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Majuli

World's Largest River Island & Vaishnava Culture

Recommended

2 days

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

350

About

The world's largest inhabited river island in the Brahmaputra (though shrinking due to erosion). Majuli is the heart of Assamese Vaishnava culture — 22 sattras (monasteries) with classical Sattriya dance, mask making, and village life.

Must-see highlights

Brahmaputra ferry crossing (world's largest river island)
Kamalabari Sattra monastery
Auniati Sattra cultural exhibits
Sattriya dance live performance
Traditional mask making workshop
Mishing tribal village homestay
Sunset over Brahmaputra sandbar
Pottery making at Salmora village
Horticulture garden & orchids
Majuli festival of Raas Mahotsav (Nov)
Cycling across the island

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jorhat 20km · Jorhat Airport 20km

Nearby attractions

Kamalabari SattraAuniati SattraGaramur SattraMask-making villagesBrahmaputra ferry

How to get here

GuwahatiJorhat

flight · 45m

3,500

approx.

JorhatNimati Ferry Ghat

bus · 30m

50

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Jorhat20 km
Jorhat Airport20 km

Stay Options

budget500/night
mid1,500/night
luxury4,000/night

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