Majuli is the largest river island in the world having an area over of 421 sq. Km. and it is becoming a famous tourist place to explore. Surrounded by majestic Brahmaputra River, it is often referred as the soul of Assam. It has been the cultural capital of Assam since years. Majuli has a peaceful and beautiful natural rural landscape, the serene beauty of this place is like a retreat, it also has a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. Majuli is well connected to the world and you can reach here via different mediums. Let’s see how you can reach Majuli:
How to Reach Majuli by Train
Nearest railway station to Majuli is Jorhat Town Railway Station. Most of the trains from other states do not go directly to Jorhat so, you may need to board on another train at Guwahati Railway Station or Kamakhaya Railway Station. There are some trains that runs throughout the day you can board any train to reach here. From railway station you can easily get a taxi or sharing taxi to Nimati ghat from where you need to board a ferry and cross Brahmaputra River to reach Majuli.
How to Reach Majuli by Flight
Nearest airport to Majuli is Jorhat airport. It is domestic airport and so, you can book flights from Delhi and Kolkata to reach Jorhat. Now, from Jorhat you need to come at Nimati ghat from there book a ferry to Majuli.
Reach Majuli by Road
Majuli is also connected via a Roadways though it makes the journey little longer you have to go to Majuli via Lakhimpur. Also, you can take bus to Majuli, there are many Buses to Majuli from Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar and nearby places. You can easily board a bus from Guwahati to Majuli, there are various types of buses available. If you are travelling with your own vehicle then one more thing you can do is first go to Jorhat from there you can book ferry from Nimati ghat for your vehicle as well and reach Majuli.
Majuli is a must visit for everyone. It has rich culture and biodiversity, a perfect blend of culture and nature. If you are going to Assam, Nagaland or Arunachal then you should definitely visit here at world’s largest island. In our next blog we will see about all the places and things to do in Majuli.
Until next time, keep travelling and take care of Nature.
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