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Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Ziro Valley has been in the news for all the right reasons. It is finally that time of the year again when Ziro Valley comes alive with amazing Indie music reverberating through the air. It is also hailed as India\u2019s Greatest Outdoor Music Festival. While \u2018greatest\u2019 is quite a subjective category, we can certainly vouch for the fact that it is one of the coolest festivals around. If you haven\u2019t heard about the Ziro festival, now\u2019s the time. Read on!<\/span><\/p>\n Founded by Bobby Hano and Menwhopause guitarist Anup Kutty in 2012, the Ziro Festival is an annual outdoor musical extravaganza. It is a one-of-its-kind celebration of the amazingly eclectic independent music scene in India. What started as a platform to promote regional musicians, now draws participation from various national and international bands. You can expect a variety of genres at this music fest, for there is jazz, pop-funk, fusion, hip hop, grunge and more. Plus, great food and a chance to explore the region.<\/span><\/p>\n Ziro is located in Arunachal Pradesh and is quite famous on the world map for its pristine environment, stunning natural beauty, picturesque locations and of course the Apatani tribe. Although the unique mix of soulful music and immaculate mountains is reason enough to pack your bags and head to Ziro, we will furnish 8 more reasons why!<\/span><\/p>\n For the times you wished to get away from the overcrowded cities for a few moments of peace and solace, this is it. This valley is as far away as you can possibly get, making it the perfect place to connect with yourself amidst the peaceful landscape, intriguing culture and good food.<\/span> For those of you who hate being surrounded by too many people at music gatherings, Ziro Festival is perfect for you! At Ziro, you can enjoy the harmony of music and the paddy fields without constantly feeling <\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t go for the music, go for the people. And if not for the people, then go for nature! Ziro could well just be a good excuse to pack those bags. Come here to witness nature\u2019s magic, music will only add on to what nature has perfectly crafted for your eyes.<\/span> Enter the Ziro Festival of Music\u2014a place where you can have a wholesome holiday without burning a hole in your pocket. In fact, you can take the entire trip (minus air tickets, of course) in under INR 15,000. Ziro Festival is organized by the locals largely. It is truly a community-led event. The locals are warm and welcoming, and Apatani culture is incredible and enlightening. Ziro Festival beautifully shows us how music can connect people from different demographics and socio-economic backgrounds.<\/span> When in Ziro, meet people from the Apatani tribe, who are known for their unique nose piercings and facials tattoos. If you get invited for a meal, don\u2019t decline the offer. Talk to them, eat with them. The vibe is not just at the venue, but in the surrounding villages as well<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is Ziro Festival?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Turn on, tune in and drop out<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n2. No crazy crowd or unlit warehouses<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. An unforgettable trip to the North-East<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n4. Save all that money and try unwinding on a budget?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n5. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span><\/p>\n6. Get to meet and interact with the local tribe, the Apatanis<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Relish some authentic North-Eastern delicacies<\/b><\/h3>\n