked questions
Want the background — what the festival is, the full evening schedule, what to wear and when to arrive? Read the complete Dev Deepawali guide.
How much does the Dev Deepawali 2026 boat ride cost?
The GhatGo Dev Deepawali boat ride is ₹3,000 per person, all inclusive. That covers a minimum of three hours on the water from Namo Ghat, the laser show, the fireworks, the Dev Deepawali Ganga Aarti and a full sightseeing cruise of the Varanasi ghats.
How long is the Dev Deepawali boat ride?
A minimum of three hours. Boarding is at Namo Ghat by 4:15 PM, the boat casts off around 4:45 PM and returns by about 8:30 PM. If the administration’s aarti or fireworks schedule runs late, the boat stays out — we do not cut the evening short.
Which ghat does the Dev Deepawali boat leave from?
Boarding is at Namo Ghat in Varanasi — the newest ghat on the northern end of the riverfront, with the easiest road access and parking on a night when most ghat approaches are closed to traffic. Your confirmation carries the exact meeting point and the boatman’s WhatsApp number.
Can I pay online for the Dev Deepawali boat ride?
Yes. Pick your guest count on this page and pay securely online via Cashfree (UPI, cards or netbanking). Your seats are confirmed the moment payment succeeds and you receive the booking reference, boarding time and boatman’s contact on WhatsApp and email. If you would rather speak to someone first — or need a private boat for a large group — send an enquiry instead and our team will call you back.
Can I book a whole boat for a group on Dev Deepawali?
Yes. Private full-boat charters for groups, families and corporate guests are available for Dev Deepawali evening. Send your headcount through the enquiry form or on WhatsApp and we will quote a dedicated boat.
Planning the rest of your Kashi trip
Dev Deepawali is one evening. These pages cover the other days.
Dev Deepawali: the complete guide
What the festival is, the 2026 date, the full evening schedule, why the river is the best vantage point, and how to plan around it.
Read morePremium Ganga Aarti seating
Reserved riverside seats for the daily evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — available year round.
Read moreBoat rides on the Ganga
Sunrise, sunset and private wooden charters across the Varanasi ghats, bookable any day.
Read moreCabs & outstation taxis
Airport transfers, Sarnath day trips and outstation runs to Ayodhya and Prayagraj.
Read moreBest time to visit Varanasi
Season-by-season breakdown, festival calendar and what each month on the river feels like.
Read moreGanga Aarti timings
Month-by-month aarti start times, boarding cut-offs and festival-day overrides.
Read moreVaranasi 2-day itinerary
A tested route through the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and the lanes in between.
Read more₹3,000/ person
24 Nov 2026 · Namo Ghat