With the rise of the trend of music amongst the generation of present and music festivals like the NH Weekender, Sunburn and Tomorrowland buzzing the air with loads full of soothing tunes, the craze has left no stone unturned in unfurling its beauty in India. Especially the Northeastern part of our country has been always in touch with the western folks and culture and it is a pretty expected thing to experience the air with a blend of diversified music here. The rock capital of India has been organizing the Bacardi NH Weekender from the past couple of years, a new destination and a new mystical land of music has been discovered in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
The heart-throb ambiance is the key element to look out for….
Often tipped as India’s most anticipated outdoor music festival, the Ziro Music Festival (ZFM) has been luring in more people as it progresses every year. The response in the past 2-3 years since its very inception has been very much enthusiastic and has become a reason of great boost and support for the development of the greatness of music in Northeast India.
Local talents with their masterpiece display ……
Started with an impression of showcasing the eminence of the talented musical wizards from the Northeastern states of – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, i.e., the Seven Sisters; the festival now hosts some of the big names of music from the entire globe.
The blending of the global and local artists – a Glocal culture
The tourism list of India is always being topped by the names of – the architecture of the prehistoric times, hill stations somewhere near the Himalayas, the beaches at the southern part of the country or some places of spirituality. But once step foot here you can pretty bet on the fact that the ZFM will cut out many items from the above list. In the midst of the natural asset, the ZFM has made its home here in Arunachal, hosting one of the best outdoor music festival and accommodating tourists from abroad and home in its 4-5 day long schedule. Hosting a long list of International as well as local musical talents, the festival here and its attendees have shown a wild enthusiasm for the love music.
The stay here with the rest of the groups makes you forget the busy days of workload
Famous for its hilly terrains and paddy fields, the Ziro valley is where the ZFM marks its territory every year on the autumn season (in between September – October). One of the oldest and pretty developed towns of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Ziro has been all blanketed by the majestic mountain ranges of Himalaya and its other neighboring hill chains. Inhabited by the local Apatani tribe, these people are one of the best hospitable folks and extremely environment friendly. But one should not be mistaken with the simplicity of the people living here. The literacy rate here (66 %) is even higher than India’s literacy rate of 60%.
The season here is too cozy and quintessential, which gets better and better. And when it rains you are sure to experience short bursts of rainfalls, making it a candid moment of your life.
The gentleness of the breeze and the roaring of the clouds
Getting to Ziro is quite comfortable nowadays with the modes of transport getting refurnished to the better days.
By Air: Guwahati is the nearest airport, connecting all the rest of India with regular flights.
By Road: By road, the private buses available from Guwahati (460 Kms), Itanagar (110 Kms) and Tezpur (279Kms).
Accommodations at ZFM are often made at camps and tents. If you are avid traveler, pack up your equipment and bring along your own tent and enjoy the stay. Apart from these campsite accommodations near the festival venue, other local homestays and lodges are widely available. The stay here serves you with immersive experiences by interacting with the other groups who have checked in for the cultural exchange.
The art of living
For the visitors who are also hungry for other experiences can go for cycling trips, bird-watching treks and nearby small strolls. To taste your tummy with the local cuisine, try the traditional dishes of rice, pork, fish and vegetables. And also check out for the local shops selling woven silk, bamboo, and other handicrafts.
The foodie world in the traditional huts
Indian citizens needs to obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for themselves at the tourism offices, while the tourists from abroad needs to keep a Protected Area Permit with them.
The never ending rejoicing moments and activities which you shall take on forever.
Try coming to this paradise for an impulsive weekend experience of Music , food and culture !!!
