Majuli

A river island of satras and masks

HeadquartersGaramur

RegionUpper Assam

Best timeOct – Mar

From Guwahati≈ 320 km · 7–8 hrs + ferry

Majuli, ringed by the Brahmaputra and the Subansiri, is often called the world’s largest river island and is the spiritual home of Assam’s satras. Mask-makers, Mising stilt villages, birdlife and the Raas festival make it unforgettable.

Places to visit in Majuli

7 sights and experiences.

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Spiritual

Auniati Satra

One of the four royal satras of Majuli, known for its devotional music and a museum of old artefacts.

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Spiritual

Dakhinpat Satra

Founded in 1654 under Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha, famous for its carved prayer hall and grand Raas Leela.

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Culture

Uttar Kamalabari Satra

Celebrated for Sattriya dance and music, taught to the young monks (bhakats) who live here.

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Spiritual

Garamur Satra

An old satra near the district HQ and a centre of the Raas festival every November.

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Culture

Samaguri mask-making

Craftsmen at Samaguri Satra make the famous bamboo, clay and cloth masks used in Bhaona drama — you can watch them at work.

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Culture

Raas Mahotsav

In November the whole island stages Krishna’s life in colourful night-long performances.

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Nature

Mising villages & wetlands

Stilt houses, handloom weaving and wetlands full of birds; finish with a sunset at Kamalabari ghat.

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Best time to visit Majuli

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October to March. Raas Mahotsav is held around the Kartik full moon in November. Parts of the island flood in the monsoon.

How to reach Majuli

By airJorhat Airport — about 20 km to Nimati Ghat.

By trainJorhat Town or Mariani Junction.

By roadGuwahati → Jorhat (about 305 km) → Nimati Ghat (13 km), then ferry to Kamalabari Ghat on Majuli (about an hour). Larger ferries carry cars.