In 2023, Varanasi will play host to a hot air balloon festival and a one-of-a-kind boat race, know about the tickets, their price and booking
Despite the crazy winter in northern India, Uttar Pradesh has chosen to transform the “Kashi Balloon and Boat Festival” into a carnival.
As they say, the winter season is a time for celebrations, and Varanasi is doing just that. This year, a variety of other adventure sports and activities will take place alongside the boat race and the hot air balloon festival in Varanasi. The festival’s logo has previously been made public by the state tourism department. It will be the most exciting event of the year, according to Priti Srivastava, the Deputy Director for Tourism in Varanasi, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
Already feeling ecstatic? Here is all the information you need to know about the Varanasi hot air balloon festival in 2023.
Varanasi Kashi hot air balloon and boat festival 2023 tickets price, ticket booking, location, dates
The boat racing event is anticipated to draw a sizable crowd, according to the Uttar Pradesh government and festival organisers. Local boatmen, primarily from the Majhi community, have been divided into 12 teams for the competitions. Experts from other states where boat racing is a popular sport have been brought in. Additionally, they would be incorporated into the teams to add professionalism to the competition and make it even more sporty.
Gangaputra, Kashi Lahiri, Navik Sena, Jal Yodhas, Ganga Lahiri, Kashi Keepers, Nauka Riders, Ganga Vahini, Jal Sena, Bhagirathi Sevaks, Ghat Keepers, and Haumukh Giants are the names of the 12 teams.
An area longer than 3 kilometres would be used for the race. Raj Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Mehta Ghat, and Panch Ganga Ghat will all be covered after starting at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Locations And Oraganisation
The hot air balloon in Varanasi, the event’s main draw, will be hosted for the second time this year. To make the celebration as great as it can be, the Uttar Pradesh tourism agency has invited organisations from five different nations, pilots from five different nations, and participants from 12 different regions of India.
The Central Hindu Boys School in Ramnagar and the grounds of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will serve as the locations for the balloons’ takeoff and landing.
Tickets of hot air balloons are at just 500 INR per person. You can enjoy this ride for about 45 minutes, enjoying the picturesque view of the entire city, from lush greenery to beautiful lakes. This ride is regulated by the regional tourism department with the distance covering 5-7km and the balloons being operated by national and international pilots.
Tickets can be brought directly from the venue.
The Whole 2023 Kashi Balloon And Boat Festival Schedule
On January 17, Varanasi will play host to the festival, which will run nonstop for four days till January 20. Beginning on January 17, a boat race will take place at Varanasi’s renowned Dashashwamedh Ghat. The hot air balloon festival will be held in Varanasi for the second time this year.
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