Majuli Island
River-island monasteries and Assam's laid-back soul
A slow trip to the world's largest river island on the Brahmaputra — Vaishnavite monasteries, mask-making villages and long, quiet evenings by the river.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹12,000 - ₹22,000
- Best time to visit
- November to March
- Nearest hub
- Jorhat
- Good for
- Solo, Couples, Friends
When to go: The island floods during the monsoon and ferries are unreliable.
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4-day itinerary for Majuli Island
Day 1: Jorhat to Majuli
- Ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli
- Evening cycling around the guesthouse village
Day 2: Satras (monasteries)
- Visit Kamalabari and Auniati Satras
- Watch a traditional mask-making demonstration
Day 3: Island life
- Cycle to remote villages and paddy fields
- Sunset by the river with local rice beer and Assamese food
Day 4: Departure
- Ferry back to Jorhat
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