Ramnagar Fort Boat Ride: A Royal Heritage Tour Across the Ganga
There are few more memorable cultural experiences along the banks of the sacred river Ganga than a boat ride to Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi. Situated on the east bank of the Ganga, Ramnagar Fort was once the royal palace of the kings of Banaras; the fort combines history, spirituality and natural beauty.
Prior to coming to Ramnagar Fort, visitors can take part in a relaxing boat ride across the ganga river. Visitors can see the well-known ghats in Varanasi before arriving at Ramnagar Fort. By utilizing Car Rental Services in Varanasi, visitors can provide a seamless experience by combining their boat ride with local sightseeing and taxi service.
Ramnagar Fort via Boat Ride Experience
The boat ride to Ramnagar Fort commonly departs from one of the three major ghats – Dashashwamedha Ghat, Rajendra Prasad Ghat or Assi Ghat. The boat will take visitors across the river, to the Ramnagar Fort complex.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Ganga boat ride
- Visit to Ramnagar Fort palace
- Walk through Ramnagar market
- Visit to the 200-year-old Durga Temple nearby
The boat ride typically lasts 2-3 hours depending on which sites are included in the itinerary. The maximum duration of one-way travel is 1.5 hours. The boat should be hired directly from the ghat; please note that it is necessary to estimate your travel time to or from Ramnagar Fort, as delays can occur due to local traffic. Therefore, allow enough time to complete your excursion to and from the fort based on your planned itinerary.
About Ramnagar Fort
Ramnagar Fort is a landmark of Varanasi which has deep historical significance. The fort was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the year 1750 and is actually still used by the current royal family. It is located about 14 kms from Varanasi, features Mughal architectural style, made out of sandstone, and overlooks the Ganga River.
People visiting Ramnagar Fort will find the following attractions:
- Museum with antique items in it
- Courtyards of the palace with balconies
- Miniature temples in the fort
- Gardens that face the ganga River
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The festival of Ramlila celebrated at Ramnagar Fort is one of the top attractions internationally recognised for its traditional style of celebrating Ramnila.
Best Time to Start the Boat Ride
The best time to take a boat ride to Ramnagar Fort would be daytime hours. Recommended timetables are:
- Summer - 8:00 a.m.
- Winter - 8:30 a.m.
The best period to visit Ramnagar Fort is from the month of October through the month of March, when the weather will be the most suitable for sightseeing.
Why Choose Car Rental in Varanasi
To plan for the boat tour to Ramnagar Fort, there will be many excursuses that need to be scheduled properly to avoid delays and conflicts in tour schedules. We have all of the services necessary to coordinate a complete travel package for Ramnagar Fort including:
- Booking of Motor Boats
- Bookings for Local Sightseeing Tours
- Pick Up and Drop Off Service using a Taxi
- Customised Package Deals
- Driver and Tour Guide Included in the Package Price.
The Boat Ride To Ramnagar Fort Can Be Combined With:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Ganga Aarti & Ganga Riverboat Ride
- Sunrise Boat Ride On The ganga
- Sarnath Tour
We Make This A Comfortable & Well Organised Travel Option