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Assam Tea, Rhinos & River Islands

Rhino safaris in Kaziranga's grasslands, then a ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli for its Vaishnavite monasteries, mask makers and Mishing stilt villages.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration6 days / 5 nights
  • Starts inGuwahati
  • RouteGuwahati · Kaziranga National Park · Majuli
  • Places3 destinations
  • StateAssam, India
  • Ideal forCultural holidays, Wildlife safaris
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-IEAMJ6

Best time to visit: October to April

Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Guwahati, Assam
Kamakhya Temple – Guwahati
Umananda Island – Guwahati
Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Trip overview

Rhino safaris in Kaziranga's grasslands, then a ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli for its Vaishnavite monasteries, mask makers and Mishing stilt villages.

The route spends 1 night in Guwahati, 2 nights in Kaziranga National Park and 2 nights in Majuli, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and wildlife safaris, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Guwahati 1N
  2. Kaziranga National Park 2N
  3. Majuli 2N

Highlights

Kamakhya TempleUmananda IslandBrahmaputra sunset cruiseCentral (Kohora) rangeWestern (Bagori) rangeEastern (Agaratoli) rangeKamalabari and Auniati satrasSamaguri satraMishing villages

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Guwahati

  • Arrive via Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Umananda Island: River island temple

Day 2Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park

  • Travel from Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park by private vehicle, with stops on the way
  • Check in at your Kaziranga National Park hotel
  • Central (Kohora) range: Most popular safari range

Day 3Kaziranga National Park: Western (Bagori) range and Eastern (Agaratoli) range

  • Western (Bagori) range: Good rhino sightings
  • Eastern (Agaratoli) range: Birding and quieter safaris

Day 4Kaziranga National Park to Majuli

  • Travel from Kaziranga National Park to Majuli by private vehicle
  • Check in at your Majuli hotel
  • Samaguri satra: Traditional mask-making

Day 5Majuli: Mishing villages and Brahmaputra ferry

  • Mishing villages: Stilt houses and weaving
  • Brahmaputra ferry: River crossing from Jorhat

Day 6Depart from Majuli

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Jorhat Airport (JRH) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
  • Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
  • Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
  • Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
  • Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Guwahati: Use Guwahati as a one-night stop between Shillong and Kaziranga.
  • Kaziranga National Park: Book the earliest jeep safari; mist rising off the grasslands at dawn is the best time for rhinos.
  • Majuli: Ferry timings vary with the river; start early from Jorhat.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Guwahati: October to April. Kaziranga National Park: November to April. Majuli: October to March.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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