Majuli, the largest river islands of the World were formed as a result of the 1750s earthquake.
It is the smallest island district of Assam.
In the 15th century the first satra was foun
ded and there are 22 satras at present .
The main satras are Auniati Satra, Garamur Satra, Kamalabari Satra, and Dakhinpat Satra.
Majuli is resided by many tribal groups namely, Mising, Deoris, Ahoms and Sonowal Kacharis.
The art of Mask Making started at the hands of Srimanta Sankardev in Majuli.
Ferries are the only mode of transportation to reach these islands.
Ali Aye Ligang, Raas Leela, Paalnam are vastly celebrated in these islands.
Magnificent birds migrate to Majuli during the winters.
Some of the bird-watching spots are Rambolia beel, Chakoli beel, Dubori Toli beel.
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