- Where
- Majuli district, across the Brahmaputra from Jorhat
- Distance
- About 14 km from Jorhat to Nimati Ghat, then a 1–1.5 hour ferry
- Timings
- Ferries roughly 7–8 am to 3–4 pm; check the day's schedule
- Entry fee
- None; ferry about ₹15 per person, vehicles extra
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–March; Raas Mahotsav in November
- Time needed
- One or two nights
Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra, often called the largest in the world, though erosion has shrunk it over the last century. It's the centre of Assam's neo-Vaishnavite culture: about two dozen satras (monasteries) founded in the tradition of Srimanta Sankardev, where monks keep alive dance, music and mask-making. Between them are paddy fields, wetlands and Mising villages of houses on stilts.
What to do
Visit the satras (Auniati, Kamalabari, Dakhinpat and Samaguri for masks), cycle between villages, watch birds on the wetlands, and stay in a bamboo homestay. In November, the Raas Mahotsav fills the island with performances of Krishna's life.
How to reach
Drive to Nimati Ghat near Jorhat and take the government ferry to Kamalabari Ghat, about an hour to an hour and a half. Ferries stop in the afternoon, so plan to cross in the morning. Jorhat has an airport and a railway station.
Majuli Island: questions travellers ask
How do I get to Majuli?
By ferry from Nimati Ghat near Jorhat to Kamalabari Ghat, about 1–1.5 hours. Cars can go on the ferry for an extra charge.
How many days are enough for Majuli?
One night lets you see the main satras; two lets you slow down with village walks and a sunset on the river.
When is the best time to visit Majuli?
October to March. The Raas Mahotsav in November is the highlight; the monsoon brings floods.
What is the last ferry from Majuli?
Usually mid-afternoon, around 3–4 pm. Check the day's timings at the ghat.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
