ZERO
Also Spelt As: Ziro
Altitude: 1,780m
Best Time To Visit: April To November
The 5754 ft. (1,780m) high town is almost a level valley
enclosed on all sides by pine-clad low stooping hills. This area, also
called Apatani Plateau, is famous for Paddy-cum-Fish culture. It is the
part of the beautiful whole of nature. This place also comprise of the
quietly flowing rivers of Subansiri, Nishi, Apatani, Dafla, and Miri.
The Apatani Tribals 
Zero
is the land of Apatani tribals who are fond of hunting and Zoom
cultivation is their prime profession. Apatani tribals are now for their
handsome and beautiful looks. Local wine 'Apang' is their favourite drink.
They are equally fond of colourful dresses, with specialties and
varieties. Women-folk love to draw tattoo on foreheads and cheeks, and
wear on cane nose pins. They believe they are the descendents of first man
and women - 'Aro', 'Tani', 'Doyni' and 'Polo' oe Sun and Moon are
theirwarranting deities.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
The Town
Just like the capital Itanagar, the town Zero has also developed in two
parts within 5-km distance. Crossing 1,750m high Hapoli or Old Zero, road
advances 200m downwards to new town Zero. At the end of the city there is
a Government Handicraft Centre. One may collect hat made of cane or bamboo
and other articles as souvenirs.
EXCURSIONS
WILDLIFE
Tale
Sanctuary
Enthisiats can go 30-km by Jeep from Zero crossing Siro/Manipoylong
settlement/Ponge and trek further 8-km to Tale Sanctuary. The sanctuary is
a natural botanical garden extending throughout the valley with an area of
337-sq-km. With the variation of height the nature and character of flora
and fauna also vary. Some of the famous attractions found over here
include Mithun, Clouded Leopards, and Bears along with varied orchids.
Accommodation facility is available at the Forest Bungalows.
Daporizo
From Zero tourists may find time to visit another small habitat Daporizo,
193-km away in upper Subansiri district by bus. Walls of mountains of low
height surround the green valley. Craft Centre, the bridge, very much
distinguished in form and make up by cane and bamboo are other attractions
for tourist over here.
The district headquarters and main trade center Daporizo is the land of
Tangin and Hilmiri tribal who are fond of dressing. Young men have their
hair of the front portion of the head, kept tied in a bun, giving a look
like a tuff. Hilmili maids dress up their body with attractive cane-rings
and cane ornaments.
CAVES
Menga's Natural Cave
Tourists may take an auto from the city of Daporizo or catch a bus,which
takes 3 hrs to visit 19-km away Natural Cave in Menga. One has to crawl to
neter the cave through narrow crevice. Don't forget to take torch. Out of
the main cave is another cave is Lord Mahadev.
Advancing further 23-km is Talia and still 10-km further is Kodak - from
where one may enjoy the beauty of the snow clad Himalayas. Further north
is Taksing - a habitat of Na tribes. Visit by jeep on personal
arrangement.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Nearest airport is Tezpur and Ulabari by Indian
Airlines and NEPC Airlines.
Rail: Nearest railhead is North Lakhimpur by Arunachal Express
from New Bongaigaon.
Road: Direct buses are available from Itanagar and North
Lakhimpur.
PLACES TO STAY
Accommodation is available at the Inspection Bungalow
and Circuit House in Zero.
For Reservation Contact:
Reservation Authority Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District,
Ziro.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
In the months of March-April, a 10day long Miko festival being known as Spring Festival of Apatanis is celebrated at Zero. Cirom Molo of Nisu, Socham, Dri on 5th July, Niyokum on 26th February festivals are equally attractive to tourists.
NEARBY CITIES
Itanagar: 150-km
Lilabari: 100-km
Daporizo: 193-km
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