Majuli Island

Best approached via Jorhat, Majuli is the world’s largest inhabited riverine island. It is also the focal point of Vaishnava culture. Majuli is renowned for its important satras (Vaishanava monasteries). For the Assamese, this place is particularly revered as Sankardeva, the 16th century leader of Vaishanava revivalism, established the satras. Majuli is home to the Mishing tribe who migrated from Arunachal. They are Assam’s only riverine tribal community and they make some astoundingly beautiful shawls and blankets which are also used as wall hangings.

Tourist Attractions

Garamur Satra, Auniati Satra, Dakhinpat Satra, Kamalabari Satra, Bengenaati Satra, Samaguri Satra.

Getting There

By air : The closest airport is also at Jorhat. There are daily flights to Jorhat from Guwahati, and four flights a week from Kolkata.

By Train : The nearest train station is at Jorhat.

By Road : Jorhat is connected by road to Guwahati (Asom). ASTC and private-run buses leave early in the morning and in the evening. The bus ride at night is also fascinating, particularly on a moonlit night. It will take you 6½ to 7 hours by bus to reach Jorhat. From Jorhat it is only 14 km to Nimatighat. You can take a bus or an auto.