Dev Deepawali 2026 - Maharaja Boat Ride Only

Experience Dev Deepawali from the sacred Ganga aboard a Maharaja Boat. The 2026 brochure describes the Maharaja/Bajra as a traditional wooden double-decker boat offering a royal heritage experience, spacious seating and panoramic deck views.

From the river, enjoy Varanasi's illuminated ghats, temples and festive riverfront. The detailed 2026 Ganga Boat Tour also highlights the 84 ghats, Ganga Aarti, Laser Light & Sound Show and Grand Fireworks Display.

This is a boat-only product. The daytime retreat cultural program, Bhajan Jamming and retreat culinary experience are not included.

Boat Ride Schedule

• 04:00 PM — Guest Reporting & Check-In: Booking verification and coordinated assistance by the Discover Kashi team.
• 04:15 PM — Boat Boarding: Coordinated boarding onto the confirmed boat category.
• 04:30 PM — Ganga Boat Experience Begins: Begin the journey along the sacred Ganga with panoramic views of Varanasi's iconic ghats and temples.
• During the Ride — Snack Hamper & Refreshments: Curated snack hamper and packaged drinking water.
• 05:30 PM — Dev Deepawali on the Ganga: Witness illuminated ghats, glowing diyas and the festive atmosphere from the river.
• 05:30–08:00 PM — Illuminated Ghat Experience: Enjoy Kashi's illuminated riverfront from the Ganga.
• 08:30 PM — Return to Boarding Point: Coordinated return with guest assistance.
• 08:45 PM — Experience Concludes: End of the Dev Deepawali Boat Ride Experience.