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October 19, 2026
Kaziranga and Majuli Immersive Holiday – 5D/4N
Kaziranga and Majuli Immersive Holiday – 5D/4N
Description
Kaziranga needs no introduction – it is renowned for its thrilling safaris, where you can have close encounters with the endangered one-horned rhino and a variety of other wildlife. However, there is much to Kaziranga than just safaris. Embark on an immersive walk through the Karbi villages and hills, gaining valuable insights into the tribe’s culture, their deep connection with the forests, and their way of life. Then head to serene Majuli, the world’s largest river island. Explore the island by crisscrossing its landscape, marveling at the wetlands and abundant birdlife. Visit the quaint villages of the welcoming Mising tribe, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the neo-Vaishnavite satras, considered some of the most significant centers for Assamese performing arts and crafts.
Itinerary
- Day 1Getting to Kaziranga from Your City
- Day 2Ingam Kengam - An Immersive Trek Through the Forests of Karbi Hills
The 6 to 7 hour immersive, guided walk through Karbi Hills starts at 7.30. The walk familiarizes you with the secrets of the forests, Karbi way of life and their innate connection with the forests.
Ingam Kengam – forest hike in Karbi Hills, Kaziranga Visit Orchid Park in the evening to witness a 1.5 hour cultural program that showcases the music and dances of various tribes of Assam
- Day 3The Elephant Safari Day!
Go on an elephant safari early in the morning to spot the famous endangered one-horned rhinos, primates, wild buffaloes and scores of birds in Kaziranga National Park.
Return to the resort to have breakfast. Check out and head to Majuli. The route to the island includes a ferry ride from Nimati ghat near Jorhat.
Time permitting, visit one or two of the important satras (neo-Vaishnavite monasteries) in Majuli
- Day 4Go Find the Mising Tribe! Bicycling Through Mising Villages & Visiting Satras
Set off on a 3 to 4 hour exciting bicycling trip through Mising villages, stopping occasionally to take pictures and to have a chat with the welcoming Mising folk.
Mising folks in their traditional attire during Ali Aye Liang – a harvest festival in Majuli Go satra-hopping in the afternoon, covering the most important monasteries such as Kamalabari, Auniati, the mask-making community of Samaguri and the pottery village of Salmora.
Boat load of pots – Salmora pottery village, Majuli - Day 5Birding & Then Getting Back to Your City
Inclusions
- 2 nights in a 4-star resort in Kohora, Kaziranga
- 2 nights in riverside bamboo cottages in Majuli
- Transport – Jorhat airport to Jorhat airport by Toyota Innova
- Breakfast and dinner on all days
- 2-hour birdwatching session in Majuli
- 6 to 7 hour immersive forest hike in Karbi Hills
- Elephant Safari in Kaziranga
- 3 to 4 hour bicycling trip through Mising villages in Majuli
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FAQ
1. What is included in the Kaziranga and Majuli 5-day, 4-night holiday, and how much does it cost?
The holiday includes two nights in a 4-star resort in Kohora, Kaziranga, and two nights in riverside bamboo cottages in Majuli. Transport is by Toyota Innova from Jorhat airport and back, and breakfast and dinner are covered on all days. The experiences included are an elephant safari in Kaziranga, a 6 to 7 hour guided forest hike in the Karbi Hills, a 3 to 4 hour bicycle ride through Mising villages and a birdwatching session in Majuli. Prices can change with season and group size, so please check the latest price per person on the Kaziranga and Majuli trip page or write to hello@outdoers.in.
2. What is not included in the price?
Flights to and from Jorhat, lunches, [park entry and camera fees,] travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are not included. [Confirm this list. The page doesn’t state exclusions.]
3. How difficult is this holiday, and what fitness is needed?
The holiday is easy to moderate. The main physical effort is the Day 2 guided forest hike in the Karbi Hills, which takes 6 to 7 hours over mostly undulating terrain, and the Day 4 bicycle ride through Mising villages, which takes 3 to 4 hours on flat island roads. The maximum altitude is only about 200 m. If you are active and enjoy long walks, you will be comfortable.
