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How to Hire a Boat at Varanasi Ghats

By Discover Kashi Team 26 Aug 2026 Updated 31 Aug 2026

Hiring a boat in Varanasi is easy, but knowing the right price and the right ghat to board from saves money and hassle. Here is our local knowledge on fares, timing and safety.

Always agree the price before boarding, and prefer registered boats operating from Assi, Dashashwamedh and Rajendra Prasad Ghats.

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