Assam · Solo Traveler · 4 Days
Majuli Island & Brahmaputra Heritage
Jorhat, Majuli
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This Majuli Island tour package takes you to one of the world's largest river islands for two nights in a Majuli eco-homestay. You cross the Brahmaputra by ferry from Nimati Ghat near Jorhat, visit the Vaishnavite satras of Auniati, Kamalabari and Samaguri (famous for mask-making), and spend time in Mishing villages known for their stilt houses.
The Majuli Island & Brahmaputra Heritage is a 4 days cultural & Heritage journey through Jorhat, Majuli in Assam. Thoughtfully paced for 2-10 travelers, it brings together world's largest river island, Vaishnavite satras and Mishing villages & mask-making.
Over 4 days, you travel at a relaxed, unhurried pace with hand-picked stays, a private vehicle, and an experienced local driver who knows the routes and the seasons. Nights are spent in jorhat hotel and Majuli eco-homestay, so you rest well between days on the road.
The ideal window to travel is Oct-Mar (Raas festival in Nov), when the weather and views are at their best. No ILP needed for Assam. Ferry timings to Majuli are weather-dependent, so we keep the schedule flexible.
- World's largest river island
- Vaishnavite satras
- Mishing villages & mask-making
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Jorhat
Jorhat airport / station → Jorhat town
We meet you at Jorhat, Assam's tea capital. You spend the afternoon around the old tea estates and colonial bungalows, and stop at the Jorhat Gymkhana Club, one of the oldest in the country. In the evening we brief you on the ferry to Majuli and its timings.
Meals: DinnerStay: JorhatDay 2
Ferry to Majuli
Jorhat → Nimati Ghat (approx. 14 km) → ferry to Majuli (1–1.5 hrs)
You drive to Nimati Ghat and take the public ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli, one of the largest river islands in the world. In the afternoon you visit Auniati and Kamalabari satras, Vaishnavite monasteries founded in the 16th century. If a performance is on, you can watch monks perform Sattriya, the classical dance that started in these satras.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Majuli homestayDay 3
Majuli culture
Local · Samaguri, Mishing villages, Salmora
At Samaguri Satra you see how the large masks used in traditional plays are made from bamboo, clay and cloth. You then visit a Mishing village with its stilted bamboo houses and handloom, and Salmora, where potters still shape pots by hand without a wheel. End the day by the river for sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerStay: Majuli homestayDay 4
Return & departure
Majuli → ferry to Nimati Ghat → Jorhat · approx. 2–3 hrs
You take the morning ferry back to Nimati Ghat and drive to Jorhat airport or station. Ferries run a fixed schedule that can change with river levels, so the crossing time is confirmed the day before.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- Hotels & island homestay
- Breakfast and dinner
- Ferry & private transfers
- Guided satra visits
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- Lunches
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses
Stays & permits
Where you sleep
- Jorhat
- Night 1
- Majuli homestay
- Nights 2 & 3
- Jorhat hotel
- Majuli eco-homestay
Permits & travel notes
No ILP needed for Assam. Ferry timings to Majuli are weather-dependent, so we keep the schedule flexible.
Questions people ask
Where to stay in Majuli island?
Most visitors stay around Garamur and Kamalabari, in simple eco-homestays and bamboo cottages run by local families. This package includes two nights in a Majuli homestay.
How do you reach Majuli from Jorhat?
Drive to Nimati Ghat near Jorhat and take the ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli. Ferry timings change with the season and weather, so we keep the schedule flexible.
Can I do a Majuli tour from Guwahati?
Yes. Jorhat can be reached by flight or by a 6–7 hour road or rail journey from Guwahati, and we can add Kaziranga on the way.
When is the Raas festival in Majuli?
Raas Leela is celebrated in November around the full moon of Kartik. It's the busiest time on the island, so book homestays early.