Craft and Heritage Village Tourism in Tangail

Tangail is on Dhaka's northeastern outskirts (78km). Tangail is a well-known hamlet for handloom weaving, with virtually the entire community producing Tangail sarees. Tangail Sari is highly popular among females, and you may witness the entire procedure. In addition to Tangaile handcraft, nearby villages have traditional craftsmanship such as jewelry manufacturing, which is most popular near the markets, then traditional pot making villages or pottery villages. Before ceramic or plastic items, Bangladeshi people used to utilize clay pots for everything. The most exquisitely ornamented Atia mosque, erected in 1607, is one of the primary attractions in the area. You may visit by local transportation, walking, or cycling. A half-day cycling trip through the village route is unusual in that you can view the people and lifestyle and cycle on a paved road amid the beautiful paddy fields. It is best to come in the afternoon or early morning because local markets in villages are only open in the morning or late afternoon.

Another allure is organic farming. The local group is also linked to the global seed bank, and they presently run the world's largest community-based seed bank. The group is named UBNIG, and they have recently developed a facility where people may stay overnight or participate in the research program. Since the 1990s, they have been associated with the weaver's community, establishing schools and having their own factories where you can view the organic dying program. In addition, you can view the seed bank, which is one of the few sites in the hamlet where jacket weaving is practiced. At meals, they provide all the traditional food to their guests, as well as all species of oil, and everything is grown organically and presented in traditional clay pots. These are the venues where you can also eat a typical Bangla breakfast and learn how to prepare Bangladeshi curry. Other activities such as village homestays, farming, and so on are also available.

How to Go: Dhaka to Tangail is by car, bus, or train, and then take locally hired transport.
Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year.
The duration of the visit: 1 day
Travel advice: this is one of the very special places in Bangladesh where you can go camping, enjoy stars in the darkest, cultural programs, etc. No luxury accommodation can be provided. Rooms are well decorated; hot water; no internet; air conditioning in a few rooms.