We are organising a trip to the largest riverine island in the world, Majuli in Assam, this November. November 15th to 18th to be precise. Why Majuli? Why in November?You might ask. Because those are the Raas Mahotsav days, a centuries old tradition of the people of the island to pay their obeisance to Lord Krishna by enacting his Raas Leela, a spectacular event that draws people from all over the world to this island which is in UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites . Many of you might know Majuli as a spiritual and religious site. But Majuli is more than that. Majuli is home to a number of birds like Yellow Bitterns, Lesser Adjutant Storks, Fishing Eagles, Lineated barbets, Oriental Magpie Robins, Shrikes, Redstarts, Kingfishers and many many more. Majuli is also the home of the Mising tribe who have their cultural and social backdrops rooted in the lands of Hwang Ho and Yang-sze-kiang. Let us explore Majuli together, have a traditional lunch in the village of Bengenati, visit the monasteries ( satras) of Uttar Kamalabari, Garmur, Auniati, Dakhinpata, Samaguri (the famous mask making satra), two old museums which houses artefacts and utensils belonging to the the Ahom kings and Molai Forest Reserve, the world’s largest single handedly man made forest created by Padmashree Jadhav Payeng. Want to be a part of our team? Send us your query on 9874358754 or on the page itself.
15/11/24
- We pick you up from Jorhat at 7.30 am.
- Board ferry from Neamati ghat.
- Reach Majuli
- Visit Garmur satra and Auniati satra
- Traditional lunch in Bengenati in a village kitchen which is famous for feeding travellers from different corners of the globe.
- Attend the Raas utsav at Uttar Kamalabari Satra in the evening. The Raas utsav goes on all night and ends towards the morning. Our pick up and drop services will be at 7.30 pm and 2.30 am.
- Tonight we are going to have prasad at Uttar Kamalabari satra.
- Overnight stay at Majuli.
- Today we visit Dakhinapat Satra and Samuguri Satra
- Lunch at Kamalabari
- Traditional Mising dinner at Guest house
- Raas festival observation at Sarusatra. Pick up at 1o pm Drop at 1.30 am at
- Overnight stay at Guest house
- After breakfast, leave Majuli at 8.30 am
- Visit Molai island on our private boat.
- Whole day exploration of Molai island.
- Lunch on boat/Molai island.
- Leave Molai island around 3 pm
- Return to Majuli around 5 pm.
- Dinner at guesthouse
- Overnight stay at Guest house
- Leave Majuli at 8.30 am
- Drop at Jorhat around 12 noon.
Please make sure that your clothes fit into your main luggage . You can take one main luggage and one additional small bag/backpack. The transports on this trail do not have carriers on top. So one main luggage and one small bag per person will be accepted.
- Take whatever clothes you are comfortable in . It's going to be cold in the evenings so pack your warm layers wisely. Also, Raas is a religious festival , so it will be a good idea to pack modest clothes.
- Fleece jacket/a light warm woollen sweater- 1.
- A padded jacket
- Woollen socks - 2 pairs.
- Sports socks- 3 pairs.
- Undergarments - 1 for each day of travelling
- Sun cap or Biker Scarf for protection from sun- 1.
- Sneakers or closed sandals are good for this program. You will have to walk on village roads sometimes and also in Molai island. Heels are not advised.
- Lightweight Slipper/Sandals/kitos - 1 pair. For using at the stays
- Sunscreen lotion, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toilet roll, cold cream, soap paper strips, small quick dry towel.
- Camera (optional).
- Personal medicine kit. Our tour operator carries a fully equipped first-aid kit.
- Dry fruits, energy bars.
- Region : Assam
- Duration : 4 days
- Program may get modified/altered/cancelled in case of extreme weather conditions
- Min age: 5 years, if accompanied by parents. 14 years if travelling alone.
