Ziro Valley, ArunachalPradesh is an entrancing holiday destination in North East India. The place is great for adventure seekers too; whether one is looking forward to a soul-captivating trekking experience, a jungle camping fun or wildlife exploration. It is famous for its surrounding pine-clad gentle hills and its rice fields. Ziro is home to the Apatani tribe. Located 116 kms away from Itanagar, Ziro is famed for its unique tribal heritage with the “Apatanis”, tribe as fondly referred to as the people from the oldest tribe of this North East Indian state.
A unique fact about the Apatani tribe is that, women of this tribe used to practice a custom of getting facial tattoos!! This was done since they believed that women of the Apatani tribe were so beautiful that they had to tattoo their faces in order to not let men from other tribes steal them away! Ziro Valley is one of the relatively unexplored regions of Arunachal, though gradually its becoming one of the best tourism places in the state.
Ziro Music Festival started in September 2012 is an important tourist attraction that has greatly contributed to position Ziro on traveller’s map. Numerous music lovers, top national & international music bands and folk artists gather each year from around the world creating a unforgettable gathering. The genres of music played here are usually indie, alternative, fusion, funk, rock and, at times, some heavy metal acts. The music festival has two stages with over 40 bands and music acts performing.
Whilst there are bands from all across India, there is an emphasis on bands from the region. Well connected by rail, road and air with rest of India through Tezpur. Assam, tourist visiting need to obtain ILP (Inner Line Permit) issued from district headquarters or other important cities. There are numerous places worth visiting in and around Ziro., such as Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Meghna Cave Temple, Kile Pakho, Midey, Ziro Puto, Dolo Mando, Hapoli, Ziro, Dilopolyang Maniipolyang, Pine Grove, Tarin Fish Farm, Bamboo Groove, and Tipi Orchid Research Centre.
A fmust visit place in Ziro is the Siddheshwarnath Temple, which houses a natural Shivalinga.. Ziro is famous for its lush green paddy fields,as well as can pleasing weather throughout the year. The meadows, unprecedented greenery are some of things that make Ziro unique. Ziro is a true traveller’s delight and offers travellers an opportunity to visit unique sightseeing spots. A UNESCO World Heritage Site., best time to visit Ziro IS during summer makes Apart from September Music festival.
The town has stretches of lush green grasslands everywhere, especially in the hillock called the Ziro Puto. allowing for tourist a chance to experience camping. Tourist can either opt to camp through the official Ziro campsite or you may bring your own tent. Ziro is also famous for its unuique cusine that incudes dishes such as bamboo chicken, silkworm and rat dishes. Ziro is the perfect place to connect with nature, revive the body, mind and soul, and feel alive.
Tourist can also visit the famous Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to experience the incredible biodiversity of the Ziro Valley. If you are a little more adventurous, trek to the Kile Pakho Ridge to witness the stunning contrast of snow-capped mountains on one side and the majestic Ziro Plateau on the other. Dilopolyang Maniipolyang and Dolo Mando/ Midey are also among the must visit places here.
