Dev Deepawali 2026 Varanasi (24 Nov) | Cab, Boat & Tour Packages
Dev Deepawali celebrations on the ghats of Varanasi
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Dev Deepawali in Kashi, without the hassle

Cabs that know the festival drop points, boat seats on the Ganga and hotel stays, all arranged by a Varanasi travel desk running since 1992.

Tuesday, 24 November 2026 Ghats of Varanasi
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Festival cabs

Cab packages for Dev Deepawali

Roads to the ghats close to vehicles on the evening. Our drivers drop you at the nearest open point and pick you up from the same spot.

Festival evening cab24 Nov · 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Hotel pickup and drop Drop at nearest open point to ghats Driver waits for your return
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2-day festival car23–24 Nov · 8 hrs / 80 km per day
Airport or station pickup on arrival Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath visit Festival evening drop and pickup
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Group Tempo Traveller12, 17 or 26 seats · per day
One vehicle for the whole group Station pickup and sightseeing Festival evening drop and pickup
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Tour packages

Stay, boat and darshan, planned together

Decorated boat on the Ganga during Dev Deepawali in VaranasiONE EVENING
Dev Deepawali Boat Evening4 HRS
Boat seat Aarti view Cab pickup Assi–Raj Ghat
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Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, VaranasiBEST SELLER
Kashi Deepotsav2N/3D
Hotel + breakfast Boat evening Private cab Sarnath visit
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Pilgrim boats at Triveni Sangam, PrayagrajPILGRIMAGE
Kashi, Prayagraj & Ayodhya4N/5D
Private SUV Boat evening Sangam snan Ram Lalla darshan
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Boat booking

See it from the Ganga

Boats along the main ghats sell out first. Tell us your group size and we'll confirm availability.

Dev Deepawali boat booking in Varanasi
Shared motorboat seat20–30 people · 4 hrs
Private motorboatUp to 10 · 4 hrs
Bajra (large wooden boat)25–40 · 4 hrs
Jalsa electric cruiseComfortable cruise past the lit ghats
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Evening of 24 Nov

How the evening goes

3:30 PMPickup from your hotelDriver drops you at the nearest open point before closures.
5:08 PMDiyas are lit at sunsetLakhs of lamps light up the ghats along the river.
6:30 PMMaha Ganga AartiAt Dashashwamedh Ghat, best seen from a boat.
Late eveningFireworks, then back to the hotelYour cab waits at the agreed pickup point.

Tips for Dev Deepawali travellers

Arrive on 23 NovemberTrains, flights and hotels are busiest on the day itself.
Expect road closuresVehicles are stopped well before the ghats. Plan to walk the last stretch.
Travel lightLeave bags in the hotel or cab. Keep your phone charged.
Fix a meeting pointShare live location with your driver and group.

Triveni Sangam photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA). Placeholder image.

FAQs

Dev Deepawali 2026: travel questions

When is Dev Deepawali 2026 in Varanasi?

Dev Deepawali 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, on Kartik Purnima. The diyas are lit at sunset, around 5:08 PM.

Can cars go to the ghats on Dev Deepawali?

No. Roads near the ghats are closed to vehicles on the evening. Our drivers drop you at the nearest open point and pick you up from the same place after the celebrations.

Can you book a boat for Dev Deepawali?

Yes. We arrange shared motorboat seats, private motorboats and large bajra boats for groups. Boats sell out early, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

When should I arrive in Varanasi for Dev Deepawali?

Arrive on 23 November if you can. Trains, flights, hotels and roads are busiest on the festival day itself.

Do you have Tempo Travellers for groups during Dev Deepawali?

Yes. We provide 12, 17 and 25 seater Tempo Travellers and mini buses for groups, with station pickup, sightseeing and festival evening drop and pickup.

How do I book a Dev Deepawali cab or package?

Use the booking form on this page or send us a WhatsApp message on +91-9140935355. We reply with options and confirm your booking.