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Dev Deepawali, also known as Dev Diwali, arrives on Kartik Purnima, when Varanasi's ghats are covered end to end in diyas. Rather than picking one spot on the steps to watch from, a boat lets you drift along that entire stretch of light. Send us an enquiry for a private or shared boat and our team will get back to you with availability, the right boat type and pricing for your group.
Families, couples, groups of friends or solo travellers — everyone enquires the same way, by phone or WhatsApp, and our team will help you land on the right boat for your plans.
Four boat categories, one enquiry form. Browse the options below — from a budget-friendly Normal boat to the covered-seating Luxury Cruise — and tell us which one fits your Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali plan.
A simple, traditional wooden boat — the most budget-friendly way to see the illuminated ghats.
A boat decorated with festive lighting, popular for a more photogenic Dev Deepawali ride.
A larger, more stable traditional boat suited to bigger families and groups.
A premium, more comfortable boat with covered seating for a relaxed evening on the Ganga.
Stay, cab and a Dev Deepawali boat ride, bundled together. ₹12,499 per night, single or couple.
A few photos from our boat fleet — visit the full gallery for more, organised by boat type.
Book the entire boat and it's just your group on board, start to finish. It's the arrangement most families, couples and friend groups pick when they want room to talk, take photos without strangers in frame, and set their own pace along the ghats.
Private Boat BookingPrefer to keep costs down? Book individual seats on a boat that's also carrying other travellers out for the same evening. Solo travellers, couples and small groups use this option most, since there's no need to cover the cost of an entire boat.
Shared Boat BookingSeen from the river, Dev Deepawali evening turns the ghats into one unbroken line of diyas, steps and temples all lit at once. A boat ride along the Ganga carries you past that whole stretch instead of anchoring you to one viewpoint on land. Kartik-month evenings turn cool after sunset, so pack a light jacket for the ride.
Read More About the Ganga Boat Ride ExperienceShare your date, group size, boat type and whether you want a private or shared boat by WhatsApp or a phone call.
Our booking team checks availability and responds with suitable boat options and pricing for your requirement.
Once details are confirmed, you'll receive your reporting ghat and time ahead of Dev Deepawali evening.
Send us a booking enquiry using the form on this page, call our booking team, or message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, group size and boat type. Our team will confirm availability and get back to you.
We help you enquire for Normal boats, Light & Decorated boats, Bajra boats and Luxury Cruises, available on both a private and a shared basis depending on availability.
Yes. You can specify "Private" as your booking type in the enquiry form, and our team will suggest suitable boat options for your group size.
Dev Deepawali is one of the busiest evenings on the Ganga in Varanasi, so we recommend sending your enquiry as early as possible to improve your chances of getting your preferred boat type and time.
You can call us at +91 7080109917, +91 7080109918 or +91 7080109919, or reach us on WhatsApp and email at help.visitkashi@gmail.com.
