1. 08:00 – Pick-Up & Drive to Sonargaon

Your private guide and driver collect you from your Dhaka hotel. As you leave the city behind, watch the scenery transform from traffic-choked streets to lush fields, rivers, and quiet village life—a gentle transition into Bengal’s historic heartland.

2. Jamdani Handloom – UNESCO Textile Heritage

Begin the day in a Jamdani Weaving Village, where master artisans still handloom delicate cotton saris once prized by Mughal emperors. Observe the painstaking process—two weavers working in perfect rhythm, counting threads and weaving intricate geometric and floral motifs entirely by memory. UNESCO recognises Jamdani as one of the world’s finest textile traditions.

3. Murapara Jamidar Bari – Royal Grandeur

Step into Murapara Royal Palace, a magnificent zamindar palace near Sonargaon. Wander through its spacious courtyards and ornate façades while learning about the lifestyle, power, and legacy of Bengal’s zamindar families during the colonial era.

4. Goaldi Masjid (1519) – Early Islamic Bengal

Visit the beautifully preserved Goaldi Mosque, one of the few surviving pre-Mughal mosques in Bengal. Its terracotta details, squat domes, and weathered brickwork create a quiet, atmospheric space—offering a rare glimpse into Sonargaon’s early Islamic heritage.

5. Boro Sardar Bari & Folk Arts Museum

Step into Sardar Bari Palace, a restored 19th-century mansion that now houses the Folk Arts & Crafts Museum. Inside you’ll find vibrant displays of traditional textiles, pottery, wood carvings, and rural paintings — living testaments to Bengal’s artistic soul. The museum’s new gallery further expands this journey through craft and folklore.

6. Lunch Break – Authentic Bengali Flavours

Enjoy a safe and authentic Bengali Lunch at a trusted local restaurant. Expect fresh rice, dal, seasonal vegetables, and a choice of chicken or fish. Vegetarian and lighter options are available on request.

7. Panam City — A Forgotten Merchant Street

Wander through the haunting lanes of Panam Nagar, where rows of abandoned mansions built by Hindu merchants between 1895 and 1905 still stand. Corinthian columns, carved balconies, and shuttered windows whisper stories of wealth, trade, and sudden decline after the Partition of 1947. Walking here feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in time.

8. Meghna River Boat Ride & Char Village Visit

Board a wooden boat to cross the mighty Meghna River, one of Bangladesh’s great waterways. Drift past fishermen casting nets, cargo boats stacked high with goods, and children playing along the banks. Step ashore on a Char (river island) to meet families whose lives follow the river’s rhythms of flood and fertility—an intimate glimpse into resilient rural Bangladesh.

9. Evening – Return to Dhaka

As the day winds down, your driver returns you to Dhaka. Heritage palaces, handwoven textiles, forgotten cities, and river life linger in your thoughts—a single day that beautifully weaves together craft, history, and living tradition.