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A private motor boat for your family or group, from ₹300 per person, with Ganga Aarti viewing and celebration decoration.
Quick answer: A private boat in Varanasi costs ₹300 per person for 1–8 guests, or ₹6,000 for the full Assi to Namo Ghat route covering about 7 km and 84 ghats. Boats seat up to 15 guests. Price varies with availability, weather and group size.
A private boat gives your group the whole river to itself: no sharing with strangers, no waiting for seats to fill, and the freedom to set the pace. It suits families, couples, elderly travellers and anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary on the water. The boat is a private motor boat, running on diesel, CNG or petrol, and seats up to 15 guests.
For small groups the rate is ₹300 per person for 1 to 8 guests. For the complete route from Assi Ghat to Namo Ghat, about 7 km and covering the 84 ghats, the boat is ₹6,000. Groups above eight people are priced differently, so share the exact number when you message us.
Rates can change with availability, weather, group size and special requests. Weekends and same-day bookings are limited, and for Dev Deepawali it is best to reserve well in advance.
You can board at Namo Ghat, Raj Ghat, Assi Ghat, Gai Ghat or Dashashwamedh Ghat. The route passes Assi, Tulsi, Janki and Manikarnika, along with Dashashwamedh and many other ghats. During the evening Ganga Aarti, the boat is parked in front of the ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat so you can watch the lamps and chanting from the water.
Private boats can be decorated for birthdays, anniversaries and other family occasions. Tell us the occasion and the time, and we will arrange flowers and decoration so that the boat is ready when you arrive.
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From ₹300 per person (1–8 guests)
₹300 per person for 1–8 guests
₹6,000, Assi to Namo Ghat, about 7 km, 84 ghats
Up to 15 guests
Namo, Raj, Assi, Gai and Dashashwamedh ghats
About 6:30 to 7:00 PM from the boat
Celebration decoration for birthdays and anniversaries
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₹300 per person for 1 to 8 guests, or ₹6,000 for the full Assi to Namo Ghat route covering about 7 km and 84 ghats. Final price depends on availability, weather, group size and special requests.
Up to 15 guests, depending on the boat and conditions. Tell us your group size so we can assign the right boat.
Namo Ghat, Raj Ghat, Assi Ghat, Gai Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat are the usual pickup points.
Yes. The boat is positioned in front of the Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat during the ceremony, which runs in the early evening.
Yes, decoration for birthdays, anniversaries and similar occasions can be arranged on request.
Strongly recommended on weekends and around Dev Deepawali, when availability is limited.
A motorboat for up to 6 people that covers the ghats quickly, from Assi to Dashashwamedh and beyond.
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