Ziro Valley

Ziro is a high plateau of paddy fields ringed by pine and bamboo, home to the Apatani community. It rewards slow walks between villages and conversations over home-cooked food.

Places we love here

• Food

  Apatani home-cooked meal

  Ask your homestay about traditional dishes and local rice beer.

• Food

  Hapoli market

  The valley's market town. Look for smoked meats, bamboo shoot and local greens.

• Culture

  Hong village walk

  One of the largest Apatani villages, with bamboo houses and granaries. Go with a local guide or your host.

• Viewpoints

  Kile Pakho ridge

  A ridge above the valley with views over the plateau.

• Nature

  Paddy field trails

  Raised paths between rice terraces, most photogenic just before harvest.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Pine grove picnic

  A quiet stand of pines on the valley's edge, good for an unhurried afternoon.

• Nature · lesser-known

  Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

  Dense subtropical forest east of Ziro. Entry needs a forest department permit and a guide.