Ziro

Arunachal Pradesh·hills · festival

Ziro is situated in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, 167 kms from the capital Itanagar. It can be reached via road from Guwahati or Dibrugarh towns in Assam.

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh·hills · farmland

In Hari Village in Ziro Valley, one of the more prosperous villages of the valley has seen transformations in the last 5 years. Traditional bamboo houses have given way to more modern concrete houses.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

Now is the harvesting season in the valley of Ziro and in Tajang village, the women are seen out in the fields and picking out the rice from the paddy crops. The Ziro valley which is known for its massive yield, is unique in a lot of ways.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

The wide open expanse of land with paddy fields in the valley of Ziro unmistakably is a sight seen only here. The paddy cum pisciculture farms are very unique to this valley.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · music

Omak Komut Collective opened the main stage on the first day at the Ziro Music Festival with their folk fusion act. Omak Komut is the vocalist of the project, and he sings in 'Adi' language of Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

Ziro is a census town in Lower Subansiri district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has been a favorite town for World Heritage Site for a number of years now.

Arunachal Pradesh·hills · river

Chocolate albatross butterflies? Please help us identify the butterflies featured in this beautiful little stream-side swarm in Ziro valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. They belong to the Peridae family.

Arunachal Pradesh·wildlife · birds

Viewer Abhishek Gulshan suggests this is a Siberian Stonechat. Do confirm if it is so, and help us definitively identify this bird as seen in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

The 'Agyan' in the middle of the paddy field is an altar of the Apatanis that is supposed to protect the produce from the fields.

Arunachal Pradesh·crafts

A bead is a small, decorative object that is usually pierced for threading or stringing. Beads range in size from under 1 millimetre (0.039 in) to over 1 centimetre (0.39 in) in diameter.

Arunachal Pradesh·monsoon · old town

Ziro and its unique and rare species of moths that are spotted in and around lit areas at night. A spider sets its web and feeds on these moths. A moth is an insect related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera.

Arunachal Pradesh·music

Dosser's Urge (Three piece) band from Shillong performing at Ziro music fest. The band comprises of three preppy lads, David: guitar, Walo: bass & Gideon: drums.

Arunachal Pradesh·school · bus

As the day unfolds, Numpi goes to the school bus stop after getting ready and catches the school bus at 8am. Going to school in Ziro valley, which is home to the progressive Apatani tribe, is the same as anywhere else in the world.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · farmland

Ziro is situated in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, 167 kms from the capital Itanagar. It can be reached via road from Guwahati or Dibrugarh towns in Assam.

Arunachal Pradesh·school · politics

As the Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya begins its typical school day, school students gear up for another day at school and with friends.

Arunachal Pradesh·hills · farmland

Timelapse video of fluffy/cottany clouds on bright sunny day at Ziro valley. Ziro is primarily home to the Apatanis -- simple, friendly and hospitable people with an interesting culture and legacy.

Arunachal Pradesh·music · festival

Polar Lights from Nagaland are one of the most popular bands in the North East and they played an awesome set at the Ziro Music Festival. Polar Lights is a Pop / Rock band from Dimapur (Nagaland), formed in March 2013.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · music

Peter Cat Recording Co. (PCRC) is a band based in New Delhi/ San Francisco, who create and record a variety of different music ranging from gypsy jazz to ballroom waltzes to soul.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

Daily chores underway at Tajang Village in Ziro valley. The fertile land of Ziro gives a incredible yield majorly owing to the progressive techniques of the Apatanis.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

Paddy completely changed into golden coloured, ready to be harvested in Ziro - Arunachal Pradesh. Rice is the stable food of the Northeastern region of India.

Arunachal Pradesh·old town

Ziro and its unique and rare species of moths that are spotted in and around lit areas at night. A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly family, both belonging to the Lepidoptera order.

Arunachal Pradesh·farmland · hills

The fertile land of Ziro gives a incredible yield majorly owing to the progressive techniques of the Apatanis. Daily chores underway at the fields for the tribal women in the Ziro valley.