Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Majuli, Sivasagar and Ziro
River island monasteries, the old Ahom capital, and the Apatani villages of the Ziro valley. A slower trip for people who care more about culture than sights.
- Length
- 7 days
- Starts from
- Guwahati or Jorhat
- Best months
- October to March
- Good for
- Culture, Slow travel, Photography
Day by day
Day 1
Jorhat
Travel to Jorhat and visit a tea estate nearby.
Day 2 to 3
Majuli
Ferry across the Brahmaputra. Visit the satras, the mask makers of Samaguri and the Mising villages by bicycle.
Day 4
Sivasagar
Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar and the temple tanks of the Ahom kings.
Day 5 to 6
Ziro
Drive into Arunachal Pradesh. Walk the rice fields and bamboo groves between the Apatani villages.
Day 7
Itanagar
Drive down to Itanagar or North Lakhimpur for the flight or overnight train back.
Good to know
- Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit for Ziro.
- Majuli's Raas festival is in November, and the Ziro music festival is usually in late September.
- Ferry timings to Majuli change with the river level.
Read before you go
Done this trip?
Nobody has rated this trip yet. Your rating helps the next traveller choose.