Take a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River
Among a lot of iconic cultural discoveries in Varanasi, taking a morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River is a must that you should not miss here. It is the only way to see the overall bathing ghat life, morning sun salutations, chanting, meditations, yoga postures and people washing clothes on their sacred river. From the boat, while soaking up the first sunlight of a new day, you can admire Varanasi’s famous scenes of Hindu worship from the water and experience the clamor and commotion at the temples and 'ghats' (riverside steps) crowded with early morning pilgrims. A dip in the Ganges water is considered both holy and purifying, so many lather up and take a baths in it too. Witnessing the locals bathe and worship the sun in the waters, and absorb the stunning views as the sun illuminates the riverbanks in red, pink, and gold make the early morning journey truly rewarding. You can immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of traditional Hindu worship, gain a close insight into way of life in the holy city of Varanasi, and get a sublime understand of what Varanasi means to Hindus as well. The vivid and holy spectacle of devoted Hindus doing their rituals in the early morning from a riverboat ride is a fabulous sightseeing experience that you can hardly get nowhere.
