Majuli Hosts Festival to Revive Charaichung Sanctuary

On 7th December 2025, Majuli began the second edition of the Charaichung Festival, a four-day initiative aimed at restoring and promoting the 392-year-old Royal Bird Sanctuary, Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary established in 1633 by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.

The festival seeks to revive the nearly defunct Charaichung Sanctuary by drawing attention to its historical significance and encouraging conservation efforts among local communities and visitors.
Organised by Majuli Sahitya and local residents, the event aims to place Charaichung on the global tourism map while rejuvenating its bird habitat and promoting awareness of its ecological importance.
Majuli, known as one of India’s most significant bird habitats, hosts a rich diversity of aquatic life and nearly 150 species of indigenous and migratory birds, attracting researchers, bird watchers and tourists from around the world.