Ziro - The Beautiful Town of Arunachal Pradesh

Ziro is a beautiful and petite hill station in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in North East India. It is the headquarter of the district of Lower Subansiri.

The town is located at a height of 5538ft to 8000ft above sea level. This hill station is famous for its greenery, rice hills, lush green hills, pine forests, and the tribal villages belonging to the Apa Tani tribe, a unique tribe that speaks the Sino-Tibetan language. The town is also the home to many other tribes who are nomads and shift their residence from time to time.

The people, who inhabit this town, are quite different than other tribes that live in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and other states of North East India. Their dresses, physical features, language, and way of life are unique because of this many people from across India and other countries visit them to study their way of life. The natural beauty of the town of Ziro and its surroundings add to the popularity of the place. It is included in many North East India tour packages and is visited by quite a few tourists during their India tours.

Why Visit Ziro?

A visit to Ziro will let you encounter nature in its purest form. The hill station and its surroundings are not densely populated, and they have not seen much urbanization as well. Thus, you will be able to enjoy the unadulterated beauty of nature. The mountains, forests, paddy fields, and the people living there will win your hearts and minds. The ecology of the place is so unique that UNESCO has even considered declaring it as a World Heritage Site, to preserve the biodiversity of the place.  Ziro is one of the must-see destinations that you should explore during your India tours.

Places To See In Ziro

Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - It is an ideal place to encounter the rich flora and fauna of the region. The forests in this sanctuary are famous for fir trees, orchids, ferns, bamboo, and rhododendron. It is also the home to the Clouded Leopard, which is an endangered species of leopard.

Shiva Linga (Phallus of Lord Shiva) - The Shiv Linga is of a height of 25ft with a width of 22ft and is one of the biggest in this region. It is kept in the temple of Siddheshwar Nath and is a place worth exploring.

Ziro Pluto - It is a hill located on the outskirts of the town and it provides a beautiful view of the town and its surrounding valley.

Pine Grove - Located amid pine trees, it is an ideal picnic spot where people can spend time with their families.

Fish Farms - Many fish farms around the town are open to tourists.

Paddy Fields - You can also visit the nearby paddy fields and encounter how rice is cultivated in high altitudes by the tribes.

Ziro is one of the few places where you can experience pristine natural beauty during your India tours. You can easily find India Tour Packages that include this town.