Rupali Tat Ghar And Homestay - Majuli

Rupali Tat Ghar And Homestay Majuli: Bamboo cottages over a pond in Assam's river island

Accommodation and Rooms

Rupali Tat Ghar And Homestay Majuli offers family rooms with private bathrooms in bamboo structures raised high above ground to withstand flood. Each room at Rupali Tat Ghar And Homestay includes a sofa, dining area, and free toiletries, with a fireplace and electric kettle provided. Some bamboo houses allow guests to see fish playing in the water through floor gaps, a direct result of the construction over a backyard pond.

Facilities and Services

The property has a garden, free on-site private parking for up to three cars, and separate driver rooms for rental car staff. Free filtered drinking water is available for guests to refill bottles, and the homestay provides inverter-powered current to rooms and bathrooms during Majuli's frequent power cuts. A washing machine is available for guest use, and the host family can arrange local tours and transportation around the island.

Dining and Food

Breakfast is included in the stay, with meals prepared by the host Rumi Medhi Hazarika using home-grown ingredients such as cow milk from the family's own cow. Dinner offers Assamese dishes including dal, one vegetable curry, pickle, papad, and a non-vegetarian item, along with local rice beer known as apong. The host also makes homemade pickles, cheese, butter, and grows black pepper and turmeric on the property.

Location and Accessibility

Rupali Tat Ghar And Homestay Majuli sits on the main road of Kamalabari, within walking distance to the ghat and central market. The homestay provides access to major attractions including Dakhinpat Satra and Samaguri Satra, the latter known for mask-making by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Hemchandra Goswami. Jorhat Airport is 35 km away, and the property offers car hire for island exploration.

Family and Pet Policies

This homestay is family-friendly, offering quadruple rooms and special care for children, including a 6-year-old guest treated like family. Pets are allowed on the property, and the family includes two children who may engage with young guests, including a son who draws portraits. Swings in front of the house and a spacious hall with cozy corners provide recreation space for families.

• Bamboo construction: Three cottages raised over a pond with fish visible through floor gaps
• Homemade provisions: Cheese, butter, pickles, black pepper, turmeric from the property
• Dining: Breakfast included; Assamese dinner with apong rice beer available
• Power backup: Inverter supply for lights and fans during island power cuts
• Transport: Car hire with local driver; separate driver rooms on site
• Location: Main road, walking distance to Kamalabari ghat and central market