A festival break planned around your family
Dev Deepawali brings lamps, celebrations and evening activity to the riverfront. Planning your accommodation, transfers and boat seats together helps keep your visit organized. Plan room sharing, meal preferences and travel times together so children, parents and grandparents can enjoy the visit at a comfortable pace.
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.
Rooms, meals and transfers for your family
For this itinerary, plan to arrive the day before Dev Diwali and depart the following day. Share your train or flight times before confirming sightseeing: a late arrival or early departure can shorten the time available.
Request a family room, adjoining rooms or extra beds, subject to hotel availability. Share children’s ages so occupancy and meal charges can be quoted accurately. The hotel name, two-night stay, meal plan, check-in time and transfer arrangements should appear in your final quote.
Check our Dev Diwali date guide or explore the customizable Dev Diwali tour package if you need a different stay length. Short on time? See our 1 night 2 days tour package instead, or explore the 3 nights 4 days tour package for more time in Kashi.
Choose your Dev Diwali boat option
Dev Diwali Varanasi boat options range from shared seating to a private AC cruise. Compare capacity, seating style and boarding comfort for your family before adding a boat to your 2 nights 3 days package.
Dev Diwali Shared Motor Boat
Good for: budget-friendly family groups
A shared motor boat for Dev Diwali gives a straightforward river view of the illuminated ghats at the lowest seat price. Seating is shared with other guests on the same boat.
Dev Diwali Light Motor Boat
Good for: a steadier ride for children and grandparents
Review seating and package details for the light motor boat, a step up in comfort while remaining a shared-seating option for your family's Dev Diwali Varanasi trip.
Dev Diwali Bajra Boat
Good for: families wanting a decorated deck experience
The Bajra boat offers a larger, decorated deck with open-air seating — a popular Dev Diwali Varanasi choice for families celebrating together.
Dev Diwali Luxury AC Cruise
Good for: families wanting extra comfort and washrooms on board
Review cruise facilities and booking options for the luxury AC cruise, Visit Kashi's premium Dev Diwali boat category for families visiting Varanasi.
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.
Family tour package FAQs
What is the suggested family itinerary?
Arrive and settle into your hotel on day one, enjoy Dev Diwali with your selected boat experience on day two, and depart on day three. Short sightseeing visits and rest breaks can be tailored to your family.
How is the family tour package priced?
The quote depends on adult count, children’s ages, hotel rooms, extra beds, meals, transfers and boat choice. Ask for an itemized total for the whole family before confirming.
Can children and grandparents join the tour?
Discuss ages, walking comfort and boarding needs before choosing the boat and hotel. Ask about boarding steps, seating, washrooms and suitable life-jacket sizes. Arrangements depend on the selected services and availability.
Is a private cab or private boat included?
A private cab can be requested for transfers and sightseeing. Shared boat seats and private boats are different options. Your written quote confirms the vehicle, boat type and services included.
Can we request family rooms and meals for children?
Yes. Share room-sharing preferences, extra-bed requirements and dietary needs when enquiring. Availability and any additional charges are confirmed with the hotel and package quote.