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