Begin beside the Ganges
Ease into the day with an optional riverside walk or morning boat ride, leaving time for breakfast and a relaxed start.
THE CITY OF LIGHT · A JOURNEY TO REMEMBER
Book Dev Diwali Varanasi Tour Package
Plan a stay in Kashi around its festival of lights. Combine time along the ghats with sightseeing and your preferred boat experience on the Ganges.
Choose your travel dates, hotel category and boat option. Visit Kashi will help you build a personalized itinerary and quote.
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THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR STAY
A day by the Ganges.
A night full of light.
Your Dev Diwali experience, from a gentle morning to a glowing riverfront. This is a suggested flow; final timings and activities follow your confirmed package.
- EARLY MORNING01
- AFTERNOON02
Get ready for the river
Return from sightseeing, take a break and head to the meeting point confirmed for your chosen boat. Keep extra time for festival traffic.
- EVENING03
Experience the aarti
Take in the glow of the riverfront and the evening rituals from your arranged viewing location or boat route.
- AFTER DARK04
Watch Kashi light up
Look out across the illuminated ghats. Light displays and fireworks may form part of the evening, depending on the festival programme.
- ON THE RIVER05
A night to remember
Enjoy the festive atmosphere aboard your selected boat, with time to take photographs and share the celebration with your group.
- AFTER THE RIDE06
Return and unwind
Follow the confirmed disembarkation and transfer arrangements, then settle in for the night before your onward plans.
Make the celebration part of your own Kashi journey.
Plan my Dev Diwali tripPlanning a quick visit?
Explore the Dev Diwali 1 night 2 days itinerary with customised hotel, cab and boat options.
Looking for a short festival break?
Explore our Dev Diwali Varanasi 2 nights 3 days tour package for a focused arrival, celebration and departure itinerary.
Want more time in Kashi?
Explore our Dev Diwali Varanasi 3 nights 4 days tour package for extra days to cover Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath alongside the festival evening.
Build your Dev Diwali holiday in Varanasi
Dev Deepawali brings lamps, celebrations and evening activity to the riverfront. Planning your accommodation, transfers and boat seats together helps keep your visit organized. This customizable tour suits families, couples and groups who want help arranging their time in Varanasi.
Stay and transfers
Request a hotel category and airport or railway station transfers that suit your arrival and departure plans.
Ghats and sightseeing
Discuss a guided walk, temple visits or a Sarnath excursion according to your interests and available time.
Boat experience
Choose from shared boats, Bajra boats and AC cruises, subject to availability and your confirmed package.
Suggested 3-day, 2-night itinerary
Use this as a starting point; the final itinerary and timings will be confirmed with your quote.
Day 1: Arrive and explore Kashi
Arrive in Varanasi, settle into your selected hotel and explore the old city or ghats as time permits. An evening Ganga Aarti visit can be requested.
Day 2: Dev Diwali celebrations
Keep the daytime flexible for local sightseeing and rest. Reach the confirmed meeting point for your selected boat experience, then enjoy views of the festive riverfront. Boat routes and timings depend on local arrangements.
Day 3: Sightseeing and departure
Request a morning outing or Sarnath visit if your departure schedule allows, followed by your arranged station or airport transfer.
See our Dev Diwali date and planning guide when choosing your travel dates.
Choose your Dev Diwali boat option
- Shared motor boat — explore a shared river experience.
- Light motor boat — review seating and package details.
- Bajra boat — explore the decorated deck experience.
- Luxury AC cruise — review the cruise facilities and booking options.
Boat-only prices are separate from a full tour package. Your quote will confirm the chosen option and total cost.
What to confirm in your package
Ask for a written breakdown of hotel nights, room occupancy, meals, transfers, sightseeing, guide services and boat seats. Temple entry arrangements, personal expenses and any extra activities should be discussed separately. Only services listed in your confirmed quote are included.
Share any mobility needs, children's ages and dietary preferences while planning. Confirm payment terms and the cancellation policy before paying.
Dev Diwali tour package FAQs
What can a Dev Diwali Varanasi tour package include?
Ask for a package combining a hotel stay, arrival and departure transfers, local sightseeing and a Dev Diwali boat experience. Your written quote will specify the services included.
How much does a Dev Diwali tour package cost?
The package price depends on your travel dates, group size, hotel category, transport and boat choice. Request a personalized quote before booking.
Can I choose a cruise or Bajra boat?
You can request a shared motor boat, light motor boat, Bajra boat or AC cruise. Seats and the final boat assignment are subject to availability and confirmation.
Is the suggested itinerary fixed?
No. The itinerary can be adjusted to your arrival time, preferred stay length and interests. Festival crowds, river conditions and local restrictions may affect the schedule.
How do I confirm my tour booking?
Share your travel dates, guest count and preferences with Visit Kashi. Review the written itinerary, total price, payment terms and cancellation policy before confirming.