The incredible north east corner of India has plenty of hidden treasures in its kitty. North east is a land of mystic peaks, verdant valleys, lush jungles and diverse and distinct cultures. It is region of eight charming states namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim. These states are blessed with various unique creations of "Mother nature."

Assam situated at the heart of north east India has lots of beautiful things to offer its guests. It is known as the "gateway to north east India" and epicentre of politics of this region. It is the second largest state of north east India and have a fertile land due to the mighty Brahmaputra river. This huge river descends into Assam from South western Tibet. Beside Assam tea and one -horned rhinoceros, Assam is renowned in the entire world for Majuli.

Majuli is the largest fresh water mid-river deltaic island of South Asia and located at the upper reaches of river Brahmaputra. Majuli island is famous as a bio-diversity hot spot and enriched with rare species of flora and fauna. It provides shelter to over 850 different species of birds, fresh water dolphins. Also it borders four National Parks of the region, which are the wild abode of large populations of elephants, one-horned rhinos, and wild buffalo.

Majuli has a population of 1, 50 000 and its main inhabitants are Mishings, Deoris and Assamese Vaishnavite. This wonder land is just 200km from Guwahati, the state capital and has an area of about approx 900 sq. kms. The nearest airport to Majuli is in Jorhat, which is only 20 km away. Majuli is a place of historical significance. For the past 500 years, Majuli has been recognized as the cultural capital of Assam and also considered as the cradle of Assamese civilization. It is the centre of Assamese Vishnavite culture and is a repository of rich heritage. Majuli has over 22-24 Vaishnava monasteries or satras namely Kamalabari, Auniati, Dakhinpat, Benegenaati, Shamaguri and Garamurh. These satras played an important role in propagating the religious ideology of the Assamese medieval Vaisnavite saint Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva. Their preaching is known as the Satria culture.

There is an unique thing about this island. Every monsoon, Majuli changes its shape depending upon the rainfall and the mood of the Brahmaputra river. But it doesn't affect their day to day life. For them Brahmaputra is the river of sorrow as well as river of hope. All Majulian believes in this famous saying that "nothing happens until it happens". This shows their patience and strength of facing all circumstances.

This island is now on the verge of extinction due to the continuous shrinking of its shoreline. Environmentalist and social activists of the region has joined hands and started a campaign known as "Save Majuli" for the preservation of this sole river island of India. Also they are trying to enlist it under the World Heritage Site for its unique geographical feature.

So, at least for once visit this wonder land, which every year rises form the ravages like pheonix.

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