Morning Boat Ride And Guided Akhadas Tour

3-4 Hours

Varanasi

CODE
MFTVNS037

They say that the best way to learn about a place is to get deeper into its culture and connect with its roots. And nothing comes closer to Varanasi’s roots than its wrestling grounds/akhadas. Varanasi has a rich culture that promotes the traditional art of wrestling. In fact the akhadas of the city hold a special place in the natives’ and wrestlers’ hearts who treat it like a place of worship. This Varanasi tour package is designed to give you a closer look at the akhadas of Varanasi while also taking you on a soothing boat ride—an experience without which any Varanasi tour is incomplete.

Day 1 (28-11-2024)

The tour will begin at around 5:30 AM to give you a glimpse of the city in all its glory during the early hours of the morning. Our driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and take you to Dashashwamedh Ghat in an air-conditioned car for your morning boat ride. You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable tour guide who will educate you about the various facets of the city during a one-hour long boat ride to Manikarnika Ghat. This calming cruise will be enough to make you fall in love with Varanasi. You will see the stunning beauty of the city in the light of the rising sun and hear the sounds of priests chanting—a sound that is no less than music to the ears.
After you disembark from the boat at the Manikarnika Ghat, we will take you for the akhadas tour. The traditional Indian form of wrestling, kushti, is practiced and played on the akhadas or the wrestling grounds. The sport varies from the western form of wrestling and has its own set of rules. During the tour, you will not only get a chance to view the pehelwans or wrestlers practicing the sport but also interact with them. The session will provide you with unique insights into the sport coming directly from the horse’s mouth!
With this, the 4-hour long tour will come to an end. Our driver will safely drop you back at your hotel, and you can continue with the rest of the activities planned for the day.
**Sunrise depends on the weather condition.