Ganga Sailing Tour
Discover the spiritual journey
Duration: 8 nights / 9 days
Destination: Delhi - Allahabad - Lakhiya - Usmanpur - Murdaghat - Mirzapur - Varanasi - Delhi
Description
Experience the sacred Ganges River like never before on this unique 8-night sailing journey. This extraordinary tour combines river adventure with spiritual discovery as you sail along the holy Ganges from Allahabad to Varanasi. Begin in Delhi, then travel to Allahabad where the sacred Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati) awaits. Set sail eastward, camping on riverbanks and islands, visiting ancient forts and temples along the way including Chunar Fort and Ramnagar Fort. The journey culminates in Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, where you'll experience morning boat rides on the Ganges and visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon. This tour offers a unique perspective on India's spiritual heritage while enjoying the tranquility and beauty of river travel through the heartland of ancient India.
Day-wise Program
Arrive Delhi. Met upon arrival and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day at leisure in Delhi. Optional sightseeing tour of Delhi. In the evening board overnight train to Allahabad.
Arrive Allahabad and transfer to the hotel for wash / change and breakfast. Later proceed to Kilaghat - the starting point of sailing. Kilaghat has a fort built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. A little away from the ghat at "Sangam" three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati join together and flow as one. At this meeting place people take dip here to wash away their sins. Set sail eastward to Varanasi. Reach Lakhiya in the evening. Camp on the bank / island in the river for overnight stay.
After breakfast set sail to reach Usmanpur by covering approx 35 kms in 08 Hrs by river. Due to the turns and the curves the distance is more by river than by road. This adds thrill to the sailing. Reach Usmanpur in the evening. Camp on the river bank / island for overnight stay.
After breakfast, sail approximately 45 km in 9 hours to reach Murdaghat. Camp by the riverbank for dinner and overnight stay.
Start sailing towards Mirzapur in the morning. After about 4 hrs, stop at Vindhyachal. Visit the temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. After the visit have your lunch on an Island nearby and sail further to reach camping spot in approx. 4 hrs time for dinner and overnight stay.
Proceed for last leg of sailing to Varanasi. Enroute visit Chunar Fort of Medieval India and Ramnagar Fort which is a 17th century fort with interesting museum. finish sailing at first Ghat of Varanasi 'Lanka Ghat'. From Lanka Ghat drive to hotel in Varanasi.
After an early morning a boat cruise on river Ganga walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi visiting Kashi Vishwanatha or Golden temple. Afternoon visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Morning free for individual activities. Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Met upon arrival and transfer to international airport in time to board flight for onward destination.