{"id":12942,"date":"2018-12-27T23:28:39","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T04:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=12942"},"modified":"2018-12-27T23:28:39","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T04:58:39","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-majuli-river-island-solo-budget-trip-to-offbeat-assam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/top-things-to-do-in-majuli-river-island-solo-budget-trip-to-offbeat-assam\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP THINGS TO DO IN MAJULI RIVER ISLAND \u2013 SOLO BUDGET TRIP TO OFFBEAT ASSAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c56dbecdbc\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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Where to stay in Majuli? Is Majuli vegan friendly? What is the best time to visit Majuli? This travel blog answers all these questions and more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12935\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12935\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prayers in Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The moment I stepped on the soil of Majuli island, it made me fall head over heels in love with it. It\u2019s a pity that I saw more foreigners (European) than Indian travelers in Majuli. In fact I was the only Indian staying in the home-stay out of 10 plus guests who were staying there at that time. It is a hidden paradise, to say the least.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12933\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12933\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12933\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I HAD LEFT Dibrugarh late night on a very comfortable bus (Rs. 150 one way). It passed through <strong>Sivasagar<\/strong>. I even caught a fleeting glimpse of the <strong>Rangghar.<\/strong> I was tempted to get down but my focus was Majuli. To reach Majuli, I first planned to reach Jorhat. Visiting the <strong>Gibbon Sanctuary<\/strong> was also on my agenda. It is a day trip from Jorhat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12930\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12930\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12930\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Ramayan-Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Ramayan Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Masks of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxman. Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TRAVEL_HORRORS_I_WAS_ALMOST_HOMELESS_IN_JORHAT\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>TRAVEL HORRORS: I WAS ALMOST HOMELESS IN JORHAT<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To my horror, I reached Jorhat at 12 a.m. Not a single soul was visible on road. The street lights looked eerie and haunted. I HAD NO IDEA WHERE I WAS STAYING. I NEVER BOOK BEFORE TRAVEL UNLESS I AM TRAVELING WITH PARENTS. But this was a budget and solo trip. I mostly go with the flow on such trips. I continued walking for few kilometers in well lit empty roads. A hotel in far distance did catch my attention but it looked too expensive for a backpacker like me. I walked some more and saw the firt humans. Those were auto rickshaw guys. They did notice me. I ignored and kept walking keeping my eyes down but tracking them from the corner of my eyes. A little more walking and I saw some light in the basement of a tall building.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12922\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12922\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A tourist having some fun with the masks in Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I knocked at the basement door, expecting for a blank reply. To my relief, a man opened the door for me. It was a hotel. I asked at the reception. \u201cDo you have a single room with attached bathroom? I need for 1 day.\u201d By this time I was even willing to stretch my budget. \u201cNo single rooms available. A double room is available for 1 crore rupee a night!\u201dOf course it did not fit my budget. I enquired more and found a small room with common bathroom just next to it for only Rs. 400 a night. Just what I wanted! I checked in and crashed on the bed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_FERRY_RIDE_FROM_NIMATI_GHAT_NEAR_JORHAT_TO_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>THE FERRY RIDE FROM NIMATI GHAT NEAR JORHAT TO MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT<\/strong> <strong>ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As I returned from the <strong>Gibbon Sanctuary<\/strong>, on the same day, I arrived at Majuli via Jorhat. I reached Jorhat at around 2 pm. I did not have lunch. All I had was 2 plates (nice) pani poori from Jorhat market.\u00a0 I had already checked out from the hotel before heading out to the Gibbon Sanctuary. I had submitted my Columbia backpack in the morning at the reception counter so that I do not have to pay Rs. 400 more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12929\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12929\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Pattern-Sunset-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Pattern Sunset Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The quirky and gorgeous patterns at the sunset point. Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_REACH_MAJULI_FROM_JORHAT_VIA_NIMATI_GHAT_ON_A_BUDGET_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>HOW TO REACH MAJULI FROM JORHAT VIA NIMATI GHAT ON A BUDGET: OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>I got the shared Magic van right outside my hotel. For Rs. 30 it helped me reach <strong>Nimati Ghat<\/strong> via picturesque route in 45 minutes. I saw lovely homes, abundant greenery and my first glimpse of Sattras. The magic van was full but I did not feel suffocated or uncomfortable. My backpack was kept in the storage space behind the van. It was much easier to reach Nimati Ghat from Jorhat than I had imagined. Please see attached time table and plan your exit from Jorhat accordingly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12909\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12909\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Boat-Sunset-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Sunset Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Breathtaking Sun Set in Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP_PLACES_TO_SEE_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>TOP PLACES TO SEE IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>I hated myself for spending just 3 days in Majuli. Well, it was technically just 1 day. On day 1, I arrived just before sun set. On day 2, I explored Majuli from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I checked out the early morning on day 3. I badly wanted to do so many things but picked the best I could do in 7 hours. I even managed to wash and dry my clothes here. It got dirty as I was on a long term travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12941\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12941\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (3)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Since I was on a 2 months long trip, I had to wash my clothes every few days. Climate of Majuli was perfect for drying clothes. Thanks to quick dry Columbia Sportswear which I was carrying, drying clothes was easier. The homestay I stayed at in Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>SOUL WINDOW TIP:<\/strong> <\/span>I washed the clothes in the night as soon as I checked in. It allowed more time for the clothes to dry. On my travel, whether <strong>luxury<\/strong> or <strong>backpacking<\/strong>, I always carry light, quick dry clothes. The shirts and <strong>pants by Columbia sportswear<\/strong> helped me a lot during my 2 months long trip in North East India. It dries really fast. In fact, when I did river rafting in the scenic river of Dambuk in Arunachal Pradesh, I did not even need to change my pants. It dried up as I walked after the water rafting. So, always pack wisely when you travel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12934\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-12934 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India (3)\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside a satra. Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GO_SATTRA_HOPPING_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>GO SATTRA HOPPING IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT<\/strong> <strong>ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Vaishnavite Sattras<\/strong> of Majuli has a mystical aura to it. I had no idea that Sattras was not exclusive to Majuli. As I travelled to many laces in Assam, I learned later that Sattras are common all over Assam. I saw many Sattras as I travelled to other places in Assam such as Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Gibbon Sanctuary etc on my 2 month long first trip to North East India.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12927\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-12927 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Monk-Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Monk Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A monk at Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is an alternative niche religion followed widely in this part of India. I was lucky when I arrived as a pooja was going on in the Sattra. Chanting of mantra and musical instruments filled the large hall of the sattra. The monks participated sincerely, unperturbed by the presence of the only outsider, me! 2 monks who were standing, sang and played the music as other monks sat on one corner with Prasad made up of moong daal. The restless Pigeons kept changing their location, as if dancing to the tunes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12905\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12905\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-4.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (4)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common scenes in Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_NOT_MISS_THE_SATTRIYA_DANCE_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>DO NOT MISS THE SATTRIYA DANCE IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It was my lucky day. The monks had just started dancing when I arrived at Kamlabari Sattriya. The dance was high on energy and a fast paced one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12916\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12916\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Kamalabari-Satra-Sattriya-Dance-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Kamalabari Satra Sattriya Dance Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sattriya dance in Kamalabari Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The energy was contrary to the easy going pace of the calm rituals and ceremonies and the tranquil atmosphere of Sattras I had experienced since morning. Dressed in white, the all men team of monk sang and danced in the hall of Sattra, as the audience watched, gobsmacked!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12915\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12915\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Kamalabari-Satra-Sattriya-Dance-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kamalabari Satra Sattriya Dance Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sattriya dance in Kamalabari Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also met a local girl who was playing video games as I was leaving. I thought that only male monks reside in Sattra. So the presence of a female child in Sattra took me by surprise. <strong>My guide told me that<\/strong> many there are sattras for families as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12925\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12925\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Monk-Kamalabari-Satra-Sattriya-Dance-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Monk Kamalabari Satra Sattriya Dance Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A female monk in Kamalabari Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My understanding of Sattra started getting better as I visited one more Sattra. A visit to <strong>this Sattra<\/strong> broke one more misconception. I thought that only celibate single males can become monks here. <strong>Mitu<\/strong> told me that this Sattra was exclusive for families. The families lived and practiced the religion here as contrary to only males. Mitu and his family also stayed at one of the homes here. I visited his austere home where sister in law of Mitu served me piping hot tea and cookies, just walking distance away from Sattra.