Majuli Island-Kaziranga Adventure Delight (7 Days)

Visit Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary on an elephant. Enjoy the sight of wild animals and colorful birds in their natural habitat. After the visit, return to the hotel for a rest. Take a Jeep safari to the National Park in the afternoon. Overnight stay will be in Kaziranga.

On this day after breakfast, we will proceed for Majuli Island, the spectacle of rustic charm, virgin landscape, colorful village life, and concentration of spiritual ethos of Assam. First, we will reach Nimalighat in Jorhat. From there, we will catch a ferry crossing Brahmputra River to Majuli Island. It will take around one hour to reach Majuli Island. From the bank of River Brahmaputra in Majuli Island, transfer to Homestay. We will visit the sunset point on foot. Get the first-hand experience of the original beauty of this destination with chirping birds, synchronizing with waves of the river, herds of cattle crossing water channels in the backdrop of the setting sun. It will be a lifetime experience for visitors. Overnight stay will be in unique bamboo huts in Majuli.

On this day, we will be visiting Satras or monasteries, the socio-cultural centers. To witness the continued existence of ancient art form of making hand-made masks, which are the vital part of drama enacted to depict the victory of right over wrong. One can also indulge in mask making and interact with monks to know the intricacies involved in the process. After visiting the monasteries, we will visit the village of Potters, where they make a beautiful piece of art using only hands and toes without employing a potter’s wheel. Due to the nature of their occupation, potters tend to live near the riverbank. Still, due to continued erosion, they have to migrate every year to the island’s interior. Overnight stay will be in Majuli.

Undertake a walking tour of the weaver’s village. It provides a rare opportunity to observe the ancient practice of weaving of the Mishing tribe, originally from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, the art of spinning beautiful patterns from old technology and their way of life. Also, we will be observing the art of making local beer by the woman folks of this tribe. During the visit, one can interact with them and get information regarding their moment of joy, hardships, culture, traditions, and way of life on the island. The main occupation of these tribes is agriculture. This visit will also elaborate on their agricultural practices, unique to Majuli Island because it is flooded every year during monsoon months. Overnight stay will be in Majuli.

After breakfast, we will proceed to the riverbank to catch a ferry to Jorhat. From there, we will move to Gauhati and transfer to the hotel. If time permits, we will be visiting Kamakhya Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and is the ancient sacrificial site and full of intrigue due to tantric practices. Overnight stay will be in Guwahati.

Tour ends. If informed in advance, Adventure Delight will be more than happy to make any further arrangements.

Ans. One can catch a train or hire a cab for Nemati Ghat in Jorhat from Guwahati. From Nemati Ghat (River Bank), the ferry starts twice a day for Majuli Island. The distance between Guwahati and Jorhat is 310 km, and it takes around five hours to reach Jorhat from Guwahati.

Ans. The best time to visit Majuli Island is October to March. That is autumn, winter, and spring seasons. In the summer, the weather is hot and sultry, and in monsoon, the Brahmputra river is in a spate of a flood, hence not advisable. During October to March, the waves of Brahmputra are modest, and the weather is also pleasant to appreciate the virgin beauty, culture, and sites of Majuli Island.

Ans. Yes. It is pretty safe to visit Majuli Islands for solo lady travelers. The people are helpful, hospitable, god-fearing, and easy to talk to on Majuli Island. It is a crime-free Island society in Majuli Islands.

Ans. There are no ATMs on Majuli Island. It is advisable to carry cash from the mainland as connectivity is an issue.

Ans. Yes, there is no prohibition in Majuli Islands.

Ans. Yes. It is the most ancient site of Vaishnavites monasteries dated back to the 15th century. It has twenty-six surviving Satras (Monasteries). It is famous for handmade masks, dances, music, and drama due to its remoteness and rustic beauty. Majuli Island is in the middle of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The scenery of the fields, the simple life of the natives, sunrise, sunsets, chirping of birds synchronizing with the sound of the river’s waves, villagers singing folk songs, and domestic animals negotiating the waterways are not only mesmerizing but a memorable experience for the visitors.

Ans. Yes, there are staying options on Majuli Island. But please don’t expect luxury as in big cities. The accommodation available is quite neat and clean and has bare minimum amenities. We recommend staying in traditional stilt bamboo huts. It will present an opportunity to interact with local people and be enlightened with their culture, way of life, beliefs, and moments of joy. The topping on the cake is home-cooked food.

Ans. Kaziranga National Park is 247 km from Guwahati, the capital city of the Indian state of Assam.

Ans. One can hire a cab from Guwahati to visit Kaziranga National Park. It takes around four hours to reach Kaziranga National Park from Guwahati.

Ans. The best time to visit Kaziranga National Park is October to March. That is autumn, winter, and spring seasons. In the summer, the weather is hot and sultry, and in monsoon, the Brahmputra river is in a spate of floods, hence not advisable. It is closed in the summer and monsoon months. It opens w.e.f 1 October every year.

Ans. Yes. It is pretty safe to visit Kaziranga National Park for solo lady travelers. The people are helpful, hospitable, god-fearing, and easy to talk to in Kaziranga National Park.

Ans. There are no ATMs in Kaziranga National Park. It is advisable to carry sufficient cash from Guwahati.

Ans. Only the BSNL network works in Majuli Island and Kaziranga National Park. Some other networks also work.

Ans. Yes. It is one of the last habitats of one-horned rhinoceros globally and is the World Heritage site. It is home to about 1500 hundred one-horned rhinoceros apart from Bison, Deers, and Tigers, local and migratory birds and is a natural breeding ground for elephants due to its unspoiled lush green forest, wetlands, and grasslands. All these points make Kaziranga National Park a must-visit destination.