Shivakashi Travels: August 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Dev Diwali Tour Package – Varanasi 2025

Celebrate the Festival of Lights of the Gods in Kashi
📅 Date: 5th November 2025 | 📍 Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Witness the magical glow of Dev Deepawali as the sacred ghats of Varanasi come alive with millions of diyas (earthen lamps), spiritual chants, and vibrant cultural rituals. Shiv Akashi Travels invites you to be part of this once-a-year divine celebration.

✨ Tour Highlights:

Exclusive Evening Boat Ride on Dev Deepawali
Grand Ganga Aarti Ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Guided Temple Darshan: Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav, Sankat Mochan & more
Sunrise Boat Ride + Morning Ritual Experience
Day Trip to Sarnath – Land of Lord Buddha
Personalized Pick-up & Drop from Airport/Railway Station

🗓️ Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Dev Diwali Celebration

Pick-up from Varanasi Airport/Railway Station
Hotel Check-in & Brief Refresh
Evening Ghat Walk & Exclusive Boat Ride on the Ganga
Witness the entire ghats lit with thousands of diyas
Attend the spiritual Ganga Aarti
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Day 2 – Sunrise Boat Ride & City Tour

Early morning boat ride to witness Surya Arghya (sun salutation)
Visit sacred temples: Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna, Kal Bhairav, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas & Sankat Mochan
Return for breakfast at hotel

Day 2 (Post-lunch) – Sarnath Excursion

Visit to Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar & Sarnath Museum
Evening free for shopping or optional aarti/ghat visit
Overnight in Varanasi

Day 3 – Departure

Leisure breakfast & check-out
Drop at Railway Station / Airport

✅ Package Inclusions

Comfortable Hotel Accommodation (2 Nights)
Breakfast & Local Transfers
Private Boat Ride (Evening & Morning)
Guided City & Temple Tour
Sarnath Day Trip with AC Cab
24x7 On-Ground Support

❌ Exclusions

Entry tickets to monuments/museums
Personal expenses
Additional sightseeing not mentioned in itinerary
GST as applicable

🎯 Why Choose Shiv Akashi Travels?

Local Experts with Decades of Experience
Verified Boatmen & Guides
Personalized Itineraries – No Group Rush
24x7 Customer Assistance
100% Safety & Satisfaction Guarantee

📞 Book Your Dev Diwali Experience Now!

Limited seats available due to high demand during the festival.
📲 Call/WhatsApp: +91 8081787687
📧 Emil - info@shivakashitravels.com

Tour Package

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Ganga Mahotsav

The Ganga Mahotsav is an annual, five-day grand festival celebrated in Varanasi, India, with the primary aim of showcasing the cultural heritage and significance of the sacred River Ganges. This event attracts visitors from across the globe and serves as a beautiful celebration that reveres the river and its profound spiritual importance in Varanasi. Throughout the festival's duration, a diverse array of cultural performances takes place, encompassing classical music and dance recitals, captivating art exhibitions, thrilling boat races, and the majestic Ganga Aarti, a significant worship ceremony held at the renowned Dashashwamedh Ghat. The Ganga Aarti involves elaborate rituals performed by priests, accompanied by hymns, and the ethereal sight of lamps and candles floating on the water, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle.

One of the highlights of the festival is the procession led by a group of revered priests who ceremoniously carry the holy Ganges water. This sanctified water is then poured into a sizable tank, attracting people from all walks of life who seek to partake in the sacred act of taking a dip to attain spiritual purification.

In addition to the religious elements, the Ganga Mahotsav also encompasses various cultural performances, including captivating dance, melodious music, and engaging theater presentations. The festival provides a platform to celebrate the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the region.

To enhance the overall experience, numerous stalls are set up during the event, offering a diverse range of items such as delectable food, souvenirs, and religious artifacts, providing attendees with an opportunity to indulge in local flavors and take home cherished mementos from their visit to Varanasi.

In essence, the Ganga Mahotsav stands as a profound testament to the deep-rooted reverence that the people of India hold for the sacred Ganges River. By commemorating the river's historical and cultural significance, this vibrant festival fosters a sense of unity and spiritual devotion among the participants, while also attracting travelers and pilgrims from around the world who seek to witness and be a part of this unique cultural celebration.

Organized By: The Ganga Mahotsav is organized by various cultural organizations, government bodies, and local authorities in Varanasi.

06 Nov, 2025 - 08 Nov, 2025

Evening