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12923\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12923\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12923\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12923\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitu, my guide. He and his family lives in Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISIT_A_SCHOOL_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>VISIT A SCHOOL IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>I was not very keen when Mitu took me for a visit to a school in Majuli. Everyone knows that I am not too fond of kids (Sorry kids, if you are reading this!). It was still a unique experience to visit a local school in Majuli. I enjoyed going through the bulletin boards, staff room, various models and charts which talked about science or the larger than life Demi God of Assam, late Bhupen Hazarika ji.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12931\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12931\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/School-Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"School Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A school near Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also enjoyed visiting different classrooms. After visiting the classroom for toddlers, I visited the class rooms of teenagers. They were goofing around and making noise when I entered the class room. They all fell silent together and looked at me collectively as if I had just landed from <strong>Jupiter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12932\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12932\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12932\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/School-Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"School Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scared schoolkids in Majuli river island, Assam, India. Near Sri Sri Auniati Satra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I talked to some kids and bid them adieu with a smile on my lips. This is how I like human kids- from a distance and for few minutes. Yes, I am <strong>Sri Devi<\/strong> from Bollywood blockbuster Mr. India!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12939\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12939\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Weaver-Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Weaver Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Mishing woman weaving below her hut, which is on stilts. Mishing village, Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISIT_A_REAL_MISHING_VILLAGE_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>VISIT A REAL MISHING VILLAGE IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>I did not want to leave the Mishing village. Manjeet, the owner of the homestay where I stayed at, also belonged to the Mishing tribe. He told me that Mishing people are originally from Tibet. (Who would have thought!).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12917\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12917\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Kids-Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kids on a swing below their bamboo hut. The hut is on a stilt and this space is used to keep domestic animals (pig, cow, hens) or park cycles and bikes or even for swings for kids and space for weaving. It get filled to brim during monsoon. Mishing village, Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They kept settling at different locations time and again, leaving the British clueless during the awful <strong>Raj <\/strong>era when the British <strong>plundered<\/strong> and looted across not only India but many other countries. They named the tribe as Missing which later became Mishing. The tribe was originally called <strong>Miri<\/strong>, but Manjeet told me that Mishing people do not like it if you address them as Miri. They still have a Raj hangover.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12907\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-12907 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-6.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (6)\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The very charming (always smiles) owner of the homestay I stayed at. He is a Mishing too. Mishing village, Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INDULGE_IN_BIRDWATCHING_%E2%80%93_LOCAL_AND_MIGRATORY_BIRDS_GALORE_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>INDULGE IN BIRDWATCHING \u2013 LOCAL AND MIGRATORY BIRDS GALORE IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Majuli is a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers alike. XYZ from Netherlands, who I travelled with for 12 hours from Jorhat to Kohima, told me that the sheer variety and colors of Kingfishers he had seen in the fields of Majuli left him agape mouthed. I can\u2019t agree more. I too saw many local and migratory birds in Majuli. As we were riding on the bike of Mitu, a huge stork, foraging \u00a0few feet away from me made me go \u2018wow\u2019. I wanted to indulge in birdwatching and bird photography but I was already running short of time and Majuli has a lot of places to see. I promised myself to return for a dedicated bird-watching trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12926\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12926\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Monk-Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Monk Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A monk making a traditional hand fan in monk&#8217;s quarters. Sri Sri Auniati Satra, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VISIT_THE_MASK_MAKING_WORKSHOP_AND_WATCH_MASK_DANCE_TOO_%E2%80%93_ONLY_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>VISIT THE MASK MAKING WORKSHOP AND WATCH MASK DANCE TOO \u2013 ONLY IN MAJULI ISLAND, OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There is only one family which makes the unique masks of Majuli, now known all over the world. The family has been passing on the knowledge and tradition from one generation to other.