7-Day Assam Travel Itinerary
Theme: Budget-friendly, Nature + Culture + Wildlife + Offbeat
Best time: October to April
Travel Style: Mixed – trains, shared cabs, ferries, homestays, budget lodges
Start/End: Guwahati

Day 1: Arrival in Guwahati – Temple & River Vibes
Arrive at Guwahati (by train/flight)

Check into a budget hotel near Paltan Bazaar or Uzan Bazaar

Visit:

Kamakhya Temple (spiritual, hilltop views)

Brahmaputra River Cruise (evening cruise, ~₹300)

Dinner at a local Assamese restaurant (Paradise, Michinga, or a dhaba)

Stay: Budget lodge ₹700–₹1000
Tip: Use shared autos or Uber for local transport

Day 2: Guwahati to Kaziranga – Wildlife Welcome
Morning: Travel to Kaziranga National Park (5–6 hours by bus/shared cab)

Check into a homestay or lodge at Kohora range

Relax and explore the tea gardens or walk in the local village

Stay: Homestay or eco-lodge ₹1000–₹1500
Food: Local thali meals available in homestays (₹120–₹150)

Day 3: Kaziranga Safaris – Wild Encounters
Early morning elephant safari (~₹1300 per person)

Breakfast, then rest or visit the nearby orchid park

Afternoon jeep safari to another range (₹2000 per jeep – share with group)

Optional: Visit Assamese cultural show in the evening

Stay: Same as Day 2
Tip: Book safaris in advance during peak season (Nov–Feb)

Day 4: Kaziranga to Majuli Island – Across the Brahmaputra
Early travel to Neemati Ghat (Jorhat) (4–5 hours by cab)

Take ferry to Majuli (~1 hour, ₹15–₹30 only)

Reach Majuli by noon, check into a bamboo hut stay

Explore nearby Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries) and peaceful villages by cycle (₹100/day)

Stay: Bamboo cottage or homestay ₹500–₹1000
Tip: Ferry timing depends on river water level—plan accordingly

Day 5: Majuli – Slow Travel, Culture & Crafts
Visit:

Mask-making center at Samaguri Satra

Pottery villages

Ride along paddy fields and fish farms

Enjoy traditional Mishing tribe cuisine (ask your host)

Stay: Same as Day 4
Evening: Sit by the riverside and enjoy local storytelling if available

Day 6: Majuli to Sivasagar – Ahom History & Heritage
Early morning ferry back → travel to Sivasagar (~3 hours)

Visit:

Rang Ghar (ancient sports pavilion)

Talatal Ghar (palace with tunnels)

Sivadol Temple beside the Sivasagar tank

Try Assamese sweets like Peda and Kheer

Stay: Budget hotel ₹800–₹1200
Tip: Sivasagar is less touristy—great for relaxed walks

Day 7: Back to Guwahati – Local Markets & Departure
Morning: Travel to Guwahati (~7 hours by train/bus)

Visit Fancy Bazaar or Silpukhuri market for souvenirs (tea, silk, crafts)

Departure in evening/night via train or flight