Mustard Field Manikganj

If you want to admire the beauty of mustard fields near the capital Dhaka, visit Jhitka mustard fields in Manikganj district. The row of palm trees, the charm of yellow flowers and somewhere the honey beekeepers collecting honey as if nature is anxious to call for a silent festival. Yellow mustard fields shrouded in winter mist are like a living picture lifted from a fairy tale realm. And in Jhitka early in the morning, you will get the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of mustard flowers and taste the juice of fresh dates easily.

Mustard flowers are seen in abundance in these two months from December to January. And if you want to see the mustard flower, go to the mustard field in the morning or afternoon.

If you want to visit Jhitkar mustard field of Manikganj, you have to come to Manikganj district headquarters first. Shubhajatra and BRTC buses leave for Manikganj from Gulistan in Dhaka. And from Babu Bazar and Gabtali in Old Dhaka, you can go to Manikganj by buses of Ganazabil, Shuktara, Yatriseva, Padma Line, Village Line and Janseba Paribahan. Bus fare from Dhaka to Manikganj is 120 to 150 taka. Local buses and CNG ply from Manikganj Sadar to Jhitka.

Manikganj can be visited and returned easily from Dhaka in a day. If necessary, there are several residential hotels near Nabin Cinema Hall and Town Hall for overnight stay.

If you want to drink date palm juice, go to Shamim Hazari's house early in the morning. If you arrive in time, you will see many trees collecting pitchers of palm juice. And if you want to buy the best date jaggery, take the help of someone known in Jhitka or Manikganj.

When visiting the mustard field, be sure not to damage the field. These fields are the result of tireless work of farmers. So refrain yourself from doing anything that harms the farmer and also make others aware.