Location Majuli, 800 sq km in
area, is located in the Brahmaputra River. It is 12 km
north of Jorhat, Asom State (India). Jorhat is 310 km
east of Guwahati city.
How
to get there
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.
By train: The nearest
train station is at Jorhat.
By air: The closest
airport is also at Jorhat. There are daily flights to
Jorhat from Guwahati, and four flights a week from
Kolkata.
The Boat Ride
Plane, train, car or bus,
to actually get to Majuli you have to take a boat
ride. It is an island, remember? There are regular
government ferry services to Majuli every morning and
afternoon from Nimatighat. Motorised private boats
also carry passengers across.
Best time to visit
From October to March is
the best season. Most of the dance, music and drama
performances are also organised during this period. If
possible coincide your holiday with a Krishna-related
festival. Week-long celebrations are held during
Janmastami and Raas Leela, for instance. And do not
forget Ali-ai- ligang!
Where to stay
There are a few small
hotels in Garmur and Kamalabari. Prior booking is not
needed as the place is yet to become crowded with
tourists (thank god for small mercies). Through Assam
Tourism, you can arrange your stay at their Circuit
House. The satras run guesthouses with friendly
housekeepers and strictly vegetarian food.
Tourist offices
Assam Tourism
Emporia Complex (above
Assam Emporium)
New Delhi-110 011
Tel: 011-334 5897
