Majuli, in upper Assam region is one and only river island on earth on the mighty river Bharmaputra, is one of the most diversified wildlife region in India. Elephant, Deers, Rabbits, snakes, and buffaloes and different kinds of birds make it the largest river island for wild-living.
It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Majuli is a small river island. There are no taxis, buses or autos available for commuting around Majuli. Tourists have to depend upon boats to explore the island and the river. For moving around within the island, one can rent bicycles or simply stroll down.
By Air-
There are regular flights operating from Guwahati and other eastern and north-eastern cities to reach Jorhat Airport, also known as Rowriah Airport. From Jorhat, tourists can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Neemati Ghat located 14 km from Jorhat. From Neemati Ghat there are ferry services which tourists can avail to reach Majuli. There are two ferry rides from Neemati Ghat to Majuli each day. The timings are 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
By Train-
There are no railway stations in Majuli. To reach Majuli by train, tourists will have to take trains from Guwahati to reach Jorhat, the nearest railhead to Majuli. From Jorhat, buses and taxis will transport tourists to Neemati Ghat where ferries are available for a ride to Majuli.
By Road-
As a river island, Majuli is not connected by roadways to any major cities or towns. Hence buses or taxis cannot ferry tourists to the little island. One can reach Jorhat by road. From Guwahati, a 7 hour bus ride will transport tourists to Jorhat. Likewise, passengers can also hire a private taxi to reach Jorhat. From here however, they will have to rely on ferries to reach Majuli.
It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown. Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Majuli is a small river island. There are no taxis, buses or autos available for commuting around Majuli. Tourists have to depend upon boats to explore the island and the river. For moving around within the island, one can rent bicycles or simply stroll down.
By Air-
There are regular flights operating from Guwahati and other eastern and north-eastern cities to reach Jorhat Airport, also known as Rowriah Airport. From Jorhat, tourists can take a bus or hire a taxi to reach Neemati Ghat located 14 km from Jorhat. From Neemati Ghat there are ferry services which tourists can avail to reach Majuli. There are two ferry rides from Neemati Ghat to Majuli each day. The timings are 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
By Train-
There are no railway stations in Majuli. To reach Majuli by train, tourists will have to take trains from Guwahati to reach Jorhat, the nearest railhead to Majuli. From Jorhat, buses and taxis will transport tourists to Neemati Ghat where ferries are available for a ride to Majuli.
By Road-
As a river island, Majuli is not connected by roadways to any major cities or towns. Hence buses or taxis cannot ferry tourists to the little island. One can reach Jorhat by road. From Guwahati, a 7 hour bus ride will transport tourists to Jorhat. Likewise, passengers can also hire a private taxi to reach Jorhat. From here however, they will have to rely on ferries to reach Majuli.
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