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Bangladesh Festival Tour November 2027 | Rash Mela & Rakher Upobash

Experience Rakher Upobash in Barodi and Manipuri Rash Mela near Sreemangal on a 15-day Bangladesh festival tour in November 2027, with the Sundarbans, heritage, rivers, tea gardens and local culture.

Devotees surrounded by oil lamps and incense during Rakher Upobash in Barodi, Bangladesh
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Overview

What you’ll experience

Duration
15
Group Size
1-12
Difficulty
moderate
Activity
cultural
Highlights

Why this trip?

  • Attend Rakher Upobash, also known as Kartik Brati, at Barodi near Dhaka.
  • Experience Manipuri Rash Mela, also called Rash Leela or Raas festival, near Sreemangal and Kamalganj, subject to official 2027 confirmation.
  • Explore the Sundarbans by boat and look for birds, deer, crocodiles, dolphins and other wildlife. No sighting is guaranteed.
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage properties including Bagerhat, Paharpur and the Sundarbans.
  • Discover Mahasthangarh, Puthia’s temple architecture, Mainamati’s archaeological remains and Sonargaon’s old-capital heritage.
  • Meet local artisans, weaving communities, farmers, market traders and boat workers.
  • Explore Bandarban’s hill landscapes and markets where permits, safety and community arrangements allow.
  • Travel as a couple, solo traveler, family of friends or private group, subject to the final group basis.
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    November 6: Arrival in Dhaka and the candlelit devotion of Rakher Upobash

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, DhakaMeals · Breakfast
  2. Day 02

    November 7: Dhaka, Tangail weaving and Atia Mosque, onward toward Bogra

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, BograMeals · Breakfast
  3. Day 03

    November 8: Mahasthangarh and Paharpur Buddhist monastery

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, RajshahiMeals · Breakfast
  4. Day 04

    November 9: Puthia temples, river landscapes and Baul culture

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, JessoreMeals · Breakfast
  5. Day 05

    November 10: Toward the Sundarbans and otter-fishing culture

    Stay · Three Star Eco Resort, MonglaMeals · Breakfast
  6. Day 06

    November 11: Sundarbans waterways and forest observation

    Stay · Three Star Eco Resort, MonglaMeals · Breakfast
  7. Day 07

    November 12: Bagerhat heritage and Barisal river journey

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, BarisalMeals · Breakfast
  8. Day 08

    November 13: Barisal floating markets and journey toward Dhaka

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, DhakaMeals · Breakfast
  9. Day 09

    November 14: Sreemangal tea country and the preparations for Rash Mela

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, SreemangalMeals · Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    November 15: Manipuri Rash Mela, devotional dance and Lawachara rainforest

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, SreemangalMeals · Breakfast
  11. Day 11

    November 16: Mainamati archaeology and Chattogram

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, Chittagong Meals · Breakfast
  12. Day 12

    November 17: Bandarban hills, markets and river landscape

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, BandarbanMeals · Breakfast
  13. Day 13

    November 18: Ramu Buddhist heritage and Cox’s Bazar coast

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, Coxs Bazar Meals · Breakfast
  14. Day 14

