The north-eastern part of India is a treasure chest of untamed tribes, their cultures and rich wildlife that makes it a tourist attraction. This Jorhat Majuli Kaziranga road trip will take you through the state of Assam, showing you its various interesting aspects. It begins with your arrival in Jorhat and in its first stage, leads you to Majuli on a ferry from Nimatighat. Here, you will visit satras or monasteries of the neo-Vaishnavas. After another ferry ride, this time back to Nimatighat, you move to Kaziranga National Park.

This Jorhat Majuli Kaziranga Jeep safari tour will take an adventurous turn when you head into the jungle on a Jeep. The vehicle has 4X4 transmission, allowing it to tread on loose and uneven ground easily. It will also make for a vantage point to see the regional flora and fauna. This trip ends after you reach Jorhat Airport and fly to your next destination.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Jorhat

On arrival at JorhatAirport, meet our agent and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Jorhat to Nimatighat (approx 15 km | 0.5 hours) | Nimatighat to Majuli

Relish breakfast at the hotel, and then begin the Jorhat Majuli Kaziranga road trip by driving to Nimatighat. On reaching here, travel on the Brahmaputra River on a ferry to reach Majuli – the largest riverine island on earth. Post reaching this natural wonder, check-in at the hotel to rest at night.

Day 03: Excursion to Satras

After a delicious breakfast, embark on a small excursion to satras that are monasteries, associated with the neo-Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. At these sites, learn about the sect and see colourful paintings that depict various scenes and incidents from the Hindu mythology. Following this trip, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Majuli to Nimatighat | Nimatighat to Kaziranga National Park (approx. 130 km | 2.5 hours)

Post a tasty breakfast, check-out from the hotel and board the ferry to Nimatighat. On arrival here, travel by road to Kaziranga National Park and once at the protected territory, transfer to the resort to rest at night.

Day 05: Jeep Safari | Local sightseeing

Following breakfast, begin the wildlife-related section of this Jorhat Majuli Kaziranga Jeep safari tour. Board the four-wheel drive Jeeps and head into the protected territory. The national park – established in1905 – is spread over 858 sq km in the plains of the Brahmaputra River. Deciduous forests, grasslands and riverine islands characterise the geography of this site. The prominent animals of the park include one-horned rhinoceroses, badgers, leopards, small and large civets, Indian bison, sambar and barking deer, and dolphins.

After the safari, visit a tea plantation to learn about how and when the leaves are picked and how they are processed. Later, explore few nearby villages to learn about the lifestyle, traditions and customs of the local people. Thereafter, retreat to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 06: Kaziranga National Park to Jorhat (approx. 115 km | 2.25 hours) | Departure from Jorhat

Following breakfast, check-out from the resort and head to Jorhat. On reaching the destination, transfer to Jorhat Airport for the flight to your next destination.