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12921\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12921\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-.jpg\" alt=\"Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mask making in Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I told you it was my lucky day, so I ended up not only observing the artists making the mask with clay, bamboo and cow dung but I also enjoyed the artists getting ready for a mask dance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12920\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12920\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-4.jpg\" alt=\"Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India (4)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mask making in Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mitu waited patiently as I sat on the floor, making the most of my luck. Turned out, some Indian travelers from Bengal had requested for a mask dance for a fee. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Again.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12918\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12918\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Masks of Ramayana personalities such as Bali, Sugriv and Lord Hanuman in Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The dances told stories from Ramayana in a fun and engaging way. The performance was short but a visual delight nonetheless. It was performed not on a clinical stage but in the workshop itself, with dramatic masks in the background.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12919\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12919\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Mask-Making-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mask Making Majuli River Island Assam India (3)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mask dance in Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a token of appreciation and gratitude, I donated some money in front of the largest statue. It was an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WATCH_AMAZING_SUNSET_FROM_A_SECRET_LOCATION_%E2%80%93_MAJULI_ISLAND_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>WATCH AMAZING SUNSET FROM A SECRET LOCATION &#8211; MAJULI ISLAND. OFFBEAT ASSAM:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Mitu took me at a vantage point which offered the best views of sunset in Majuli. I reached early so that I can choose the best place to enjoy the sunset. I chose a rocky platform made only for watching the sun set. I was impressed by an elderly lady who struggled to walk on the uneven path. She was supported by her son and daughter in law. She later got down and sat on an empty boat. I was impressed by her spirit! I am sure she enjoyed it. This is why I love <strong>traveling with parents<\/strong>. I am going to use this example on my mother every time she will refuse to travel with me owing to health issues.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12937\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12937\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sunset-Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">North East India has the best of sunsets. This one was in Majuli. Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I sat on one of the rocks and waited for the sunset. I meditated for some time followed by a walk and absorbing the atmosphere in silence. A boat tied in long distance! Kids playfully taking bath in the river! Local women going about their chores! The unusual patterns of river and soil! The works! And then the magic began. As the sun started to set, the sky burst into a riot of colors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12936\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12936\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sunset-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The glorious sun set of Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A boatman lyrically started rowing his boat towards the orange sun. I watched at the seat, numb at my \u2018balcony seat\u2019, as if I had bought tickets for a grand theatre performance. Parnashree Devi, my friend from Assam was right, \u201cSunset in Majuli are not to be missed!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12912\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12912\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12912\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-3.jpg\" alt=\"Food Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (3)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eat with local people at dhabas such as this one. Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VEGAN_AND_VEGETARIAN_GUIDE_FOR_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN GUIDE FOR MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It is very easy to find good vegan and vegetarian food in not only Majuli but most of Assam, when compared to other states of North East India. In my home-stay, I ate a nice vegetarian <em>thali<\/em>. Rice and <em>daal<\/em> (lentils) was served with nice cabbage and fried aubergine. I was served bread jam and bananas for breakfast at the home-stay.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12938\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Vegan-food-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan food Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about the food I had on streets and dhabas. Mitu and I had a wonderful vegan <em>thali<\/em> for lunch at one of the <em>dhabas.<\/em>(Makeshift restaurant) The <em>thali<\/em> comprised of a wonderful bamboo chutney, <em>ghughni<\/em> (matar), <em>aalu bhujia<\/em> (fried potatoes) and chapattis. I was happy to eat some wheat after a long time as it is not easy to find wheat in North India. Rice is more common here. The cost of <em>thali<\/em> was just Rs. 40 For evening snack, I ate Ghughni again and vegan noodles (Rs. 40) from the street side cart.