Assam and Kaziranga · 5 Nights / 6 Days

Assam: Wildlife, Culture and the Brahmaputra: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Kamakhya, an evening on the river, two nights at Kaziranga and a slow finish on Majuli.

Overview

This journey follows the Brahmaputra upstream: from Guwahati's riverfront and temple, to Kaziranga's grasslands, and on to Majuli, a river island with a living monastic tradition.

It ends in Jorhat, so a one-way flight out of Jorhat (rather than Guwahati) works best. Some activities, including cruises and ferry timings, depend on operators and water levels.

Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Route
Guwahati > Kaziranga > Jorhat and Majuli > Jorhat
Suits
Culture-minded travellers who want wildlife, spirituality and a slower pace, and who are comfortable with a one-way routing.
Stay style
A city hotel in Guwahati, a lodge or resort near Kaziranga, and a comfortable hotel in Jorhat. Majuli is visited as a day trip.

Day-by-day itinerary

Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.

Day 1Arrive in Guwahati

Transfer to your hotel and rest. In the evening, enjoy a Brahmaputra outing around sunset, subject to operator schedules and water levels.

Day 2Kamakhya and the drive to Kaziranga

Visit Kamakhya Temple in the morning, allowing for queues, then drive to Kaziranga, roughly 5 hours. Arrive in time to settle in and unwind.

Day 3A full day of safaris

Explore the park with morning and afternoon safaris in different ranges, depending on current arrangements. Rest between slots.

Day 4Kaziranga to Jorhat

Take a final morning safari if timing allows, then drive to Jorhat, roughly 2.5 hours. If time permits, visit a tea estate, subject to its visitor arrangements.

Day 5Majuli day

Take the ferry from Nimati Ghat to Majuli, subject to schedules. Visit satras, see mask-making and enjoy the island's rural rhythm. Return to Jorhat by evening.

Day 6Departure from Jorhat

Transfer to Jorhat airport for onward flights. If you must return to Guwahati, we can arrange a road or onward transfer, which adds several hours.

Main experiences

  • Kamakhya Temple visit
  • Evening Brahmaputra outing, subject to operators
  • Kaziranga safaris across two ranges
  • Tea estate visit near Jorhat, subject to access
  • Majuli satras and mask-making
  • Ferry crossing on the Brahmaputra

Practical considerations

Season

Best from November to March, when Kaziranga is open and Majuli is accessible. Water levels affect ferry timings.

Routing

Departure from Jorhat is easiest. Returning to Guwahati by road is possible but long.

Ferries

Majuli ferry schedules and timings vary. We confirm them before your trip.

Early starts

Safaris and the Majuli ferry both require early mornings.

This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.

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