HILL PEOPLE JUNGLE CAMP
Ziro valley is a picturesque eastern Himalayan town in Arunachal Pradesh offering a stunning landscape surrounded by deep green forests and hills. The calmness of this little town makes it peace seekers and nature lovers paradise. Ziro is located in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is around 115 Km from the state capital Itanagar & is situated 1500 m above the sea level.
In April 2014, Apatani Cultural Landscape has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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VILLAGE TOUR
One of the major Apatani villages is Hong village. Houses in these villages are made of bamboo. Each house has a huge stove in the middle; they sleep just near it to keep themselves warm. The sowing begins in the month of February and the harvesting is done in October. And the rearing of fish starts in May and is harvested from July to September.
FISHING
During the farming season, tourists can take part and observe the rice cum fish cultivation, where fish is reared in the rice fields.
POPULAR PLACE IN ZIRO
Some of the other famous places in Ziro are Tarin Fish Farm, Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Kile pakho, Dolo Mando, Shiva Linga at Siddheswarnath Temple etc.
TREKKING
Ziro mesmerizes everyone with its scenic beauty. It is also a great place for adventures like trekking, jungle camping, and wildlife exploration. So, if one wants to spend a few days with his/her loved ones in peace or, wants some adventure in life, Ziro will not disappoint anyone for sure.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The weather here is mild throughout the year. The best time to visit Ziro is during the Murung Rituals in January or during the Dree Festival of July where the tribe practice animal sacrifices to honor the Gods. But the post-monsoon months are the best time to visit lush green rice fields. Also, September is the time for the famous Ziro Music Festival.
PERMIT
One needs an Inner Line Permit to enter Ziro valley. The permit can be obtained online from Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Management System. Or, one can obtain it from Naharlagun or, North Lakhimpur station.
