Board a private boat near Manikarnika Ghat — the most sacred cremation ghat of Varanasi and the northern turning point of the classic 50 Ghats Ride.
Manikarnika Ghat is the oldest and most sacred cremation ghat in Varanasi. Hindus believe that being cremated here leads to Moksha — liberation from the cycle of rebirth — and the cremation fires are said to have burned without pause for centuries. It's the northern turning point of the standard 50 Ghats Ride from Assi Ghat.
Boarding near Manikarnika is convenient if you're staying in the old city or near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. From here, your boat can head south past Scindia, Lalita and Dashashwamedh Ghat, or north toward Panchganga and Namo Ghat. Our boatmen keep a respectful distance from the cremation area.
See one of the holiest sites in Hinduism from the river.
Scindia Ghat's tilted temple and historic riverfront buildings.
Convenient boarding if you're visiting the temple.
Ride to Dashashwamedh & Assi, or on to Namo Ghat.
Every boat is private — booked only for your group. Choose the boat that fits your group size and budget; we confirm availability at Manikarnika Ghat for your date on WhatsApp.
| Boat | Price | Capacity | Ganga Aarti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Motor Boat | ₹2,999 | Up to 6 (max 20), +₹300/extra | +₹500 add-on |
| Light Motor Boat | ₹4,499 | Up to 6 (max 20), +₹300/extra | +₹500 add-on |
| Bajra Boat (Double Decker) | From ₹9,999 | 1–30 persons | Included |
| Mini Yatch | ₹8,499 | 1–10, flat price | On request |
| Cruise (AC) | ₹24,999 onwards | Up to 80 | Included view |
Ride south past Scindia, Lalita, Dashashwamedh and Kedar Ghat to Assi Ghat and back — included in the base fare.
A short ride south to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Aarti view (+₹500 on Normal or Light Motor Boat).
Add the northern ghats — Panchganga, Raj Ghat and Namo Ghat — for +₹1,000, or choose the Bajra Boat with all 84 ghats included.
Known for its partly submerged, tilted Shiva temple.
A short walk through the temple corridor.
Home of the Nepali Temple with its carved wooden architecture.
The main ghat of the Ganga Aarti, a short ride south.
Share your date, group size and preferred time — our Varanasi team will confirm your boat and boarding point on WhatsApp.
