Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

The valley that captures the true essence of Arunachal Pradesh is surrounded by lush green mountains, rice fields, and dense bamboo forests. Ziro, the administrative headquarters of the Lower Subansiri district, is the most peaceful location with a pine-covered landscape and an attractive village. This place will provide you with the most soulful experience. From the flora to the fauna, the diversity of nature has been preserved by Tally Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. The famous tribe holds culture and tradition, which is commendable to witness.

Apatani Culture and farming tradition

Besides the picturesque atmosphere, Ziro Valley is also famous for the tribal community called “Apatani”, which mainly refers to the people of the oldest North East Indian tribe. People from this tribe, especially women, are famous for the tribal jewelry, such as massive nose rings and facial tattoos that cover their forehead, face, and chin. This tribe is well known for its welcoming nature, simple lifestyle, and sustainable farming practices, such as Agro-farming culture and high altitude fish farming. The diverse culture of Apatanis celebrates major festivals, which are the Myoko, Dree, Yapung, and Murung. People believe these festivals bring better productivity and well-being to the tribe.

Places and experiences in Ziro

Talley Valley wildlife sanctuary:

The wildlife sanctuary is a perfect spot for visitors to trek, bird watch, get to know about different species of flowers, and rare animals like the clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear, and various butterflies.

Tarin Fish Farm:

A place where farmers practice Paddy cum fish cultivation, which refers to the method in which the Apatani tribe practice fishing and sell those fish to farmers who later use them in their rice cultivation.

Midey:

A very pleasant area that is full of huge blue pine trees that provide a perfect blue-green landscape to photographers.

Meghna cave temple:

An ancient cave temple, which was rediscovered in 1962, located at an altitude of 300 feet, with an unreal view of the valley and river flowing alongside.

Shiva Lingam at Kardo Forest:

A Shiva lingam of 24ft curved from a huge stone has been built. Many devotees visit this temple daily and offer prayers and seek blessings.

The Ziro Music Festival

A four-day annual festival is celebrated in late September. This festival was founded in 2012 and is hosted by Apatani tribal groups. Several musicians participate in this festival. The infrastructure of the festival is made up of locally sourced Bamboo trees, making it purely environmentally friendly. The festival attracts vibrant energy with a large number of audiences getting together to experience this Festival.

Ziro Valley offers a stunning landscape and rich tribal culture, and a peaceful escape to nature. The beauty, calm atmosphere, and unique experience make for a whole different journey.