The island of Majuli is situated at a distance of 200 kilometers to the east of Guwahati, which is the largest city of Assam. Jorhat, an important town within the state, falls nearest to the island, being hardly 20 kilometers away. For reaching Majuli, you will first have to reach Jorhat, by air, by rail or by road. From there, regular ferries operate every day to take people to the island. In order to know more about how to reach Majuli, go through the information provided below.Traveling to Majuli Island
By Air
The township of Jorhat, situated in Upper Assam, presents the nearest air link from Majuli. It is well connected with all the major cities of Assam as well as India, by air. For instance, there are flights to Jorhat daily from Guwahati and four flights a week from Calcutta. From Jorhat, there is a short distance travel of fourteen kilometers to Neemati Ghat, where ferries are available to Majuli, from around 10 a.m.
By Road
Jorhat also serves as the nearest road link from Majuli. The ASTC buses, operating on a regular basis within the state, have day as well as night deluxe buses covering the distance from Guwahati to Jorhat in seven hours. You can easily find buses connecting the city with other parts of Assam as well.
By Ferry
There are at least two ferry rides to Majuli. The first ferry ride lasts for about an hour. After this, there is a ten minutes bus ride across Major Sapori which is yet another small island en route Majuli. The second ferry starts around 3 p.m. in the afternoon and is only for a short time. Finally, after another bus ride, the main town of Majuli, Kamalabari, is reached.
