About Majuli Majuli is an island in the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. It is the largest river island in the world and is also the world's largest freshwater island. Majuli is also the world's second-largest river island after Marajรณ in Brazil.ย Majuli is a beautiful green environment-friendly, pure and pollution-free freshwater island in the Brahmaputra River, located approximately 20 kilometres from Jorhat and 347 kilometres from Guwahati. Majuli is the world's largest river island, covering 1250 square kilometres and attracting visitors from all over the world. It was formed by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, particularly the Lohit, changing course. The Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture thrives in Mjuli. Majuli has been on the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage Site proposal since 2004. Majuli is ideal for those who appreciate being in the midst of beautiful pure waters. Majuli transports you to a part of India that is unlike any other.