Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes, many couples prefer a private boat for Dev Deepawali so they can enjoy the illuminated ghats without sharing the boat with strangers.

Yes, you can mention any special occasion in the enquiry message, and our team will note it — please avoid relying on us for surprises that depend on exact timing, since availability is confirmed only after enquiry.

Yes, private boats generally give you more freedom to take photos and videos without other passengers in the frame, compared to a shared boat.

A private booking is the most suitable option if you specifically want to avoid sharing your boat with other groups during Dev Deepawali.

Yes, a shared boat is often the most practical and affordable option for solo travellers wanting to see Dev Deepawali from the river.

Yes, couples on a budget often choose a shared boat, though a private boat is recommended if you prefer not to share the ride with other passengers.

Yes, a shared boat carries multiple bookings together, so you may be seated alongside other travellers who booked the same slot.

Yes, you can ask our booking team about switching to a private booking when they contact you, subject to availability and any price difference.

A Normal Boat is a traditional wooden rowboat — the simplest and most commonly used boat type on the Varanasi ghats.

Yes, Normal boats can generally be booked either privately or on a shared, per-seat basis, subject to availability.

Capacity varies by boat, but Normal boats commonly suit small groups, couples and families — check the specific boat listing for capacity details.

Life jackets are generally available on our boats; please confirm with our booking team at the time of your enquiry.

A Light & Decorated Boat is a boat fitted with festive lighting on the outside, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of Dev Deepawali.

Decoration style and extent can vary between boats and is confirmed closer to the time of booking.

Yes, many visitors choose this boat type specifically because the lighting makes for more photogenic pictures and videos.

Yes, Light & Decorated boats are available for both private and shared booking, subject to availability.

A Bajra is a larger, traditional double-hulled Varanasi boat, historically used for royal and ceremonial river journeys, known for its wider and more stable deck.

Bajra boats suit larger families, friend groups or small corporate groups who want to travel together on one boat.

Yes, due to its double-hulled design and wider deck, a Bajra generally offers more stability on the water compared to a smaller Normal boat.

Yes, private booking is commonly recommended for groups wanting to keep the full Bajra boat to themselves.

Yes, you can send an enquiry for our Luxury Cruise option, which offers more comfortable seating and a covered or partially covered deck.

Yes, the more comfortable seating and covered deck generally make the Luxury Cruise a suitable option for elderly members or young children.

Yes, Luxury Cruise availability is generally more limited than other boat types, so early enquiry is recommended.

Yes, the Luxury Cruise is available for private booking as well as, subject to availability, a shared basis.