Ziro is one of the finest places to
visit in Arunachal Pradesh, located at the distance of about 150 km from
Itanagar, the capital city of the state.Owing to its immense natural beauty, the place has been regarded as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. This renowned place of Arunachal Pradesh is placed in the Lower Subansiri District of the state and is mostly inhabited by the Apatani tribes. Rivers like Subansiri, Dafla, Nishi, Apatani and Miri meandering through this region adds to the beauty of this place. The valley is surrounded by uneven hillocks and paddy fields.
Attractions
There are plenty of attractions at
this place, some of which are mentioned below.
Taley
Wildlife Sanctuary
One of the chief attractions of this
region is the Taley Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located at a distance of about 32
km from the main town of Ziro and is very rich in diverse varieties of flora
and fauna. It is a natural botanical garden that covers an area of about 337 sq.
km. With the variation of height of the landscapes within the sanctuary the
flora and fauna also varies, which makes it a popular tourist destination of
the state. The sanctuary is dotted with diverse variety of orchids, ferns and
bamboos.
Daporizo
While on a trip to Ziro, one can also
visit Daporizo, which is another small attractive settlement of the state. The
place is located at a distance of about 193 km away from Ziro, in upper
Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a scenic place, which offers
some stunning views of nature and is inhabited by Tangin and Hilmiri tribes.
Menga's
Natural Cave
Another tourist attraction of the
region is the Nature Cave in Menga, which is located at a distance of about 19
km from Daporizo. You got to crawl to enter the cave and as you get to the
other end of this cave; you will find yourself before another cave called Lord
Mahadev.
Music
Festival
The Ziro Festival of Music, which was
started in the year 2012, is another popular attraction of this place. The festival
acts as a platform for various talented musicians, artists, photographers and
filmmakers, who come here to showcase their talent from different parts of the
country, in front of a huge crowd, which also includes international guests
from around the world.
Accommodation
There are very limited facilities
available for accommodation in Ziro. While visiting this place, one can opt to
stay at the Inspection Bungalow or the Circuit House of the area.
Best Time to
Visit
The best time to visit the place is
between the months of April to November.
How to Reach
By Rail: the nearest railway
station to the place is Tezpur, located at a distance of about 300 km. The
station is well connected with other major parts of the country and you can
hire a taxi from this place in order to reach Ziro.
By Road: The place is easily
accessible through road by regular bus services from Itanagar, located at a
distance of about 150 km.
By Air: The closest airport
to the place is also at Tezpur, located at a distance of about 300 km. The
airport conducts weekly flights to Kolkata and Silchar. Taxi services are
available outside this airport for Ziro.
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