We have heard or seen many beautiful islands around the world, then what so special about this one??
Usually when we visualize island, its in sea, but Majouli is a biggest river island in the world. Its surrounded by mighty Brahmaputra river from all sides. So its very different experience to visit this scenic island.
The island is in Assam state. One can travel till Jorhat town which also has airport. If you are travelling by road, on NH37 & if you are travelling from guwahati - dibrugarh you can see diversion for place called Nimati Ghat to your left. Nimatighat is 10 kms away from high way. From here you have to catch a ferry for Kamalabari.
Your vehicle is also transported using ferry but be careful.. There is place for only 3 cars in each boat so if there is huge rush.. it may be a problem.. Ferry service starts @ 7:00 am in the morning & last ferry is @ 4:00 pm. Ferry takes around 90 minutes to cross mighty Brahmaputra & its great experience to see such a huge river.
Once you reach the Majouli, road till Kamalabari & bamboo huts on will give hints of amazing things awaiting for you. These are tribal villages on Majouli. After reaching Kamalabari you can head straight to
the village Garmur. There are many bamboo cottages built by locals for tourists. There are two beautiful cottages constructed by French & British person. If you are lucky you can get chance to stay in one of
those.. & trust me its wonderful experience to spend time in bamboo cottage. You can also enjoy local thali here. Contact Manjit 09957186356, & he can arrange food, accommodation & guide for you.
Places of Interest:
Majouli is spread across 700 Sq. Kms of area & has many small villages spread across the Island.
If you are visiting Majouli in winter you can enjoy bird watching in various plains on the island, as many birds migrate here from all over the world.
In mid November, you can also visit annual festivals of Satras.
There are 17 Satras spread across the Majouli.. No need to see all, guide can show you selected few near Kamalabari. Satra means temples of Vaishnav's. Vaishnav's are people in Hindu religion who are devotees of
lord Vishnu. These Satra's are not just temple building but they have community centers, library, museum & quarters for Vaishnav people. If you have visited or read Bali, you will find many similarities in rituals carried out in Bali & Majouli.
There is a big mask making industry & pottery making industry on this island but you jave to travel 20 Kms from Kamalabari to visit these places. These masks are mostly used in mythological dramas by local
artists of Satras.
You can also visit Tribal villages near Kamlabari.. visiting their bamboo houses is fun.
For coming back again you have to do ferry exercise.. load the vehicle in ferry & come back...
From me they took Rs. 600 for tata Sumo & they take 400 for small car. I guess me being visitor rate was bit high.
Most amazing thing in Majouli is people on the Island.. if you visit the island don't leave a single chance to interact with them.. Every year Brahmaputra washes their homes... no facilities of commute provided
by government but still you can easily notice smiles on their face & their welcoming nature...
If you are planning to visit Assam don't miss Majouli.
Usually when we visualize island, its in sea, but Majouli is a biggest river island in the world. Its surrounded by mighty Brahmaputra river from all sides. So its very different experience to visit this scenic island.
The island is in Assam state. One can travel till Jorhat town which also has airport. If you are travelling by road, on NH37 & if you are travelling from guwahati - dibrugarh you can see diversion for place called Nimati Ghat to your left. Nimatighat is 10 kms away from high way. From here you have to catch a ferry for Kamalabari.
Your vehicle is also transported using ferry but be careful.. There is place for only 3 cars in each boat so if there is huge rush.. it may be a problem.. Ferry service starts @ 7:00 am in the morning & last ferry is @ 4:00 pm. Ferry takes around 90 minutes to cross mighty Brahmaputra & its great experience to see such a huge river.
the village Garmur. There are many bamboo cottages built by locals for tourists. There are two beautiful cottages constructed by French & British person. If you are lucky you can get chance to stay in one of
those.. & trust me its wonderful experience to spend time in bamboo cottage. You can also enjoy local thali here. Contact Manjit 09957186356, & he can arrange food, accommodation & guide for you.
Places of Interest:
Majouli is spread across 700 Sq. Kms of area & has many small villages spread across the Island.
If you are visiting Majouli in winter you can enjoy bird watching in various plains on the island, as many birds migrate here from all over the world.
In mid November, you can also visit annual festivals of Satras.
There are 17 Satras spread across the Majouli.. No need to see all, guide can show you selected few near Kamalabari. Satra means temples of Vaishnav's. Vaishnav's are people in Hindu religion who are devotees of
lord Vishnu. These Satra's are not just temple building but they have community centers, library, museum & quarters for Vaishnav people. If you have visited or read Bali, you will find many similarities in rituals carried out in Bali & Majouli.
There is a big mask making industry & pottery making industry on this island but you jave to travel 20 Kms from Kamalabari to visit these places. These masks are mostly used in mythological dramas by local
artists of Satras.
You can also visit Tribal villages near Kamlabari.. visiting their bamboo houses is fun.
For coming back again you have to do ferry exercise.. load the vehicle in ferry & come back...
From me they took Rs. 600 for tata Sumo & they take 400 for small car. I guess me being visitor rate was bit high.
Most amazing thing in Majouli is people on the Island.. if you visit the island don't leave a single chance to interact with them.. Every year Brahmaputra washes their homes... no facilities of commute provided
by government but still you can easily notice smiles on their face & their welcoming nature...
If you are planning to visit Assam don't miss Majouli.
Wow!!! It seems a very beautiful place.... Thanks for sharing this article...Very nice information for traveler ..thanks a lot for sharing this information. Bharat Taxi is one of the leading taxi and Cab Services provider in all over India.
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