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Min batch strength : 8
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For queries call :9874358754
- Please note that the minimum batch strength is 8. If we fall short of the requisite number, the trip will be called off and your trip fees will be refunded in full without any cancellation charge deducted. However, if you still want to go ahead with the trip, it will be our pleasure to conduct it for you. In such a case your trip fees will be a little higher and the amount will be disclosed to you well before the date of journey.
- What will be your pick up time from Jorhat Railway station ? 7.30 am.
- What time will you drop me/us at Jorhat at the end of the journey?
Within 12 noon.
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What will the temperatures be like ?15 degree celsius to 25 degree celsius.
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What kind of food will be provided on the trip?Both vegetarian food and non vegetarian food will be served during the program.
- What kind of accommodation are available? Accommodations are on double sharing basis. Washrooms are mostly western with geysers..
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What are the cellular network connectivity for this trek ? Most networks are available at the bases and in the towns where we will be travelling . Connectivity of Vodafone is very poor though.
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What is the minimum and maximum age limit? The minimum age limit of children, if accompanied by parents is 5 years, without parents is 14 years.
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Which is the nearest railway station?Jorhat
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Which is the nearest airport?Jorhat
- Cancellation policy:
- Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges.
- Cancellations will have to be intimated to Soma's Camps by email. Email address is somascamps@gmail.com.
- 25 % of the total trip fee is not refundable on cancellation at any point of time. If you fail to pay your trip fees( in case of part payments) within the scheduled date and ignore repeated intimations, your registration maybe cancelled and the booking amount forfeited.
- Trips have to be booked at least 50 days prior to the date of actual tour.
- Cancellation between 50 to 31 days prior to departure : 75% of the trip fee will be refunded ( if full trip fee has bee paid)
- Cancellations made between 30 to 22 days prior to the tour date, 50% of the trip fee will be refunded. ( if full trip fee has bee paid)
- Cancellation between 21 and 11 days prior to departure : 30% of the trip fee will be refunded. ( if full trip fee has bee paid)
- Cancellations made from 10 days to the day of departure or no show up: no refund.
- Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of riots, political or industrial unrest like Railway operators strike, Airlines strike, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. The trip fee paid by the clients will be refunded in full OR we will provide you with an alternate set of program dates.
- Cancellation by Soma's Camps in the unforeseen eventualities of pandemic, epidemic, any other long term natural or biological disaster or man made disasters like war and others, it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. 70 % of the trip fee paid by the clients will be refunded.
- Please understand when we say 'trip fee', we mean the full amount not partial payment.
- We like to maintain decency in all our tours. Kindly help us in our intent by not doing any substance abuse during the tour program. Any disturbance, during the program, owing to substance fixation, will force us to cancel your participation with immediate effect.
- Payment: Payment for the trip can be done online through credit/debit card or net banking or NEFT or by account payee cheques or by G-pay or via UPI. No cash deposit please.
- Non-liability: Soma's Camps is not responsible for any loss/damage of your gears/equipment or other belongings on the trip.
- Regarding proper disposal of non bio-degradable waste: At Soma's Camps, we to prefer to leave nothing other than footprints behind. Kindly help us to maintain that by taking care of your non bio-degradable wastes.
- Emergency during trip: We do not have doctors accompanying with the team . Soma's Camps tour caretakers are trained to administer first aid and know how to deal with issues related to the mountains. However, they are not doctors.
- Program may get modified/cancelled in case of inclement weather.
- Cost escalation during the trip, due to change in itinerary owing to natural reasons or unforeseen conditions like Landslides , Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc, will have to be borne by the participant.
- Soma's Camps do not own the stays . Maintenance of the stays are solely with the owners.
- Please note that the minimum batch strength is 8. If we fall short of the requisite number, the trek will be called off and your tour fees will be refunded in full without any cancellation charge deducted. However, if you still want to go ahead with the trip, it will be our pleasure to conduct it for you. In such a case your tour fees will be a little higher and the amount will be disclosed to you well before the journey.