One of the most popular festivals of the East, the Ziro Festival of Music will be held towards the end of the month, and this is why you must book your tickets now.
The Valley
Held in the lush Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh, this music festival is not just about watching some iconic bands play live, but experiencing the culture and art, exploring the surrounding areas and much more. In fact, the valley itself has so much to offer to travellers, that the picturesque views of the green hills, rice fields and small villages will leave you mesmerised.
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The Line-Up
The Ziro Festival of Music has hosted some of the most popular names from the local and Indie music scene of the country. From Lou Majaw to Menwhopause, Steve Shelley, Guru Rewben Mashangva, Indus Creed and Peter Cat Recording Co, the list of artists seem to get bigger every year. If you are looking to make a debut in terms of exploring the untouched and unadulterated Indie genre, there couldn’t be a better place than this.
What’s More?
Since you are travelling all the way, it only makes sense to spend a few days extra and explore the surrounding areas of the Ziro Festival of Music. If you access the official website, you’ll see various packages being offered for different kinds or treks, hiking trips and experiential journeys. Indulge in the local culture by opting for the Aptani Village Walk, or walk through the green fields of Tau Tiibi, take your pick and have fun!
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Permits Required
Indian nationals, apart from natives of Arunachal Pradesh will be needing Inline Permit (ILP) and foreigners would be Protected Area Permit (PAP). You can place an online request to the state government for the same.
How To Reach
To attend the Ziro Festival of Music, you can either hire taxi from Guwahati or a bus from Itanagar. You can take a train or a plane to the nearest railway station (Naharlagun) or airport (Tezpur) respectively; and the opt for a road transport to reach the location.
Tips
We suggest that you opt for the early bird tickets. You might be able to get a good deal. Make sure that you get all the permits, because you don’t want to be stuck and miss out on the festival. Also, add an extra day to the itinerary. Start a day early. Given the season and the unpredictability of weather, you want to be safe. And here’s something to cheer you up – do try the local beer Aping!
The festival will be held from September 26 – September 28.