Ziro (167 km from Itanagar) is a beautiful plateau and is one of the oldest towns in Arunachal Pradesh. This beautiful hill station is located 1500 metres above sea level. The place is famous for its lush green landscape and for the terrace paddy fields where the unique system of poly-culture and water management is practiced by the local people, the Apatani tribe.
The Ziro Music Festival which will be held from September 27 to 30, 2018 showcases rock bands, folk groups and individual performers. The festival is spread over four days and is hosted by members of the Apatani people.