{"id":582563,"date":"2021-11-08T04:34:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T23:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=582563"},"modified":"2023-05-09T16:14:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:44:40","slug":"is-the-largest-river-island-of-the-world-in-danger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/is-the-largest-river-island-of-the-world-in-danger\/","title":{"rendered":"Is The Largest River Island Of The World In Danger?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Majuli, the <strong>largest river island in the world<\/strong> is situated on the Brahmaputra River and this first island district of the country has suddenly grabbed the attention of environmentalists and nature preservers.<!--more--> Being home to picturesque landscapes, the island features a unique amalgamation of natural beauty and vibrant culture. Refreshing lush green surroundings and an enormous variety of flora and fauna, makes it one of the most beautiful offbeat destinations in India.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Why Is Majuli In Danger?<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-582576\" src=\"https:\/\/img.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_734334847.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Today, Majuli is in danger as constant erosion and flood has reduced the river to half its original size. Experts are concerned with the probability of the entire island getting submerged in the Brahmaputra. There are speculations that the complete island might get submerged by the year 2030 due to excessive sediment discharge.<\/p>\n<h2>Interesting Facts About Majuli<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-582577\" src=\"https:\/\/img.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_621565940.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Majuli is located in Assam and has been listed as the world\u2019s largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records. The place is known for its unique Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite culture. Here are some interesting facts about Majuli:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This beautiful river island came into existence due to the change of course of the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries<\/li>\n<li>The island was founded by Adi Shankaracharya in 1510 AD who also established monasteries there, called, Satras<\/li>\n<li>Friendly and heartwarming tribal groups who are local residents exhibits their unique and vibrant cultural<\/li>\n<li>Their sacred art of making and distributing masks inspired by the mythological characters<\/li>\n<li>Ferries are the only mode of transportation in Majuli<\/li>\n<li>Hosts astounding celebrations during Ali Aye Ligang Festival<\/li>\n<li>Prominent centre for migratory birds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/majuli-island-to-go-plastic-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Majuli Island Waves Goodbye To Plastic &amp; Here\u2019s All You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Is It Safe To Go Majuli?<\/h2>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-582578\" src=\"https:\/\/img.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_113989291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Yes, it is completely safe to go to Majuli and the place is quite popular among nature lovers and those looking for secluded escapes. Located at a distance of nearly 20 kilometers from Jorhat and 326 kilometers from Guwahati, the island is accessible only via ferry ride from Nimati Ghat, a tiny town nearly 12 kilometers from Jorhat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Further Read:<\/strong> <a class=\"mustread-link\" href=\"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-assam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">18 Top Things To Do In Assam That Guarantee The Best Northeastern Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Majuli is a beautiful abode of unparalleled beauty and tranquility. Covering over 420 square kilometres, the river island is stinking much due to erosion. If you wish to see the impeccable beauty of northeast India then you must surely plan a visit to Majuli and experience the unique culture of the farming community before it ceases to exist!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: TravelTriangle claims no credit for images featured on our blog site unless otherwise noted. All visual content is copyrighted to its respectful owners. We try to link back to original sources whenever possible. If you own the rights to any of the images, and do not wish them to appear on TravelTriangle, please contact us and they will be promptly removed. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist or photographer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/majulithe-worlds-largest-river-island-might-just-disappear-in-the-future\/as64012861.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">India Times<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Majuli, the largest river island in the world is situated on the Brahmaputra River and this first island district of the country has suddenly grabbed the attention of environmentalists and nature preservers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":171,"featured_media":582572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4507,33],"tags":[751,9933,343,1837,264],"coauthors":[7812],"class_list":{"0":"post-582563","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-assam","8":"category-news","9":"tag-assam","10":"tag-majuli","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-referral-popup","13":"tag-showform"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Majuli The Largest River Island Of The World Is In Danger<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Majuli, the world\u2019s largest river island is in danger. 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