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A Sweet Escape to Rajshahi: Inside Otithi’s Mango Orchard Experience

Heavy, draining, and at times overwhelming, summer in Rajshahi makes even simple routines feel tiring under the intense sun. Yet even in this scorching landscape, one element remains constant and unforgettable - the mangoes.

In the middle of the heat, it is the presence of mangoes - fresh, abundant, and deeply tied to the region’s identity, that defines the season most memorably. Otithi’s Mango Orchard Experience brings this seasonal essence to life through a thoughtfully curated two-day journey across Rajshahi’s iconic landscapes. Wander through lush mango groves, breathe in their sweet fragrance, and taste fruit picked straight from the trees. For urban visitors especially, the package offers a rare opportunity to experience mangoes at their source - freshly picked from the trees in the orchards where they are grown.

To learn more about the package, visit: https://otithi.brac.net/book-a-tour/rajshahi-mango-orchard-tour-1746017550. For enquiries, call +8809610800700 or WhatsApp +8801332550542.

As the Mango Orchard Experience now returns for its second season, it continues to extend beyond the orchards into Rajshahi’s cultural and historical richness - from the Varendra Research Museum and the serene banks of the Padma at T-Badh and Padma Char, to local silk houses that preserve generations of craftsmanship. Last year, Otithi’s mango orchard tour welcomed distinguished guests including Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh, and Jan-Rolf Janowski, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in Dhaka.

Otithi’s Mango Orchard Experience offers a refreshing way to experience Rajshahi beyond its intensity - transforming the summer heat into a backdrop for a journey shaped by nature, culture, and the simple joy of mangoes.