    November 19: Dry-fish market, return to Dhaka and Sonargaon

    Stay · Three Star Standard Hotel, DhakaMeals · Breakfast
  15. Day 15

    November 20: Final Dhaka time and departure

    Meals · Breakfast
Included
  • ✓All accommodation on single or twin-bed room sharing basis with breakfast as per the group size
  • ✓All transfers and road journeys by suitable private vehicle according to group size: sedan car for 1–2 travelers, minivan for 3–7 travelers and tourist bus for 8–12 travelers.
  • ✓All sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • ✓Community Impact: 5% of every booking supports Riverside Primary School — providing books, school meals, and uniforms for 80+ children.
  • ✓Sundarbans Forest authority permit with meals, breakfast, tea/coffee and mineral water
  • ✓Armed forest rangers during the Sundarbans cruise
  • ✓Grameen Bank micro-credit program visit
  • ✓Sufi music at Lalon's shrine
  • ✓One 500ml bottle of mineral water per person per day
  • ✓Domestic air ticket Dhaka - Cox's Bazar with local taxes
  • ✓English-speaking accompanying guide
  • ✓Government taxes
Not included
  • —Lunch and dinner (add 465 USD for lunch and dinner)
  • —Beverages, hard and soft drinks
  • —Items of a personal nature
  • —Items not included in the inclusions list
  • —Cost of guaranteed Day 1 booking (check-in from 1400 hrs)
  • —Tipping to guide and driver
Common questions

Before you book

What are the main festivals?
When is Rakher Upobash in 2027?
When is Rash Mela in 2027?
Is this a photography tour?
Can solo travelers join?
Will I see a tiger?
Are lunch and dinner included?
Book November 2027?
Tripadvisor reviews

What travellers say

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6863mariella
Cugnasco, Switzerland

“Just think about enjoying every moment!”

Just everything perfect! We did a 2-week tour: our only “concern” was to get up in the morning and show up in the hotel lobby to enjoy the day! Afridi was our impeccable guide and the driver Zia extricated himself wonderfully in the traffic, nothing short of chaotic! Our needs were taken into account and we also appreciated the flexibility shown by our guide. The atmosphere was cheerful, the knowledge of the country excellent and not least Afridi speaks commendable English! THANK YOU very much for this wonderful adventure!

January 2026
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Tom
Washington DC

“Fun, interesting and truly authentic experience in Bangladesh”

My mom and I went on this trip in September 2025, and it was so much fun. Bangladesh is not a common travel destination for Westerners, but I am so glad we took a chance and traveled here for a week. We spent several days touring beautiful tea plantations, interacting with locals, visiting different villages, hiking in the forests, trying new foods, visiting a local village school, and making new friends. The best part was that it was 100% authentic. Our tour guides, Alfridi and Shymol, went out of their way to make us feel safe, happy and satisfied.

September 2025
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annabelle v
Ghent, Belgium

“A.M.A.Z.I.N.G”

What a trip! What a ride! What a country! What an experience! It was amazing! We got into contact with the real Bangladesh — amazing people, good food, chaos and peace. We’ve got it all!

April 2025
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Guido Helga
Bredene, Belgium

“Simply the best”

Just back from a 14-day beautiful tour through Bangladesh with Beyond Borders (Belgium) and Bangladesh Eco Adventure. Wonderful. There is a full program and we saw a lot of the country. Mahadi and Jerry did everything they could to show us as much as possible of this beautiful country. We visited Dhaka, Sonargaon, Sreemangal, Lawachara National Park, Mongla, Barisal, Chittagong and a Sundarban forest 3-day cruise. Often very adventurous — getting around by comfortable bus, boat and train. Lots of local markets, contacts with locals, good hotels, good food. One of our top trips among the many we have made all over the world.

March 2025
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Benoît and Jany Chassatte

“Unforgettable experience”

Mahadi took us on a trip to Sundarban last March. It was an unforgettable holiday. Everything was so well organized. The team (drivers, boat team) were kind and helpful. With the engine boat we got to explore the beautiful waterways and with the small rowing boat we got close to the mangrove forests with their wild animals. We also got to know this unique and precious environment better through Mahadi’s explanations and books. If you could only visit one place in Bangladesh, we highly recommend this trip.

March 2021
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Mohamed M

“10/10 Would recommend them for all Bangladesh tourism!”

Mahadi at Bangladesh Eco Adventure and team really made the trip a dream come true — they handled all logistics, were on time, excellent communicators, well priced and had immense local knowledge. We went to the Sundarbans for a few days, as well as day tours in Sonargaon and Dhaka. Sundarbans in particular is a must see. Myself and my friends had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to recommend them as the people to trust with all your travel and tourism in Bangladesh.

January 2026
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