ZIRO
Ziro is 200km from Itanagar.It is situated on the Apatani Plateau,in the lower Subansiri region and it is surrounded by pine mantled hills all around,it is well connected by bus to Daporijo,it is home of theTagin and Miri Tribes.The Daporjio is the district headquaters of upper Subansiri,it is a tourist delight with it is dazzling landscapes and the tribal culture.Make appoint of visit of Tarin,the high altitude of fish farm,the famous whispering pine grove and the craft centre,from a hill top,catch the first rays of the dawn lighting up the stunning emerald patchwork beautiful nature.
It is very interesting to visit to Apatani tribal home is a must.Apatanis are one of the most advance and intriguing of Arunachal tribe people,both man and women tattoo themselves and the women are distinctive with their great nose plugs{dat}made of bamboo and face tattoos,which is now banned.The Apatanis grow rice by terrace farming,they also have indigenous irrigation system which is unique amongst the Arunachal tribals.
The Apatani village comprises of long rows of houses with a fertility totem in front of each one.In their cooking,they use an indigenous herbal salt that’s that rice in iodine.Living in perfect harmony with the nature,for every trees they feel,five fress sapling are planted,the weaving skills of their women are legendary as can be seen from the wonderful Jikhe pattern,woven jackets and intricately patterned Jilang shawls,the man are skilled in metallurgy and bamboo craft.
Driving down to picturesque Along,the district headquaters of West Siang and on to Pasighat,on the road that hugs the Subansiri river is pure delight.