The early morning boat ride on the River Ganga begins with a acknowledgement by the sun in all its glory. Lighted candles floating on exquisite banana leaves on the river and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganga are a common sight. The boat ride takes you past the different ghats of Varanasi, presenting an aspect of the city at its spiritual best, with the men ready for their daily prayer and ritual.
This begins from the Dashashwamedha Ghat and takes you through various others, such as the Manikarnik Ghat that is the cremation zone of Varanasi. The Munshi Ghat is an address to the city’s Muslim population. In short, the boat ride is the best part of the Varanasi trip and represents India best at its traditional.