Majuli Tour Packages

Book your Majuli Tour Package from TravelTriangle and set out for an unforgettable journey of your life. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customizable according to your convenience. You would want to go back again once you explore these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Majuli

1. Dakhinapat Satra

What’s Special: Funded by Ahom Ruler

Distance From City: 19.2 km

Transportation Option: Ferry, bus, rented vehicle

Located around the Northern bank of the Brahmaputra River, Dakhinapat Satra was founded in 1584 by Vamshigopal, a devotee of Sri Vanamali Dev. The administrative head of the Satra is known as the Satradhikar, whereas, the devotees who stay permanently in the Satra are known as Bhakts. The premises contains Namghar (prayer hall), Bharal ghar (store rooms), Batcora (entrance gate), Hati (residential units), guest house, library, museum, cowsheds, artifacts, ponds, kitchen gardens, and open spaces for daily activities. The buffer area contains wetlands, forests, and grazing lands. Dakhinapat Satra is the most visited Satra in the Majuli Tour Package.

2. Garamur Satra

What’s Special: Semi-monastic Satra

Distance From City: 10.3 km

Transportation Option: Rented vehicle, bus, ferry

Established in 1656 by Lakshmikantadeva, Garamur Satra is among the royal Satras of Majuli. The Assamese word ‘Garamur’ is derived from the compound words ‘Garh’ meaning ‘embankment’ and ‘mur’ meaning ‘head,’ translating to ‘the endpoint of an embankment.’ It was a monastic institution earlier, but Pitambardev Goswami, a Satradhikar, converted it to a semi-monastic Satra in 1915. During the main festivals, the inmates perform dance, drama, and music at Garamur Vamshigopal Natya Mondir, the great hall of the Satra that comprises the Assamese Satriaya Classical Culture.

3. Samaguri Satra

What’s Special: Mask making

Distance From City: 12.2 km

Transportation Option: Ferry, bus, rented vehicle

Established in 1663 by Sri Sri Chakrapani, the grandson of Srimanta Shankardeva, Samaguri Satra is widely famous as a mask-making hub of Majuli. It is a renowned center for arts, culture, and classical studies. The art of mask-making has been passed down from generation to generation of priests, where each mask is of a different form and colour, differentiating them from other characters of bhaonas. Samaguri Satra must be a part of your Majuli trip itinerary.

4. Kamalabari Satra

What’s Special: Preserved antiques

Distance From City: 8.7 km

Transportation Option: Ferry

Kamalabari Satra, famous for its Neo-Vaishnavite culture, is divided into two satras- Sri Sri Uttam Kamalabari Satra and Sri Sri Natun Kamalabari Satra. Both the satras have been significant hubs for art and literature for centuries and consist of antiques in their respective museums. Sri Sri Uttam Kamalabari Satra, situated in the North-Eastern region of Kamalabari, has Matiakhara as one of the most popular dances. Whereas, Sri Sri Natun Kamalabari Satra, in the South-Western part of Kamalabari is famous for its decorated hand-made bamboo fans. You can check out the Majuli island tour package to know more about Kamalabari Satra.

5. Auniati Satra

What’s Special: Literary pursuits

Distance From City: 15.6 km

Transportation Option: Ferry

The name ‘Auniati’ is derived from the words ‘Auni’ meaning ‘betel creeper plant’ and ‘ati’ meaning ‘elevated place.’ The main idol worshipped here is Govinda, a form of Lord Krishna. Every day, from morning to evening, the main prayer is recited without any interruption. The Satra has an antique collection of cookware, jewelry, and handicrafts that constitute the Assamese heritage. The chief festival of Auniati Satra is Palnaam, which lasts from the 25th to the 29th day of Assamese Kartika month. Make sure you don’t forget to visit Auniati Satra on your Majuli island trip.

Best Time To Visit Majuli

March to June

The summer season in Majuli is scorching hot with humidity. Such weather conditions make it inconvenient for sightseeing. Hence, people avoid a trip to Majuli during summer.

July to September

The monsoon season arrives as a relief in climatic conditions but is often unpredictable due to rain, causing floods.

October to February

The best time to visit Majuli is during the winter season as the weather is pleasant, making it suitable for sightseeing. The Raas Festival of Lord Krishna celebrated on a full-moon day in November, is a festivity one should not miss.