Places Of Interest

From the beginning of their settlement in the island the people of Majuli have been facing the challenge of roaring force of nature like river Brahmaputra and have acquired the art of utilizing this mighty force of nature for their benefit. It is a land where you find flowers that are exquisitely beautiful, animals that are rare, and a beleaguered people that are proud and hospitable. The land of hills and valleys, the land of the mighty river Brahmaputra, the land of Mother Goddess Kamakhya, lies in the northeastern corner of India
and has rarest places of interests.

There are twenty-one Satras on the island - several of them still very active in the tradition and training of dance, drama, music, art and craft. One can hire a boat and cruise down the river in the early morning, bird-watching and also visit fields and homes to see the cultivation and weaving for you first hand of the tribes. People even go for joy riding cycle and can best experience the secrets of Majuli the land of culture.

KamakhyaTemple is major attraction of this region, on Nilachal hill, where Goddess Kamakhya is worshiped. The temple offers a fabulous view of the city and the mighty Brahmaputra. The ponds here are the home of some giant turtles. UmanandaTemple is a temple of Lord Shiva, in the midst of river Brahmaputra. The place resembles a beehive during Shiva Ratri when pilgrims from all over flock to the island packed in boats. Hajo is a sacred place for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. KazirangaNationalPark Home to fabled one horned Rhinoceros. Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden has an orchid house packed with 44 varieties of rare orchids of the North East region. Assam State Museum is the biggest museum of the north east region and one of the biggest multipurpose museums in the country.