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India has a long list of beautiful and natural beaches in the world. Having a coastline of over 7,600 kms it is also home to several world class resorts towns with their own relaxing spas, diving and water sports, seafood cuisine. Lets have a look at the various beaches located in India
Majuli, the largest river island in the world.
This should have been called the Majuli islands for it is a strange conglomeration of small land masses thrown into the mighty Brahmaputra. When you approach Majuli by a steamer from Nimatighat near Jorhat, the island appears rather frail. In fact representatives of the local Mising tribe often counsel tourists suffering from an involuntary apprehension that the island might sink anytime. The feeling of being on a floating peice of earth can be unnerving, but you could derive confidence from the fact that Majuli is the world's largest river island spread over 800 sq. kms. Earlier this year former I & B minister Jaipal Reddy made a pitch at the UNESCO to have Majuli declared a world heritage site.
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How to reach
Nearest Airport is Jorhat 20 kms away.
By Road from Guwahati Majuli is an eight hour drive, 314 kms away. Taxis or buses take up to six hours to Jorhat from where you can reach Nimatighat. Ferries take 45 mins to Majuli.
About Majuli
The UN body it appears decided to consider Reddy's request in 2007. The best season to visit Majuli is autumn when the river is considerbly quiet. At Nimatighat, the gateway to Majuli colourful steamers packed with tourists are a usual sight. Those who opt to stay overnight on the island could find it an interesting experience as the Vaishnav monasteries or xatras provide visitors with rooms and vegetarian meals. A major attraction for visitors is the local beer which blends well with Assamese and Mising cusines. Majuli is not a typical getaway. you should go there only if you are deeply inspired by nature's quirks and the lack of resort like comfort dosen't bother you.
A wetland, Majuli is a hotspot for flora and fauna. Among the birds seen here are: the Greater Adjutant Stork , Pelican, Siberian Crane and the Whistling Teal. The dwellers of Majuli are mostly tribal folk. These tribal are the mishing tribes from Arunachal Pradesh and who immigrated here centuries ago.
Handloom is a major occupation among the distaff population of the villages. Although largely a non-commercial occupation, it keeps many of the inhabitants occupied. Weaving is exquisite and intricate with the use of a variety of colours and textures of cotton and silk, especially 'muga' silk.
