Experience authentic rural life in Sirajdikhan: A homestay rooted in culture and sustainability
Get away from the crowded city and enjoy a warm homestay in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj. Nestled among green rice fields and tranquil ponds, this picturesque village invites you to live like the locals – sharing food, stories and traditions. Stay with a welcoming Bengali family who will treat you like their own family, serving delicious homestay -cooked meals made with fresh ingredients from the garden.
As part of a sustainable tourism initiative, this two-day experience supports the local economy while preserving the cultural fabric of rural life. Engage with artisans, join in farming, explore the countryside on foot or by boat, and witness a way of life without the modern hustle and bustle. Ideal for curious travelers, photographers, and cultural explorers, this homestay offers more than just accommodation, but a meaningful connection with people, with nature, and with the real Bangladesh.
Itinerary
Morning start drive towards Munshigang, Shirajdhikhan and meet your host family in your village and start with a warm welcome of tea and homemade sweets. Then go on a guided walking tour of the village: earthen roads, mud brick houses, water tanks, children’s games—capture life in simple, timeless moments. Join the women’s kitchen: Learn how to make traditional dishes like panta bhat, dal, bharta, and fresh cooking food.Feast on lunch with the family in an open courtyard style! Experience rural crafts: Help paint pottery, weave bamboo baskets, or churn butter using traditional tools. Ride a village van or tractor to nearby farmland: see rice fields, sugarcane fields, and cattle grazing. Join your guests in making dinner: discuss ingredients and techniques. Home-cooked dinner under the stars—stories, songs, perhaps a local baul or folk performance. Overnight and relax in a simple but comfortable traditional homestay: expect soft jute beds, mosquito nets, earthen lanterns, and delicious night air.
Morning wakes up early for a sunrise bike ride or walk to a nearby freshwater canal.Try traditional fishing: bamboo rods, bait, and patience—village children can show you how. Return to the homestay for a hot breakfast: pochamore (millet curd), fresh seasonal fruit, and tea. Learn about traditional home remedies or herbal plants in the village courtyard. Visit a local school (if available and open): Meet the children, perhaps join a small class or storytelling session. Prepare and share lunch with the invited families and local neighbors. Experience ongoing rural life: Visit small markets with the organizers, cycle with vendors selling fresh produce, spices, pottery, textiles. Participate in light shopping for souvenirs: handmade baskets, clay dolls, raw honey pots.
• Afternoon Return to the village; enjoy a last cup of tea in the courtyard. Depart around 3-4 pm with a heartfelt farewell and memories—or return to Dhaka in the late afternoon.
