Meet-and-greet at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city; settle in and relax after your journey — good time to confirm transfers and safari bookings with your planner.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel to try Assamese items (pitha, halua) alongside continental options; most city hotels serve from 7:00–10:30am but many extend for guests — confirm with reception.
Try fresh river fish (masor tenga), pork with bamboo shoot, and local thalis; both places serve from noon onward and are great introductions to regional cuisine.
Atop Nilachal Hill, Kamakhya is a major tantric and pilgrimage site with panoramic city views; temple hours generally 5:00am–1:00pm and 3:30pm–10:00pm, so plan the afternoon slot or an evening darshan.
Short 1-hour river cruise to watch sunset over the Brahmaputra and see Umananda Island; cruises typically operate late afternoon/early evening — check local operator timings.
Scenic 4–5 hour drive (~200 km) via NH27 to your chosen wildlife resort near the Kohora or Bagori entrance; expect one or two short restroom/tea stops en route.
Check in and enjoy the resort's buffet featuring local Assamese and continental dishes — use this time to confirm safari timings and park permits with the lodge manager.
Afternoon jeep safari (typical 2:30–4:30pm) to begin wildlife watching — good chance to see elephants, gaur, hog deer and if lucky rhino near waterholes; book with resort since slots are limited.
Early elephant-backed safari (usually 5:00–7:00am) offers the best, close-up chance to see one-horned rhinos grazing in the tall grass; elephant safaris have limited seats so pre-book via the forest department or resort.
Short guided walk to a nearby village and tea garden to experience local life and Assamese horticulture; typically available mid-morning — confirm availability and duration with lodge staff.
Second jeep safari (typically 2:30–4:30pm) in a different zone increases your chances of spotting tigers (rare), wild buffalo and multiple rhinos; jeep safaris are run by the forest department and are time-slot based.
Early breakfast and check-out; you will drive to Jorhat and then take the ferry to Majuli — confirm ferry and car timing with your planner as slots change seasonally.
Board the river ferry (roughly 45–75 minutes depending on type and river conditions) to reach Majuli; private boats may be faster and more comfortable — expect morning and mid-day crossings.
Enjoy a simple, homely meal of local rice, fish or vegetarian thali on Majuli — food tends to be fresh and locally sourced; meals often included if staying at a homestay.
Explore Majuli's satras (e.g., Auniati, Dakhinpat) which are centers of Assamese art, culture and mask-making; satra visiting hours are normally 9:00am–5:00pm so plan the afternoon visits.
Many hosts arrange evening performances of Sattriya dance and mask-making demos — a unique cultural highlight of Majuli; confirm with your host ahead of time.
Early-morning guided cycle or short boat tour through paddy fields, artisan workshops and village life — mornings are cool and scenic; most hosts start tours around 6:30–8:00am.
Visit Rang Ghar (ancient Ahom amphitheatre) and Talatal Ghar (historic palace with subterranean rooms) — both are open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm and are central to Ahom heritage.
Enjoy an indulgent Assamese or multi-cuisine farewell dinner; many hotels offer curated Assam tasting menus if you want a special evening for two couples.
Short ferry to Umananda Island (check ferry timing early; temple hours usually from early morning) for a final cultural glimpse; feasible if flight is later in the day.