Ziro

Ziro is a small mesmerizing & picturesque town, filled with Pine and Bamboo groves, villages, a craft centre and Tarin Fish Farm (run by the local people whose main livelihood is agriculture and fishing).

The town offers a spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayas.

The town is surrounded by beautiful pine-clad low stooping hills on all sides and the area is fondly known as Apatani Plateau, which is again famous for paddy- cum- fish culture. The plateau is endowed with rich flora and fauna.

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Accessibility

By Air: Helicopter service from Naharlagun. Tezpur and Ulabari are the nearest airports.

By Rail: Nearest rail station-North Lakhimpur

By Road: One can get direct buses and taxis from Itanagar and North Lakhimpur. Buses/Taxis/Sumos ply regularly from Naharlagun, North Lakhimpur and Banderdewa checkgate.

Road distance to some important places are, Ziro to : North Lakhimpur-138,Naharlagun-157, Itanagar-167, Daporijo-180, Guwahati-509

District
Lower Subansiri
STD Code
03788
Termperature
Summer 22-40°C, Winter 10-32°C
Best time to visit
Throughout the year