Begin the day with a light snack as the group gathers and gets ready for a day of harvest traditions, food, and togetherness. Take some time to settle in and get acquainted with the farmhouse before the day’s Nobanno experiences begin.
Nobanno Uthshob
Overview
Price:
BDT 5,900
Festival date:
16 November
Duration:
Day Trip
Location:
Manikganj
Booking deadline:
11 November, 2026
Slots:
Limited
Price:
BDT 5,900
Festival date:
16 November
Duration:
Day Trip
Location:
Manikganj
Booking deadline:
11 November, 2026
Slots:
Limited
Nobanno, the traditional Bengali harvest festival, marks the arrival of new rice and brings together the food, music, and traditions associated with the first harvest of the season. On the first day of Agrahayan, experience this cherished rural celebration through age-old harvest practices, seasonal food, folk traditions, and community life.
With Otithi, the day begins with traditional Pitha-Puli and Payesh before taking you into the heart of Bengali harvest culture. Try your hand at harvesting golden paddy and traditional paddy husking, listen to folk songs performed by local farmers, and share a farm-to-table community lunch prepared with newly harvested rice and vegetables.
The experience continues with a village walk to a pottery community, where you can meet local artisans and try your hand at pottery making. Later, unwind by the riverside with traditional snacks before returning to Dhaka.
From the rituals of the harvest to the flavours, music, crafts, and landscapes of rural Bengal, this day trip offers a chance to experience Nobanno as it is rooted in everyday life and tradition.
Highlights
- Traditional Pitha-Puli and Payesh
- Golden Paddy Harvesting Experience
- Traditional Paddy Husking
- Traditional folk songs
- Farm-to-table community lunch
- Village walk to a pottery community
- Hands-on pottery making
- Riverside picnic with traditional snacks
- Authentic Bengali harvest culture
Itinerary
Itinerary Day Trips
Nobanno
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Welcoming the New Harvest
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Pitha-Puli & PayeshGather around a spread of traditional Pitha-Puli and Payesh, prepared by village women as part of the Nobanno celebration. Enjoy these seasonal favourites before joining the farmers in the day’s harvest activities.
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Harvesting Golden PaddyJoin the farmers in the paddy fields to harvest the ripened golden paddy by hand. Experience the traditional process of bringing in the new harvest while listening to songs of the harvest performed by the farmers.
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Traditional Paddy HuskingExperience traditional paddy husking using the Dheki, a wooden foot-operated rice husker used for generations. Learn how freshly harvested paddy is processed into rice using this traditional method.
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Community FeastSit down with the farmers of the village for a community feast featuring Vegetable Khichuri prepared with newly harvested rice and vegetables from the farm. Share the meal together as part of the Nobanno celebration.
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Village Walk & Pottery CommunityTake a walk through the village and visit a local pottery community. Meet the artisans and see how traditional pottery is made as part of everyday rural life.
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Pottery Making ExperienceTry your hand at pottery making with guidance from local artisans and experience the traditional craft firsthand.
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Riverside Picnic & 300-Year-Old Banyan TreeHead to the riverside and visit a 300-year-old banyan tree before settling down for a riverside picnic. Enjoy traditional snacks while taking in the surrounding village landscape.
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Return to DhakaAfter the riverside experience, begin the journey back to Dhaka, concluding a day of harvest traditions, food, music, craft, and community.
Package Includes
- Transportation from and to Dhaka
- All meals
- Guided experiences
- Insurance coverage
Package Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Any meals or activities not mentioned above
Available Travel Type
| Solo Trip | Starts from BDT 5,900 |
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