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Boats and Boating in River Ganges in Varanasi

Yoga is an important recreational and spiritual activity that is common along the banks of the river. You can find many classes happening along the river banks. There are schools that provide diploma courses in Yoga in Varanasi.

Ashrams are common along the river banks. These ashrams are famous for low cost accommodation, meditation, yoga and other spiritual activities.

Shopping along the riverside for perfumes, incense sticks and sculptures is an interesting form of souvenir shopping.

There are 88 ghats along the river in Varanasi. Each ghat has a speciality and specific rituals and others.

Ganga Aarti of Varanasi is the most important tourist attraction that pulls thousands of tourists to Varanasi.

You can spot Hindu styled cremation and rituals along the riverside.

Boating in Varanasi is an important activity. Boating during sunrise and sunset will be aesthetically pleasing.

Ganges dolphins are becoming rare and endangered. You can find small groups of dolphins during cruising. It would take a considerable amount of time to spot the mammal but it is worth your time.

There are numerous temples along the side of the river. There is a Shiva temple, which is partially submerged into the river. It is an important attraction to row past the temple in a boat.

Apart from these, numerous attractions are linked with River Ganges. Due to the rituals and human activities, the pollution level of the river is increasing year after year. Measures are being taken to increase the purity of the water.

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Uploaded on March 2, 2020
Taken on February 22, 2020