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Top 10 nightlife & evening things to do in Varanasi

Varanasi after dark. Jazz bars, food crawls that start at 9 PM, sundowner cruises, and the rooftops worth the climb. Curated for travellers who'd rather their evenings be a story than a queue.

  1. Evening boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Varanasi1

    1. Evening boat ride and Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Three-hour tour with a sunset boat ride, Ganga Aarti, and a guided walk through Old Varanasi, providing insight into the city's spiritual and cultural heritage.

  2. Two-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides, Varanasi2

    2. Two-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 days

    Two days of guided exploration — sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges, visits to key temples, and a rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi.

  3. Two-day private guided tour of Varanasi, Varanasi3

    3. Two-day private guided tour of Varanasi

    4.9· 81 reviews· 2 days

    Explore Varanasi over two days with private guided tours, including morning and evening boat rides, cultural insights, and local street food.

  1. Evening Aarti at Ganga in Varanasi, Varanasi4

    4. Evening Aarti at Ganga in Varanasi

    4.8· 24 reviews

    Visit Manikarnika Ghat and witness the Ganga Aarti, reflecting life and death in this sacred city.

  2. Two-day cultural tour of Varanasi, Varanasi5

    5. Two-day cultural tour of Varanasi

    4.8· 40 reviews· 2 days

    Two days exploring Varanasi — sunrise boat rides, evening ceremonies, and narrow lanes of the old city.

  3. Three-day private tour of Varanasi, Varanasi6

    6. Three-day private tour of Varanasi

    4.8· 92 reviews· 3 days

    Three days of guided sightseeing in Varanasi — morning boat ride, evening Ganga Aarti, Sarnath visit, and two nights of accommodation included.

  4. Evening Ganga Aarti tour in Varanasi, Varanasi7

    7. Evening Ganga Aarti tour in Varanasi

    4.6· 106 reviews

    Two hours, boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, with key vantage points for viewing the ceremony.

  5. Evening city tour of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti and boat ride, Varanasi8

    8. Evening city tour of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti and boat ride

    4.6· 151 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours, guided boat ride on the Ganga — witness the Ganga Aarti at sunset and explore spiritual sites including Manikarnika Ghat.

  6. Evening Ganga Aarti viewing in Varanasi, Varanasi9

    9. Evening Ganga Aarti viewing in Varanasi

    4.6· 9 reviews· 3 hours

    Two hours of guided observation, away from the crowds — witness the authentic Ganga Aarti ceremony in Varanasi with a knowledgeable local guide.

  7. Varanasi walking tour with Ganga Aarti and boat ride, Varanasi10

    10. Varanasi walking tour with Ganga Aarti and boat ride

    3.7· 6 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours on foot and by boat — witness the Ganga Aarti and explore the rituals at Manikarnika Ghat with a local guide.

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