An immersive art and healing experience
Explore this expedition
Learn the ancient art of mask-making in Majuli, the world’s largest river island.
Explore your inner self through psychodrama and art therapy with Magdalene Jayarathnam, India’s first trained psychodramatist.
Create your own mask under the guidance of Padma Shri Hem Chandra Goswami.
Immerse yourself in the roots and culture of Assamese and Mising communities that keep Majuli’s spirit alive.
Experience Magh Bihu, Assam’s harvest festival, with an Uruka feast, bonfire and dance, followed by the traditional Meji burning at dawn.
Conclude your journey with a mask showcase and storytelling circle, sharing your creation and personal narrative with fellow travelers and island artisans.
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- Ferry from Jorhat to Majuli
- Orientation + intention-setting
- Mask making introduction with Padma Shri Hem Chandra Goswami in the Samaguri Satra (MM 1)
- Visit Satras and learn about Vaishnavite culture
- End the day with Bonfire
- Morning session with Psychodrama (PD 1)
- Mask-making workshop (MM 2)
- Sunset river walk
- Uruka Feast and celebration (Bihu)
- Meiji Burning at dawn (Bihu)
- Mask making workshop (MM 3)
- Visit Mising village
- Traditional Mising lunch
- Sunset boat ride and picnic
- Night psychodrama session (PD 2)
- Morning Meditation and Yoga
- Final Mask making session (MM 4)
- Sunset Bhaona performance by the river
- Final Night masked theatre circles (PD 3)
- Morning group reflections
- Closing rituals
- Farewell
Mask Making
Psychodrama
Learn the art of Majuli mask-making with guided, hands-on sessions using simple natural materials, from structure to painting.
Explore emotional release through creative expression and gentle psychodrama-inspired practices in a safe, grounded way.
Travel to the world's largest river island. Experience beyond the tourist lens, slow island life, satras, culture, and nature, while living like a local.
Connect with a small circle of like-minded people through shared creation, conversations, and moments that stay with you.
We keep the group intimate (around 10–15 people) so you get personal attention, space, and a calmer experience.
Take home a finished mask, the personal story behind it, and practical tools like grounding techniques, expressive exercises, and simple psychodrama-inspired methods you can use anytime you feel stuck.
Stay in our curated Majuli lodging for the full duration of the expedition.
All breakfasts and one traditional local meal are included.
All local travel in Majuli, including ferry transfers.
All art supplies and mask-making materials required for the workshops.
All guided sessions included: mask-making, psychodrama, theatre practice, journaling, rituals, cultural immersion, and riverbank sessions.
Fees for all facilitators and workshop leaders.
A documented photo set capturing key moments from the expedition.
Flight/train bookings to reach Jorhat. If you'd like, we can share suggested routes and help you plan the easiest way to get here.
Any stay in Jorhat before/after the expedition. We can recommend trusted stays and help you book, if needed.
All other meals are not included.
Personal shopping, tips, and any individual expenses.
Any additional purchases from local artisans outside the included experience.
Register for UNMASK (Majuli 2.0)