In the state of Arunachal Pradesh, a splendidly beautiful town Ziro is sited in the district of Lower Subansiri. It is a census town and is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site which is enough to attract people to this valley. It is one of the oldest towns in the state and is the district headquarters as well. Everything in this town is a major tourist attraction, pine-clad hills and rice fields being a few of them. It is home to the main Apatani tribe that is also the organizer of one of the most popular music festivals in India, known as the 'Ziro Music Festival'.
Best Time to Ziro Valley
The sticky summers of plains can be a bit disturbing and Ziro is the perfect escape with pleasant weather and mesmerizing scenic beauty. However, if you want to capture the spectacle of Zirpo in winter, then, the best time to visit is October and December.
History of Ziro Valley
Ziro is the part of Subansiri District. The name, 'Subansiri' is derived from the Subansiri River which is a tributary of the Brahmaputra. Earlier, Subansiri District was a part of the North Lakhimpur District of Assam till 1914. In addition, the areas including this district also became the part of Lakhimpur Frontier Tract of the North-East Frontier Tract. In 1919, The Lakhimpur Frontier Tract including Western parts around it was renamed as Balipara Frontier Tract. In 1946, the district opted out of Balipara Frontier and was renamed Subansiri Area headquartered in North Lakhimpur.
Now in 1954, it was again changed into Subansiri Frontier Division from Subansiri Area headquartered at Ziro. Till 30th August 1965, it was under the NEFA which was one of the political agencies in British India. On 31st September 1965, the administrative charge was taken over by the Minister of Home Affairs from External Affairs. Then, The Subansiri Frontier Division was again renamed as Subansiri District and the political officers were appointed. On 13th May 1980, the Subansiri District bifurcated into two divisions Lower Subansiri District and Upper Subansiri District and Ziro came into the area of Lower Subansiri District.
Places To Visit In Ziro Valley
Ziro Valley is one of the popular places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh. Here's the list of the best tourist places in Ziro Valley. Enjoy!
1. Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Spreads over a range of 337 sq. km. of land and stands among the significant tourist’s spot. Enjoy the wonderful forests, there is less human intervention and explore the rare species and a wide range of flora and fauna can be observed. Numerous trees like Silver fir trees, orchids, amazing varieties of bamboo and ferns are the trees that can be explored here.
2. Meghna Cave Temple
When you visit Ziro, you can’t miss visiting the Meghna Cave Temple, as the temple was constructed around 5000 years ago and then rediscovered in 1962. Explore the majestic view of the surroundings, lush green forests, keep your eyes brimming with immense beauty. Just take your camera get set to collect the unforgettable memoirs.
3. Kile Pakho
Located just 7 km, away from the Old Ziro, the destination is actually a treat to the eyes of the visitors as it has overwhelming scenic beauty to offer. One can climb on the ridge and view the Ziro’s plateau and Himalayan mountains nestled in the snow.
4. Ziro Puto
It’s a hillock and this place is known for the establishment of India’s first independent administrative center. Alongside, also famous as Army Puto, the army cantonment was built here in the 1960s. Appreciate the beautiful views of the Apatani plateau from the hillock.
5. Tarin Fish Farm
It is one of the most popular attractions in Ziro. Tarin Fish Farms is located in Bulla Village which is inhabitants of Apatani Tribes. Here, you get to see the rice crop-growing(Mipya and Emoh) process and fish-growing (Ngihi) process together.
6. Gandhi Market
The popular market is mostly known for Only-Female Sellers. The market is filled with local items like meat, tea leaves, dry fish, vegetables, etc. It is one of the plastic-free markets in the town where the products are wrapped in leaves ensuring the highest ecological standards.
How to Reach Ziro
Accompanied with panoramic vies, the Ziro valley is nature’s ultimate creation. One would love to explore this tranquil place of Arunachal Pradesh. The place is mostly inhabited by Apatani Tribe who speak the Tani language. Ziro is 2,304.2 km via NH27, 3,127.7 km via NH27, 1,398.5 km via NH27, 3,354.6 km via NH 44 away from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively
By Air
Ziro does not have its own airport in the area. The nearest airport is the Tezpur Airport which is a domestic airport. It is 266 kilometers away from the Ziro. The airport is well-connected to neighboring cities. Another airport is Guwahati International Airport which is well-connected to major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. It is approximately 433 kilometers away from Ziro.
Here is a list of Indian cities from where flights are available to Ziro
By Road
Ziro town is well-connected with Guwahati by NH27 and NH15 and is just 470 kilometers away. One can hire a taxi from Guwahati to Ziro. It will take approx 7 hours to reach the town. Also, a government bus service is available from Guwahati. Though, it can be challenging when it comes to safety.
By Train
The closest railway station is Naharlagun Railway Station which is 95 kilometers away from Ziro. The railway station serves with regular trains from other neighboring cities such as Guwahati, Kamakhya, Changsari, Tangla, etc. if you are traveling from other major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Bengaluru, first you have to deboard at Guwahati Railway Station. Then, you can take trains towards Naharlagun Railway Station.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ziro ???????
Q. Where is Ziro located?
A. Ziro is a small hill town located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
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