Ziro ... a Tribal Landscapehttp://www.blonnet.com/life/2002/09/23/ ... 020300.htmTucked away in the far Northeast, wedged between the borders of Burma, Bhutan and Tibet, lies the
Ziro district in Arunachal Pradesh. Famous for its tribes and sub-tribes, this district is particularly known for its Apatani tribes.
Ziro, the headquarters of Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh located at an altitude of 1,572 metres, is a plateau surrounded by the Apatani tribal villages. Ziro is a place abounding with beautiful landscapes astounding tribal culture. It is one of the most beautiful hill stations of the area, fringed by lofty mountains and beautiful valleys.
The hill station of Ziro is a seven-hour drive from Itanagar. The drive is an experience in itself, inching gradually uphill along dicey roads of richly forested hills. Along the route, brightly painted tombstones with names inscribed on them mark the spots where drivers, who misjudged the curves and met with accidents. The memorial commemorates not just human beings, but also the bull or elephant they ran into.
Scenic Ziro
Ziro was a World War II air base for the Allied forces of Britain and the US flying into China. The airfield is still in occasional use. T
he Apatanis are settled agriculturists inhabiting the valley around Ziro. The Apatanis are cultivators and practice both wet and terrace cultivation. The Apatani women cultivate rice seedlings and also weed their rice fields, using indigenous methods. Paddy-cum-fish culture is very popular among them.
The valley, located in the tropical rain forest region, receives plenty of rainfall throughout the year, making it highly fertile.
It is also the second largest populated district of the State, the town of Ziro being its headquarters. The distinctive feature of the place is that the climate is pleasant throughout the year.
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