Deep in the Barind region of Naogaon’s Porsha upazila lies Nonoahar village – a place once known mainly for its vast agricultural fields. Today, its sprawling mango orchards and rustic charm are attracting visitors from across the country, thanks to an unusual rural getaway called “Kureghor Mango Resort.”
Set amid endless greenery and mango groves, the resort offers visitors a chance to experience village life by staying in traditional mud cottages; with rooms available for as little as Tk200 a night.
The idea behind the resort came from Mujahidul Islam Zahid, a young entrepreneur from Shajahanpur in Bogura. In 2021, he leased 60 bighas of land from local residents in Nonoahar to establish an orchard. Along with different varieties of mango, he began cultivating guava, dragon fruit, sugarcane, and coffee.
Initially, Mujahidul built two small cottages on the land so that he could stay there while looking after the orchard. He later shared pictures and videos of the cottages on social media and his personal website.
What started as a personal space soon became a popular destination. Friends and relatives were the first visitors, but as photos of the place spread online, more people began arriving to enjoy the peaceful rural setting, fresh air and natural beauty.
Many visitors wanted to spend the night surrounded by mango trees and village scenery. Seeing the growing interest, Mujahidul decided to transform the orchard into a tourism destination.
In January this year, he officially opened the place as “Kureghor Mango Resort.”
Today, the resort has seven cottages – two family rooms, four single rooms, and one common room – with accommodation for up to 20 guests. A family or common room costs Tk600 per night, while a single room costs Tk200 for one person and Tk300 for two.
The resort provides basic facilities including attached and shared toilets, electricity and water supply. To keep costs affordable, the rooms are not air-conditioned, but a generator has been installed to ensure uninterrupted service during power cuts.
The journey to the resort itself adds to the experience. After the paved road ends at Nonoahar Westpara village, visitors travel along a short 200-foot dirt path before reaching the entrance. Inside, rows of mud cottages, flower gardens, palm-leaf fences, rope beds and the surrounding mango orchards create an atmosphere far removed from urban life.
Built with locally sourced bamboo and mud, the cottages blend naturally with the landscape. Visitors say the simplicity of the place is its biggest attraction.
Suman Ali and his wife, who travelled from Naogaon city, said they enjoyed the peaceful rural environment. “It is a wonderful place. We are having a great time here,” Suman said.
Tarikul Islam, who came from Shantahar with Pavel Rahman, described the experience as unique. “It is truly a kingdom of mangoes. And having a mango resort in the middle of it creates a completely different feeling,” he said.
According to resort manager Masud Rana, most rooms remain occupied during busy periods, so visitors are advised to make reservations at least two days in advance through the resort’s website, Facebook page or phone contact.
Mujahidul says his vision goes beyond just creating a resort. He plans to introduce community-based tourism initiatives and build a boarding facility to promote Porsha as a new tourist destination.
Porsha Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rakibul Islam believes the initiative has the potential to boost tourism in the area.
“Kureghor Mango Resort is a remarkable idea. It can play an important role in developing tourism in this region. Visitors are already coming from different parts of the country, and we will provide support if needed,” he said.
Amid the vast mango orchards of the Barind landscape, a simple idea built with mud, bamboo and nature is slowly turning Nonoahar into a destination where visitors come not just to see mangoes, but to experience a different way of living.
