Sukabumi: 2-Day Authentic Sundanese Hanjeli Village Life

Experience the warmth and traditions of rural West Java on a 2-day trip to Hanjeli Village. Meet local farmers, enjoy traditional meals, and spend the night in a local homestay.
Experience the traditions, food, and everyday life of rural West Java during this immersive 2-day, 1-night journey in Hanjeli Tourism Village, Sukabumi.

Upon arrival, meet your local host and facilitator for a warm village welcome. Begin with an introduction to the community and the story of hanjeli, also known as Job’s tears. This traditional Indonesian grain has been cultivated for generations but has become increasingly rare. Learn how local residents preserve it through sustainable farming, traditional cooking, handicrafts, and community-based tourism.

Enjoy a home-style lunch prepared with local ingredients before walking through the village and surrounding farmland. Observe local homes, agricultural areas, and the daily activities that shape life in this peaceful community.

Join a hands-on agricultural experience with local farmers. Depending on the season and farming cycle, you may plant, harvest, clean, or process hanjeli using traditional tools. Your host will explain how the crop is cultivated and how it travels from the field to the family kitchen. As this is a living agricultural community, the exact activity may vary.

Continue with a creative workshop. Learn how villagers use hanjeli seeds to produce handicrafts, then make your own bracelet with guidance from a local artisan. Keep your creation as a personal reminder of your visit.

In the afternoon, check in at your local homestay. The accommodation is part of a resident’s home, offering an authentic experience of village hospitality. Facilities are simple and clean, reflecting the community’s everyday way of life.

Spend time with your hosts, explore the surroundings, or relax and enjoy the slower pace of the countryside. In the evening, share a traditional dinner and conversation with local residents. Hear stories about their farming traditions, family life, and efforts to preserve hanjeli for future generations.

Wake up the following morning to the natural sounds of the village and enjoy breakfast at the homestay. Then join a food workshop led by community members. Discover how hanjeli is prepared and transformed into traditional dishes or snacks. Participate in selected stages of the process while learning about the flavors and techniques connected to this heritage ingredient.

After the workshop, enjoy lunch and spend a final moment with your hosts before saying goodbye to the village.

This experience is ideal for travelers interested in local culture, traditional food, responsible tourism, and authentic human connections. Your visit supports local farmers, homestay owners, cooks, artisans, and facilitators while helping the community preserve its agricultural and cultural heritage.

Hanjeli is a real, living village rather than a staged attraction. Activities may change according to the season, weather, community events, and agricultural conditions. Harvesting cannot be guaranteed on every departure.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.