Majuli or Majoli (Assamese: মাজুলী Majulī) is the largest island in the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Mājuli was once considered the largest River island in the world. It used to cover a total area of 1,250 km² (483 sq mi), but by 2014, erosion had reduced it to 352 km². Majuli is te home to satras - the traditional Vaishnavite monasteries, some dating back to the 16th century. The satras are not just monasteries, but centres of traditional performing arts. Today, Majuli is an interesting mix of tradition, folklore and nature. The nearest city is Jorhat town, connected by ferry across the Bramhaputra River.

Understand

A fisherman out to catch fish next to Majuli.

Majuli (mah-zoo-lih) has been the cultural capital of Assamese civilisation since the 16th century. Many Xatras (Satras) or monasteries constructed by the saints still survive and represent the colourful Assamese culture. Vaishnava Satra was founded by Sankardeva, the father of Assamese culture. The main surviving Xatras are Dakhinpat Xatra, Garamurh Xatra, Auniati Xatra, Kamalabari Xatra, Benegenaati Xatra and Shamaguri Xatra. Majuli also has its share of nature, complete with lush green paddy fields. Strategic points like Kamalabari Ghat provide a panoramic view of the meandering Bramhaputra River. Majuli can be explored on a day trip from Jorhat. For visitors looking for an in-depth experience, they can opt for a night stay at various homestays.

Get in

Ferry

• 1 Kamalabari Ferry Terminal.  (updated Jan 2026) The ferry to Majuli departs from 2 Nimati Ferry Ghat.  (updated Jan 2026) Jorhat and ends at Kamalabari Ferry Terminal in Majuli. The ferry takes 1.5 hours. The first ferry starts at 8:30 am and the last ferry is at 4 pm. However schedules are likely to change without notice.

Get around

• Auto: For a day trip, book an auto from Kamalabari Ferry Terminal. A couple of hours' tour will cover several Satras and terminate at Kamalabari Ferry Terminal. The price needs to be fixed before the tour starts.

See

Dakhinpat Xatra

• 1 Dakhinpat Satra. Dakhinpat Satra is located on the southern part of the Majuli island and is on the north bank of Brahmaputra River. (updated Feb 2026)
• 2 Auniati Satra.  (updated Feb 2026)
• 3 Garamurh Satra.  (updated Feb 2026)
• 4 Kamalabari Satra.  (updated Feb 2026)
• 5 Benegenaati Satra.  (updated Feb 2026)
• 6 Samaguri Satra. Famous fro mask making (updated Feb 2026)
• View of endless river from the front of Ferry
• The endless island view at Kamalabari Ghat
• Missing Village Life
• Slightly down the road from Garmur Sutra Market is a very nice spot to see the sunset.

Do

Raas leela at Majuli

• Enjoy a long ferry ride of 1½ hr from Neamati Ghat to Kamalabari Ghat.
• A group lunch on the island on the bank of Brahmaputra river. Take lunch from home due to less facilities available there.
• Watch the Ali-ai-ligang festival in Feb-March.
• Watch the Migratory birds at southeast, southwest and northern part of island.
• Watch Pottery making
• Watch Mask making
• Paal Namm festival in the end of winter

Buy

• Komal Saul. Komal saul is a unique type of rice from Assam that can be eaten without cooking. It is rendered fluffy and edible by being soaked in water for a short time. The rice may be eaten with milk or curd, jaggery, yogurt after being immersed in warm water for just 15-20 minutes. 
• Bora saul. Bora saul is a variety of glutinous rice found in Assam. It has an important role in Assamese traditional occasions like Bihu. It is used in Jolpan (snacks) and Pitha (ricecake or pancake). Soaked and ground bora saul is used in preparing Pitha. Boiled bora saul is served as Jolpan with curd or milk, jaggery or sugar. 

Eat

Normal food is available here but it is best to bring food from home to enjoy the one day picnic.

Sleep

Many hotels and guest houses are available on the island at different costs.

• Circuit House Garamur, Garamur, ☏ +91 3775-274439. 8 two-bedded rooms and 2 VIP suites 
• Prashanti Eco Tourism Resort (Assam Tourism Development Corporation), Kamalabari, ☏ +91 9435734138. The lodge is operated by Department of Tourism and Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited. 
• La Maison de Ananda, Natun Kulamora Chapori N.C, ☏ +91 9957186356. Check-in: 11:00, check-out: 12:00. Traditional hut built in 2005 by a French architect that was then donated to the actual owner, Manjit Risang and his family. Not particularly comfortable but it is interesting to see how local people lived in the past (in more remote parts of Majuli many still live in such houses). Next to the hut there is a concrete building with more modern facilities. Other in-line huts were built later to accommodate extra guests. Breakfast is served in the morning and it possible to have dinner with the family that is still cooking in the traditional way. Moderate price for a great and unique experience. The owner is super friendly and knows the area very well, he can give you precious suggestions. (updated Apr 2022)

Connect

• Majuli Information Center (MIC), ☏ +91-9490069000.  (updated Aug 2018)