4. What preparation do you recommend before the trip?
Brisk walking of at least 3 km, three to four times a week, ideally on hilly terrain, and cycling about 10 km on weekends. Start four to six weeks before you travel.
5. What is the best time to visit Kaziranga and Majuli?
October to April is the best period, with pleasant, dry weather and good wildlife viewing. Winter nights can drop to about 10°C, and daytime highs are around 23°C, rising to about 30°C by April. [The trip summary says October through March while the old FAQ said October to April. Please align them.]
6. What is the minimum age for this holiday?
The recommended minimum age is 7 years. If your child is physically active and used to long walks and cycling, they may manage it even if younger, though adequate preparation is needed.
7. Will we see one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga?
Kaziranga is home to a large population of the endangered Indian one-horned rhinoceros, and an early-morning elephant safari on Day 3 gives you a good chance of close encounters. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, but you will also likely spot wild buffaloes, primates and many birds. [Confirm that the elephant safari is still available for your season, and add a line about the jeep safari if it’s offered as a fallback.]
8. What is the Karbi Hills walk like?
The Ingam Kengam walk is a guided 6 to 7 hour immersive hike that starts at 7:30 am. It goes through forests and Karbi villages, where you learn about the tribe’s way of life, sericulture and their close relationship with the forest. Lunch is often served the traditional way, cooked in bamboo.
9. What is Majuli and how do we get there?
Majuli is the world’s largest river island, in the Brahmaputra, known for its wetlands, birdlife, Mising tribal villages and neo-Vaishnavite satras. On Day 3 you drive from Kaziranga to Nimati Ghat near Jorhat and take a ferry to the island.
10. What will we see and do in Majuli?
You will cycle through Mising villages, see their bamboo bridges and flood-resistant chang ghar houses, and visit satras such as Kamalabari and Auniati. You will also visit the mask-making community of Samaguri and the pottery village of Salmora, and join a guided birdwatching session.
11. Where do we stay?
Two nights are in a 4-star resort in Kohora, Kaziranga, and two nights in riverside bamboo cottages in Majuli. All stays are on a double-sharing basis.
12. Where does the trip start and end, and which airport should I fly into?
It starts and ends at Jorhat airport. On Day 1 you drive about 90 km, around 2 hours, to Kohora in Kaziranga. On Day 5 you finish with a morning birding session and drive back to Jorhat airport. Reach Jorhat by 2 pm on Day 1, and take a flight that leaves from Jorhat after 4 pm on Day 5.
13. Are meals included, and can vegetarians or vegans be accommodated?
Breakfast and dinner are included on all days, while lunches are not, except on the hike day. Please share dietary needs when you book so the team can arrange them.
14. What footwear do I need?
Sports shoes are fine for this holiday, but trekking shoes with good grip are recommended, especially for the Karbi Hills hike. Always break in new shoes before you travel.
15. Is the water safe to drink?
We recommend carrying a personal water purifier or filter bottle, such as LifeStraw or Aquaguard. Bottled water is available in the resorts
16. How is the mobile connectivity?
Mobile signal can be poor in both Kaziranga and Majuli. The resorts have WiFi, so you can stay in touch from your room.
17. What should I pack, and is laundry available?
Pack light, breathable cotton layers, a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, a rain jacket, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars if you have them, and a refillable water bottle. Our team sends a full checklist when you register. Laundry is available for a fee at the Kaziranga resorts.
18. Is the holiday safe, and can I travel on custom dates?
Yes. Outdoers guides are trained in first-aid, and the team has an emergency plan. Travel insurance is recommended. Outdoers also organises this holiday on custom dates, with the quote based on group size and the number of days. The maximum group size is 12, and the minimum is 2. Email hello@outdoers.in or call +91-82799-29473
