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