Ziro: An unseen beauty of Arunachal Pradesh
Ziro, a favorite town for the World Heritage Sites in India is located in the Arunachal Pradesh state of India. About 115 kilometers far from the capital city of the state- Itanagar, Ziro is home to the Apatani tribe, known for their unique nose piercing.
Who are Apatani tribe?
There are a number of tribal communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Ziro is one of them and it is different from other communities because they have permanently settled in Ziro. Otherwise, the tribal communities keep changing their places and make a temporary settlement around a fertile land.
Apatanies followed the custom of facial tattoos and iron piercing on their body parts. These tattoos are the style statement and those having more of them are considered beautiful. However, because of the urban influence, this tradition is vanishing, still, you can find women with facial tattoos (especially around the nose) and piercing on your Ziro trip.
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Is Ziro open for tourists?
This could be a common question popping in your mind that Ziro being a tribal town, how is the natives’ attitude towards travelers.
The town welcomes the tourists wholeheartedly and the city of Ziro is approachable by road. It is a wonderful location for spending a peaceful vacation, away from the bustling cities and rush of life.
The town also hosts an international Music Festival called- Ziro Music Festival every year. It is a stage for international artists and welcoming music lovers from across the world to experience a different flavor of music amidst nature.
Ziro Music Festival
If interested in this music festival, you can check the official website of the ZMF here.
Contrary to remote it sounds, Ziro has a larger number of schools than other towns of Arunachal Pradesh. If you are planning north-east India tour, you can also book a cab on day rental in Ziro and enjoy a hassle-free trip.
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