- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹800–4,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 25 km away
- Nearest airport
- 30 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Majuli
A slow, offbeat island in the Brahmaputra — Vaishnavite satras with mask-making and dance traditions, and Mising stilt villages.
Things to do in Majuli
Nimati Ghat Ferry
Nimati Ghat Ferry is the main transit point for crossing the Brahmaputra River between Jorhat and the river island of Majuli in Assam. Passengers board country boats and larger vessels here to travel across the vast river.
Tip: Arrive early to secure a good spot on the boat
Kamalabari Satra
Kamalabari Satra is a prominent temple and cultural center located in Majuli, Assam. It is known as a key hub for the preservation and practice of the traditional Satriya dance and art forms.
Tip: Dress modestly as it is a working monastery
Auniati Satra
Auniati Satra is a historic monastery on the Majuli river island in Assam, following the Ekasarana Dharma. Established during the Ahom dynasty, it features a small museum and celibate monks who practice traditional art forms like Sattriya dance and theatrical bhaonas.
Tip: Dress modestly as this is an active religious monastery.
Samaguri Satra
Samaguri Satra in Majuli is a well-known cultural center famous for its traditional mask-making workshops. Artisans here craft vibrant ritual masks used in classical Assamese dance dramas and storytelling.
Tip: Interact with the artisans to understand the techniques and natural colors used in making the masks.
Mising Villages
Mising villages in Majuli are known for their traditional bamboo stilt houses and vibrant handloom weaving culture. Visitors can observe the unique lifestyle of the Mising community along the river island.
Tip: Always ask permission before taking photographs of residents or their homes
Brahmaputra Sunset
Brahmaputra Sunset is a peaceful viewpoint located in Majuli, Assam. Visitors can experience the serene beauty of the sun setting over the vast river.
Tip: Carry a light jacket as the breeze near the river can get chilly after sunset.
Raas Festival
Raas Festival in Majuli, Assam, India features traditional Krishna dance-dramas performed across the local satras. Visitors can experience vibrant cultural enactments that bring ancient stories to life through music and performance.
Tip: Check the schedule at the local satras beforehand to plan which performances to attend.
Where to stay in Majuli
Garamur
Bamboo cottages near the satras.
Kamalabari
Satra guesthouses.
What to eat
Mising thali
Fish in banana leaf, greens and rice.
Apong
Mising rice beer.
Good to know
- The last ferries leave Nimati Ghat around 3–4 pm.
- Rent a bicycle or scooter to get around.
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