Self-drive route guide · 300+ km, then a ferry from Guwahati
Guwahati to Majuli Island by self-drive car or bike
Majuli, often called the world's largest river island, is a living centre of Assamese Vaishnavite culture: satras (monasteries), mask-making, pottery and Mishing villages, surrounded by the Brahmaputra.
- Distance
- 300+ km, then a ferry
- Drive time
- About 6 hours to Neamati Ghat, then a 1-hour ferry
- Route
- Guwahati → Nagaon → Kaziranga → Jorhat → Neamati Ghat → ferry to Majuli
The route and where to stop
From Guwahati it's about 6 hours to Neamati Ghat near Jorhat, then a 1-hour ferry. The route passes Kaziranga, so the two combine well. Here's how, and which of our rentals suits it.
Guwahati (Maligaon)
Pick up your rental at our Maligaon location, about 2 km from Kamakhya station.
Nagaon110 km
The halfway break on the flat highway east.
Kaziranga220+ km
On the way: stop for a night and a safari to split the trip. See our Guwahati to Kaziranga guide.
Jorhat
The tea city and the last big town before the river: refuel and stock up here.
Neamati Ghat
About 15 km from Jorhat. The ferry across to Majuli takes about an hour; timings vary by season, so check the day's schedule.
Majuli
Visit the satras, watch traditional mask-making and pottery, and see Mishing villages and the island's birdlife.
What the road is like
It's flat highway east through Assam, with trucks and town traffic in places. The ferry is the part to plan around: services run regularly in the dry season, but timings change through the year.
Ferries carry vehicles as well as passengers, but space and timings vary. Ask at the ghat, or leave the car in Jorhat and explore the island locally.
Which rental for Guwahati to Majuli?
By self-drive car
Comfortable for the long highway, and easy to combine with Kaziranga.
- Suzuki Ertiga (7-Seater)₹2,800/day
- Break the trip with a night at Kaziranga.
- Check the vehicle ferry schedule at Neamati Ghat before you plan the crossing.
By bike
Great for hopping between satras once you're on the island.
- Yamaha FZ₹1,000/day
- Honda SP 125₹1,000/day
- Bajaj Pulsar N160₹1,200/day
- A long, flat ride from Guwahati: split it at Kaziranga.
- On the island, a bike makes it easy to explore the satras and villages at your own pace.
Real photos
Our vehicles, as you'll get them
Best time to go
- October to April
- The best weather, regular ferries, and the ideal time for satra visits.
- May to September
- Monsoon: heavy rain, ferry disruptions, and parts of the island can be submerged. Best avoided.
A three-day Majuli trip from Guwahati
Day 1
Guwahati to Kaziranga (afternoon safari) or straight on to Jorhat.
Day 2
Neamati Ghat to Majuli by ferry. Satras, mask-making and a Mishing village; stay on the island.
Day 3
Morning on the island, ferry back, and drive towards Guwahati, breaking at Kaziranga if you need to.
Fuel, permits and what to carry
- Check ferry timings at Neamati Ghat; they vary by season.
- No permit is needed. Carry your driving license and an ID.
- Refuel in Jorhat before the ghat.
- It's a long round trip: plan your days around the 300 km/day fair-use limit.
Guwahati to Majuli: questions & answers
How do I get from Guwahati to Majuli by road?
Drive about 6 hours east to Neamati Ghat near Jorhat, then take the ferry, which takes about an hour, to Majuli.
Can I take my rental car on the Majuli ferry?
Ferries carry vehicles as well as passengers, but space and timings vary by season. Check at Neamati Ghat, or leave the car in Jorhat and explore the island locally.
When is the best time to visit Majuli?
October to April. During the monsoon (May to September) ferries are disrupted and parts of the island can flood.
Rental terms (documents, deposit, km limit, late returns) are on the self-drive rentals page.
Plan the rest of your trip
Destination guides
Pick up in Guwahati
Every rental starts and ends at our Maligaon location, about 2 km from Kamakhya station and 10 km from the airport.
RedPanda Travels — Bike and Car Rental
Jonaki Path, Bylane 3, Sati Jaymati Nagar, Maligaon, near Basundhara Apartments, Guwahati, Assam 781011