Rhinos, Rivers, River Island Assam Tour - 5 Nights / 6 Days

1N Guwahati | 2N Kaziranga | 2N Majuli

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Overview

Searching for the best Assam tour packages that go beyond Kaziranga to deliver a truly complete and authentic North East India experience? Cholan Tours presents Wild Assam, a 6-day journey from Guwahati through the legendary grasslands of Kaziranga National Park to the utterly unique river island world of Majuli, covering Assam's most iconic wildlife, spiritual, and cultural destinations in one expertly crafted circuit.

Guwahati, the gateway city of North East India and Assam's commercial capital, opens the tour with the sacred Kamakhya Temple, one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas in the Hindu tradition, and a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra, Asia's most magnificent river. From Guwahati, the journey heads east to Kaziranga National Park. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the greatest wildlife conservation success stories on Earth. Kaziranga is home to the world's largest population of the Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, over 2,200 individuals protected across 430 square kilometers of elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical forest on the banks of the Brahmaputra. Tiger, Asian elephant, wild buffalo, swamp deer, and over 480 species of birds complete a wildlife roster that rivals the finest game reserves in Asia. Kaziranga jeep safari and elephant safari packages are among the most thrilling experiences available in any North East India tour package.

The circuit's most remarkable chapter is Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island, formed by the Brahmaputra and its tributaries in the flood plains of upper Assam, and one of India's most culturally extraordinary and ecologically fragile destinations. Majuli is the spiritual heartland of Assamese Vaishnavism, a 15th-century devotional reform movement founded by the saint-poet Srimanta Sankardeva, and home to 22 surviving Sattras (monasteries) that preserve centuries of classical Assamese dance, music, theatre, manuscript illumination, and mask-making in living practice. Staying on Majuli, crossing to it by country ferry across the Brahmaputra, and walking between its Sattra compounds at dawn is one of the most profound and irreplaceable travel experiences in India. Whether you are searching for Kaziranga tour packages, Majuli tour packages, or a complete Assam wildlife and culture package, this Cholan Tours itinerary is the definitive answer.

Itinerary

This 6-day Assam journey covers Guwahati, Kaziranga, and Majuli Island. Start your journey at Guwahati's Brahmaputra banks and Kamakhya Temple. Drive east into Kaziranga where you see rhino grasslands. Cross the Brahmaputra by country ferry to Majuli. It is the world's largest river island. Enjoy the best of Assam with this itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati - Kamakhya Temple and Brahmaputra Cruise−

Arrive in the beautiful city of Guwahati. Check into your hotel and relax. Start your journey with a visit to Kamakhya Temple. It is a Shakti Peetha atop Nilachal Hill, one of Hinduism's most powerful shrines. Take a sunset river cruise on the Brahmaputra. This is where you visit Umananda Island. It is the world's smallest inhabited river island and also home to a 17th-century Shiva temple amid dense forest.

Overnight Stay in Guwahati

Day 2: Guwahati - Kaziranga- Into the UNESCO Rhino Heartland+

Start your morning early and drive 220 km to Kaziranga National Park. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's largest Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros population. Check in to your jungle lodge. Afternoon visit to the park's buffer zone. After it, take the nature walk in the evening along the Brahmaputra edge, watching migratory birds return to roost at dusk.

Overnight Stay in Kaziranga

Day 3: Kaziranga- Jeep Safari & Elephant Safari+

Pre-dawn elephant safari through Kaziranga's Central Range, the best way to approach one-horned rhinos at close quarters in the tall elephant grass. Morning jeep safari through the Western Range tracking rhino, Asian elephant, wild buffalo, and swamp deer. Afternoon visit Kaziranga's orchid conservation centre and watchtower viewpoints.

Overnight Stay in Kaziranga

Day 4: Kaziranga - Majuli- Ferry Across the Brahmaputra+

Drive to Nimatighat and board a country ferry across the Brahmaputra to Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island at 352 square kilometres. Check in to an island eco-lodge or Sattra guesthouse. Afternoon visit Kamalabari Sattra, Majuli's most accessible and active Vaishnavite monastery, founded in the 16th century.

Overnight Stay in Majuli

Day 5: Majuli- Sattras, Mask-Making & Village Life+

Full day on Majuli. Visit Auniati Sattra, the island's largest monastery, housing a rare collection of royal artefacts, antique jewellery, and utensils gifted by Ahom kings. Watch mask-making artisans craft bamboo-and-clay ritual masks used in Bhaona theatre performances. Cycle through paddy fields to the Mishing tribal village of Salmora.

Overnight Stay in Majuli

Day 6: Majuli - Guwahati+

Start your morning early and board your ferry back to Nimatighat. From there, drive to Guwahati Airport or Railway Station.

Tour Concludes

FAQs on Rhinos, Rivers, River Island Assam Tour

What does this Cholan Tours Assam tour package include?

This package includes 5 nights accommodation, all inter-city transfers by private AC vehicle, Brahmaputra cruise, Nimatighat ferry crossing to Majuli, jeep safari and elephant safari at Kaziranga, and Cholan Tours Tour Manager services. Along with it, Kaziranga park entry fees, safari permits, and personal expenses are additional.

What is the best time for this Kaziranga and Majuli tour?

The months of November to April are ideal for this tour. The Kaziranga National Park is closed from May to October during the monsoon and flood season, as the Brahmaputra inundates the park annually. October and November are excellent for the first post-monsoon safaris with lush green landscapes. February to April offers the best wildlife visibility as the elephant grass is cut and animals are easily spotted. Majuli is accessible year-round but best visited from October to March.

Is the elephant safari at Kaziranga safe?

Yes. Kaziranga's elephant safaris are conducted on trained, experienced elephants under Forest Department supervision, with licensed mahouts and trained guides. The elephant safari is specifically designed to allow a close approach to one-horned rhinos in tall grass where jeeps cannot access, making it the most intimate and extraordinary wildlife experience Kaziranga offers. Cholan Tours books both elephant and jeep safaris as part of this package.

How do I reach Guwahati for this Assam tour?

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai daily. Guwahati is also a major North East Frontier Railway hub with trains from Delhi (Rajdhani Express), Kolkata, and other major cities. Cholan Tours provides all in-destination transfers from Day 1 onwards.

Can this Assam circuit be combined with the Meghalaya Classic Circuit?

Absolutely. It is one of Cholan Tours' most popular combinations. The two circuits connect naturally at Guwahati, creating a comprehensive 12 to 13-day North East India itinerary covering Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli, Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong. Contact our Cholan Tours team for a combined Assam Meghalaya package quote tailored to your travel dates and group size.