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Group Boat Booking in Varanasi — 20 to 100 Guests on One River

Two-deck Bajra boats, coordinated convoys and a dedicated ground contact so nobody in your group gets lost between the hotel and the ghat.

From ₹12,499 · Confirmed on WhatsApp in 30 Minutes
20–100
Guests Handled
₹12,499
From, Per Boat
2 Decks
Bajra Capacity
1
Dedicated Coordinator
84
Ghats On Route
Group Boat Booking Varanasi in Varanasi on the Ganga
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Group Boat Booking Varanasi

Large Groups Fail on Logistics, Not on Boats

Finding a boat for forty people in Varanasi is easy. Getting forty people from a hotel through closed lanes to the right ghat, aboard, seated and back again without losing anyone is the actual job — and it is where most group bookings come apart.

So every group booking we take includes a coordinator whose only role that evening is your group. They meet you at the hotel or the road head, walk the group down together, handle boarding in order, count heads on and off, and stay reachable on a phone the whole time.

For groups up to 50 a single Bajra works. Above that we run two or more boats in convoy, moving together and holding position together, so the group stays a group rather than splitting into boats that lose sight of each other.

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    One Coordinator, Your Group OnlyHotel pickup, ghat walk, boarding, head counts, return. Contactable throughout.
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    Two-Deck Bajra BoatsUpper deck for viewing, covered lower deck for seating and shade. 20 to 50 guests per boat.
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    Sound System IncludedA microphone that carries over water — essential for a tour leader, a speech or an announcement.
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    Group CateringBuffet-style Banarasi thali, snacks or packed meals. Vegetarian, Jain and non-vegetarian handled separately.
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    School and College RatesDiscounted pricing for educational groups, with an additional supervisor cap and mandatory jackets for all students.
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    Transport CoordinationWe work with your bus operator on drop and pickup points, which change when the ghat roads close.
Packages & Pricing

Group Boat Booking — Transparent Prices

Fixed at booking. No festival surge, no per-head top-up at the ghat, no hidden charges.

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Single Bajra
₹12,499
per boat · 2 hours · 20–35 guests
  • Two-deck Bajra boat
  • Licensed crew and life jackets
  • Sound system
  • Ganga Aarti viewing position
  • Group coordinator
  • Bottled water
  • Catering
  • Decoration
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Multi-Boat Convoy
₹40,000
2+ boats · 3 hours · 50–100 guests
  • Two or more Bajra boats in convoy
  • Coordinated positioning
  • Catering across all boats
  • Sound on lead boat
  • Coordinator per boat
  • Full photo and video coverage
  • Hotel transfer coordination

Group Types We Handle Most Often

Different groups need different things from the same river.

Family reunions and destination gatherings

Mixed ages, so boarding assistance and covered seating matter more than speed.

Tour operator and travel agent groups

Fixed itineraries, invoices, and predictable timings. We hold standing slots for regular partners — see contact for trade rates.

Corporate teams and offsites

Catering, a sound system for a short address, and a clean start and end time. See corporate boat booking.

School and college trips

Jackets for every student, a strict supervisor ratio, no upper-deck standing and a documented head count at both ends.

Practical Limits Worth Knowing

A Bajra's licensed capacity is real, not a suggestion, and we hold to it — a boat rated for 40 carries 40. If your group is 46 you are booking two boats, and we would rather tell you that at enquiry than at the ghat.

River level also matters. Between July and September the Ganga runs high and fast, and the administration restricts large-boat movement on some days at short notice. We will still take the booking in monsoon, but we will tell you the risk up front and refund in full if the river is closed.

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Real Photos From Our Boats

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The Bajra Fleet
Boats at Varanasi ghat available for group booking
Boarding at the Ghat
Questions

Group Boat Booking FAQs

What is the largest group you can take on the Ganga?
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One Bajra seats up to 50. Above that we run boats in convoy — we regularly handle 80 to 100 guests across two or three boats moving and holding position together. For 150 or more, give us three weeks.
How much does group boat booking cost in Varanasi?
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A single Bajra for 20 to 35 guests starts at ₹12,499 for two hours. A decorated boat with catering for 30 to 50 is ₹22,000. A multi-boat convoy for 50 to 100 starts at ₹40,000. Pricing is per boat, not per head.
Do you offer rates for travel agents and tour operators?
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Yes. We work with agents and operators on standing rates, invoicing and priority slots during peak season. Contact us with your expected volume.
Can you cater for a group on the boat?
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Yes — buffet-style Banarasi thali, snacks or packed meals, with vegetarian, Jain and non-vegetarian handled as separate lines. Confirm numbers 48 hours ahead.
Is a group boat safe for children and elderly guests?
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Yes, with the right boat. Bajra boats have a covered lower deck with proper seating and stable boarding. Tell us the age range at enquiry and we will assign a boat and boarding point that suits it, with assisted boarding.

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