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12911\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12911\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Food Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All this for Rs. 40 It was delicious, especially the bamboo chutney. Yes, from the place (pic above) Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And on the morning when I had some time for my ferry, I ate the very comforting hot <em>ghughni<\/em> and <em>roti<\/em> again at the ferry station. I am sure, if you will explore more and ask around you will get many more options. You can write in the comment section if you know a place in Majuli which served great vegan and vegetarian food.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12910\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12910\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Cycle-Mishing-Village-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Cycle Mishing Village Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A local returning home at the Mishing village, Majuli river island, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FACILITIES_AVAILABLE_AT_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Majuli is a proper town with most of the facilities available. \u201cDo you have police station and crime here? It looks so peaceful. Almost Utopian!\u201d, I asked Manjeet. He replied with a laugh, \u201cCrime rate is very low here. <strong>Where will they run away?<\/strong> They will be caught in the ferry!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Majuli has many ATMS, 2 petrol pumps, clinics, schools, restaurants, many hotels and home stays (Both cemented ones and bamboo ones) and even a barber shop, if you fancy one.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12913\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12913\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Hotel-Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can also stay at mainstream hotels such as this one . Starts Rs. 3000. Contact Holiday Scout to book the same. Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_STAY_IN_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>WHERE TO STAY IN MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>I stayed at a lovely home-stay in Assam. My cottage was made entirely from bamboo. It was fun to walk bare feet on the bamboo floor of my room.<\/p>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/theholidayscout.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Scout<\/a> for booking hotels, home stays and guides and activities in Majuli. They are the experts of hassle free trips in North East India.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12908\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12908\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12908\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The prices in this homestay starts at Rs. 400 a night. Get in touch with Holiday Scout to book the same. Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12940\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12940\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (2)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Each room in the homestay I stayed at had this lovely balcony. The entire homestay was made up of bamboo except the bathroom. Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12906\" style=\"width: 922px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12906\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Bamboo-Homestay-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India-5.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo Homestay Majuli River Island Assam India (5)\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can have this entire cottage to yourself as well. At just Rs. 1600 a day. Contact Holiday Scout to book the same. Majuli river island, Assam, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BEST_TIME_TO_VISIT_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>BEST TIME TO VISIT MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Winter is a good time if you want to see migratory birds.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_REACH_MAJULI_ISLAND_%E2%80%93_OFFBEAT_ASSAM\"><\/span><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><strong>HOW TO REACH MAJULI ISLAND \u2013 OFFBEAT ASSAM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It is very easy to reach Majuli island. I had boarded a ferry from Nimati Ghat and arrived in Majuli in 1 hour. Nimati Ghat is just 45 minutes and Rs. 35 away from Jorhat via a shared \u2018Magic\u2019 van. The ferry to Majuli from Nimati Ghat is Rs. 15. Shared and private cabs are present at Majuli when you disembark from the ferry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12914\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7200.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_7200\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\"><em><strong>Spread the love, share this blog<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><strong>Got any question\/comments, ask in the comment section below so that it can benefit other readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><span style=\"color:#ff6600;\">Email me for collaboration: 21abhinav21@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><em><strong>Be a part of my journey on social media. 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YES, I AM SERIOUS.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12928\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12928\" style=\"width: 614px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12928\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Museum-Sri-Sri-Auniati-Satra-Majuli-River-Island-Assam-India.jpg\" alt=\"Museum Sri Sri Auniati Satra Majuli River Island Assam India\" width=\"614\" height=\"922\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sri Sri Auniati Satra also has a must visit museum, Majuli, Assam, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOP THINGS TO DO IN MAJULI RIVER ISLAND \u2013 SOLO BUDGET TRIP TO OFFBEAT ASSAM What are the top things to do in Majuli, the largest river island of the world? Where to stay in Majuli? Is Majuli vegan friendly? What is the best time to visit Majuli? 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