Majuli, India: travel guide
A Brahmaputra river island of satras, mask-makers and Mishing villages
The world's largest river island on the Brahmaputra — a living museum of Neo-Vaishnavite satras, mask-making, and traditional Mishing tribal culture.
About Majuli
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra in Assam, reached by ferry from the mainland. It is a place of flat green paddy fields, bamboo houses and slow water, quite unlike most Indian destinations.
It is the heart of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, with monasteries known as satras such as Auniati, Kamalabari and Dakhinpat, and mask-making at Samaguri. You can also spend time in a Mishing tribal village, where houses stand on stilts, and watch birds and sunsets from the riverbank. Getting around is by cycle, scooter or on foot.
Majuli suits travellers who like cultural depth and quiet over sightseeing lists. Plan a night or two. The cooler, dry months from November to March are the most comfortable, and the river's seasonal flooding affects roads and ferries in the monsoon.
- Country
- India
- Currency
- INR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Nearest airport
- JRH
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Top places to visit in Majuli
Samaguri Satra (Mask Making)
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A renowned monastery (satra) famous for its centuries-old art of making vibrant bamboo-and-clay masks used in Bhaona dance-dramas — a living craft you can watch.
Auniati Satra
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
One of Majuli's most important Vaishnavite monasteries, with a museum of royal artefacts, manuscripts and the Paalnaam and Apsara dance traditions.
Kamalabari Ghat (Brahmaputra Ferry)
Nature · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
The main ferry ghat linking Majuli to Jorhat across the mighty Brahmaputra — the scenic gateway to the world's largest river island.
Kamalabari Satra
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A historic satra and centre of art, culture and classical Sattriya dance and music, set amid serene monastery grounds.
Mishing Tribal Village
Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A traditional Mishing stilt-house village where you can experience tribal life, handloom weaving, apong (rice beer) and warm homestay hospitality.
Dakhinpat Satra
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A grand Vaishnavite satra known for its Raas Mahotsav festival, prayer halls and the devotional life of the island's monastic community.
Majuli Wetlands & Birding
Wildlife · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
The island's seasonal wetlands and beels that host migratory birds — pelicans, storks and ducks — in winter, a paradise for birdwatchers.
Garamur Satra
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A central satra near Garamur town, an active monastery preserving the Neo-Vaishnavite Bhaona theatre and devotional traditions of Majuli.
Salmora Pottery Village
Cultural · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A riverside village where potters still hand-make earthenware without a wheel, using clay from the Brahmaputra — a fragile traditional craft.
Brahmaputra Sunset Point
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
A riverbank vantage near the ghat where the Brahmaputra glows at dusk over the sandbars and fishing boats — Majuli's classic sunset.
Things to do
- Satra Culture & Mask-Making Tour Cultural · 4 h · from INR 1,000 per person
- Mishing Village & Weaving Experience Cultural · 2.5 h · from INR 800 per person
- Majuli Cycling & Village Trail Activity · 3 h · from INR 500 per person
- Majuli Birding & Sunset Boat Nature · 2.5 h · from INR 800 per person
Day trips and tours
- Majuli Satra & Culture Day Tour 7 h · from INR 1,500
- Majuli Island Cycling Day 6 h · from INR 800
- Jorhat–Majuli Ferry Day Trip 9 h · from INR 1,800
Where to stay in Majuli
- Island Town about INR 1,500 per night
Sacred river island with monastery accommodation
Hotels
- La Maison de Ananda 3-star · INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per night
- Risong Eco Homestay 2-star · INR 1,800 to INR 3,500 per night
- Ygdrasill Bamboo Cottage 3-star · INR 2,500 to INR 4,500 per night
- Me:Po Okum Homestay 2-star · INR 1,500 to INR 3,000 per night
- Enchanting Majuli Cottages 2-star · INR 1,800 to INR 3,500 per night
- Dekasang Resort 2-star · INR 2,000 to INR 3,800 per night
Where to eat
- Mising Mai Kitchen Mishing, Assamese · about INR 250 per person
- Risong Kitchen (Homestay) Assamese, Mishing · about INR 300 per person
- Garamur Dhaba Assamese · about INR 180 per person
- La Maison de Ananda Cafe Assamese, Continental, Cafe · about INR 350 per person
- Kamalabari Ghat Tea Stalls Assamese, Snacks, Cafe · about INR 80 per person
- Dekasang Restaurant Assamese, Mishing · about INR 220 per person
- Majuli Kitchen Assamese · about INR 250 per person
- Hotel Prashaanti Restaurant Assamese, North Indian, Chinese · about INR 280 per person
Getting to Majuli
Airport: Majuli (JRH)
Getting around
- Bicycle
- Ferry
- Shared Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Majuli
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Majuli?
- The highest-rated places in our Majuli guide are Samaguri Satra (Mask Making), Auniati Satra, Kamalabari Satra, Mishing Tribal Village, Dakhinpat Satra.
- Where should I stay in Majuli?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Majuli: Island Town.
- How do I get around Majuli?
- Ways to get around Majuli covered in our guide: Bicycle, Ferry, Shared taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Majuli?
- The nearest airport to Majuli has the code JRH.