Majuli
Majuli is a magical tropical island located in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. The island has been given the honorable name of "the largest island on the river".
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Majuli Island in the state of Assam in northwestern India off the Hummus Trail
Name: Majuli Island
Region: Majuli Island Located in the state of Assam, within the Brahmaputra River in northeastern India, Assam is a state, one of the Seven Sisters. The most populous and second largest state of the Seven Sisters.
Capital: Dispur
Population:
Language: Assamese, Bodo in Bodoland and English
Religion: Hinduism in the majority, Islam in the minority, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
season: Recommended season: October to February.
Monsoons:
How to get there and from where: The way to get to Majuli Island is by ferry from the banks of the Brahmaputra River.
A train leaves from Siliguri to the capital of Assam (Guwahati) and the journey takes 12 hours. Outside the train station, there are rickshaws for public service most of the day.
Types of tourism: Of the Seven Sisters, Assam is the state where you will see the most tourists. Because this state is the transition to the other states in the group.
Majuli Island is considered a beloved and magical island in the region. Tourists who have chosen to stay and give a few days to the state of Assam, and not see it as a "transit station" to other countries, will probably travel to the magical Majuli Island.
Destinations for a trip to Majuli
- Germor Village – a central village on the island
- Kambalbari Village – another central village on the island, on this island the residents make their living mainly from agriculture and fishing. You can find many fishing boats there
- Bicycle / jeep tour in the rural areas, getting to know the local tribes
- Workshops of handicrafts, pottery, masks and more
Majuli Summary
Majuli is a magical tropical island located in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. The island has the honorable name "the largest island on the river". This river crosses all the seven sisters. The atmosphere in the city is known to be very pleasant and inviting to tourists. On the island you will find many temples that are different from the other temples you will see (Uttar, Kolombari, Satara, etc.). It is considered the cultural capital of Assamese culture for centuries. On the island there are 22 Hindu monasteries of the god Vishnu called Satara.
The stay on the island is pleasant and relaxing and if you look, you will find the "Tevel b'Tzedek" association that operates on the island. The island is suitable and inviting for bicycle rides between the houses and the beaches.
