Ziro Valley
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Ziro Valley

Apatani Tribal Heartland

Recommended

2 days

Best time

March – October

Entry fee

30

Food / day

400

About

A UNESCO-tentative valley of paddy + fish polyculture cultivated by the Apatani tribe. Home to the world-famous Ziro Music Festival (Sep) and emerald rice fields.

Must-see highlights

Apatani tribal village walk
Paddy-cum-fish cultivation fields
Ziro Music Festival (Sep open-air)
Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary trek
Kile Pakho & Dolo Mando viewpoints
Meghna Cave Temple
Tarin Fish Farm
Bamin Nago Lake
Hong village pine forest walk
Apatani nose plug & tattoo traditions
Bamboo craft workshops

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Naharlagun 100km · Lilabari (IXI) 100km

Nearby attractions

Apatani villages (Hong, Hari)Tarin Fish FarmTalley ValleyKile Pakho viewpointMeghna Cave Temple

How to get here

ItanagarZiro

cab · 4h

5,500

approx.

NaharlagunZiro

shared_jeep · 5h

600

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

March – October (Festival: Sep)

Nearest Transport

Naharlagun100 km
Lilabari (IXI)100 km

Stay Options

budget700/night
mid2,000/night
luxury5,000/night

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