A grand theatrical celebration held across 65+ satras of Majuli, showcasing Raas Leela performances that depict Lord Krishna's divine life through Bhaonas (religious plays). Dancers, musicians, and actors from the satras perform with traditional instruments, masks, and artistic costumes, attracting hundreds of thousands of devotees and visitors who are hosted by local families during the 4-5 day festival.
Why it mattersReligious and cultural significance for Vaishnavite tradition; Majuli is the pre-eminent venue for this 180+ year theatrical tradition, first performed at Dakhinpat Satra in 1840 AD
Going for this? Majuli in November
November brings Raas Leela — Majuli's greatest cultural event. Satras perform elaborate masked dance dramas depicting Krishna's life over multiple nights.
See the Majuli November guide →
Getting there
Nearest airport
Jorhat (Rowriah) — 20km to Nimati Ghat + ferry
Nearest railway
Jorhat — 20km to Nimati Ghat
Where to stay in Majuli
La Maison de Ananda
₹2500-4500/nighteco-lodge · Kamalabari, Majuli
Eco-lodge built on stilts (essential on a flood-prone island) using bamboo and local materials. French-Assamese couple runs it with genuine passion. Organic meals from the island garden, cycling tours to satras, and the sunset from the bamboo deck is surreal.
Ygdrasill Bamboo Cottage
₹1500-3000/nighteco-lodge · Near Auniati Satra, Majuli
All-bamboo cottages on the world's largest river island. Solar-powered, zero-waste, and deeply connected to Majuli's Vaishnavite culture. The owner arranges mask-making workshops and satra visits. Morning birdwatching from the cottage is exceptional.
Majuli Backpackers
₹400-800/nighthostel · Kamalabari ghat area, Majuli
Basic but cheerful backpacker hostel near the ferry ghat. Dorms with mosquito nets, a common kitchen, and a terrace for sunset views over the Brahmaputra. Rents cycles and the owner's hand-drawn island map is better than Google Maps here.
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Where to eat
Joha Restaurant
NLK Road, Kamalabari · ₹₹
SignatureAssamese Veg Thali
If you're staying at La Maison de Ananda or Risong Family homestay, the homestay food is more authentic — Joha is the lunch stop between Mishing village visits and the satras (monasteries). Skip cycling to Garamur to find food; eat at Joha en route.
Ural Restaurant Garamur Junction
Garamur NLK junction · ₹
Signaturelocal Assamese plates with island produce
Best for breakfast jolpan (rice flake and curd) before the ferry back to Kamalabari ghat. Don't expect English menus — point and order, and the cook will translate.
Kaching Restaurant
Garamur Satra · ₹
Signaturethalis and chowmein near Garamur Satra
Order before you head to Garamur Satra for the evening prayer — the wait gets long after 6.30pm when day-tour groups return from the eastern satras. Cash works; UPI patchy.
Ural Restaurant
Garamur · ₹
SignatureAssamese fish-and-rice thali
Lunch 12-2 pm only; weekends busier. Cash-only; no Wi-Fi. If you've just got off the Kamalabari ferry, it's a 12-minute scooter to Garamur Tinali (the three-road junction) where Ural sits.
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What else to see in Majuli
Majuli Island Walk
World's largest river island. Cycle through paddy fields, wetlands, and traditional Mising tribal villages.
Vaishnavite Satras (Monasteries)
Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries founded by Srimanta Sankaradeva. Kamalabari, Auniati, and Dakhinpat satras.
Mask Making at Samaguri Satra
Traditional Assamese mask-making workshop. Watch artisans create elaborate ritual masks from bamboo and clay.
