One of the highest ranking accommodations is La Maison de Amanda.By following this schedule I reached from Guwahati to Majuli port by 16.30. It takes almost an hour to cross such a wide river from one port to another on a ferry. There are rooms with attached washrooms as well as common washrooms on the floor.A piece of advice: check out the room before checking in. I highly recommend choosing a bicycle to explore this island in an eco-friendly way. People here are way simpler by heart, demonstrating kindness and patience in their actions.
Shatabdi train till Jorhat 2S sitting ticket costs 175 INR and AC Coach ticket is 590 INR. His initiative was followed by a few more local people.If you are looking for some time with yourself, it is a nice place to be. The forest size is almost twice as big as New York Central Park. Nevertheless, there are problems the island is facing and many visitors are not aware of these.There are hourly ferries starting from the port. Ask the driver to drop you at the port that goes to Majuli (last stop).Majuli island is shaped by the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam. There are a few daily trains going from Guwahati to Jorhat, nevertheless, I recommend Shatabdi.Some local people were offering me to rent a motor bike.
Woodwork is very popular, hence in some Satras, you will see very detailed crafts made of wood. So be patient. The Satras or the socio-cultural institutions are the lifelines of the river island. Don’t underestimate the power of every person’s actions. The uncle who was repairing bicycles asked 100 INR for the whole day. This detail does make an island special.Majuli is the biggest river island in the world – that’s the USP that brought Majuli into Guinness Book. Some people told there are cheaper options, though I don’t bargain with farmers and hard labor people.I’ve checked three places to stay in Majuli during cycling and everyone started around 1000-2000 INR per night. I didn’t move further with bargaining though.I chose Kamalabari Satra guesthouse as there was a person on a ferry who knew the owner. Nevertheless, the river flow and erosion have decreased the surface of the island almost twice in just last century.Majuli is one of the destinations that are about natural ambiance and culture rather than a checklist of specific places to visit.
Nevertheless, here are a few interesting things you can do on your trip to Majuli: Visit Satras in Majuli. Initially, I was thinking the ferry was going along the river, but OMG, 12 km is the breadth of the river – it’s so huge. Would you like to visit it?Majuli is also a place to watch birds.
Amidst incessant floods, ecological degradation what lives on is the spirit to live. Majuli is not just the biggest river island in the world, but it is also the seat of neo-Vaishavinism in Assam. Culture and religion has made Majuli what it is today. Today it covers a total area of 421.65 sq km only. Majuli tourism may be small, but it is filled with life. You can get a connection outside of the building though.Kamalabari is somewhat the start of the main part of the island. If the summers are hot and humid, the winters are considerably cool and favourable for Majuli tourism.Life in Majuli is only about celebration. These Satras are regarded as the treasure of this island and today there are 22 satras in Majuli and others are shifted to other places in Assam due to the damage caused by floods and land erosion. That journey broke my hopes in train planning (just kidding… or not).On a positive note – Shatabdi is a fast train. Yggdrasil. The island has transformed into a green forest in the past 40 years. According to the price board at the station, shipping a car costs 700 INR.Talking about local people – now tourism opened as extra job opportunities, but overall the income of a regular citizen of the island (outside of the tourism industry) is low.The journey takes around 1 hour as you will be crossing 12 km of Brahmaputra river. Please consult the local map picture I provided in this article for better orientation.Though there were built tens of other Satras throughout centuries, many of them were shifted to other locations due to monsoon floods and erosion of the island.Majuli is one of the holy places of Vaishnavite religion and culture. Monks were happy to share more about their work technique when I showed interest in their work.Nowadays, you can see greenery everywhere you look inland. The tempos start from the street outside of the bus stand. These Satras are regarded as the hub of neo- Vaishnavite culture which was first promoted by revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and later by his disciple Madhavdeva.Here, not only is Vaishavinism taught and promoted but it is also home to one of the principal classical Indian dance routines- Sattriya dance. Along the journey, you will see a few deserted islands.Share the post "Majuli – the largest river island in the world"It starts at 6.30 a.m. and reaches Jorhat by 13.20 (if on time). Majuli tourism may be small, but it is filled with life.