The morning aarti time at Dashashwamedh Ghat is 4:30 to 5:30 AM, and the evening Ganga Aarti follows at a time that shifts by season. Both are free to watch. A boat gives the best view of the priests, so board about 45 minutes before each ceremony. Plan two full days to see both. Most first-time visitors to Varanasi come for one thing: the morning aarti time at the riverside, when the city is...