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Voykit pocket guide · India
Majuli
Spend 2 days on Majuli to visit the key satras and enjoy the river scenery; arrive by ferry from Jorhat and stay in a homestay.
Majuli, the world's largest river island in the Brahmaputra, offers a compact cluster of historic satras, cultural festivals and riverside views. A night in a homestay lets you see several monasteries and the sunset, while a day‑trip from Jorhat can cover the highlights if time is short.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon floods)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,500–₹2,500 excl. bed · High ₹3,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry ticket (one way) | ₹150–₹250 |
| Auto‑rickshaw hour | ₹300–₹500 |
| Homestay night (basic) | ₹800–₹1,200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JRH · Jorhat Airport
- ≈ 45 km (28 mi) by road to the ferry terminals≈ 28 mi (45 km) by road to the ferry terminals
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Book an auto‑rickshaw from Kamalabari or Aphalamukh ferry terminals; negotiate price (≈ ₹300–₹500 per hour) before starting. Auto can shuttle between satras and the homestays.
See and do
Known for
- Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)
- Brahmaputra river scenery
- Traditional Assamese arts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jorhat | Bus or shared taxi from Majuli ferry terminal, about 1 h 30 min | ≈ 2 h total |
Sleep
- Prashanti Eco Tourism Resort
- Government‑run eco‑resort in Kamalabari; basic rooms, meals optional.
- La Maison de Ananda
- Traditional hut with shared facilities; offers breakfast and home‑cooked dinner.
- Circuit House Garamur
- Two‑bedded rooms and VIP suites; suitable for groups.
Language
Hindi is spoken or understood across the north and centre, English is the language of business, signs and educated conversation everywhere, and each state has its own language and script. In the south, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu replace Hindi — English is the better bridge there.
- Head wobble: a side-to-side tilt can mean yes, OK, or I heard you — check with words.
- WhatsApp is how hotels, drivers and guides communicate.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules change; first ferry 8:30 AM, last 4 PM – confirm times on arrival.
- River erosion can affect access to some satras; check local information centre.
- Limited food outlets – bring a picnic or buy rice varieties (Komal Saul, Bora Saul) from local markets.
Majuli is generally safe; watch for sudden river level changes during monsoon and keep valuables secure on ferries.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Majuli yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)
- Brahmaputra river scenery
- Traditional Assamese arts
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Majuli: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Majuli, revision 5211362 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211362
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/majuli). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.