Ziro Music Festival 2018 - Camping at Ziro

About

Ziro Festival of Arunachal Pradesh is one of the grandest outdoor music festivals of India. Back in 2012, Bobby Hano and Menwhopause guitarist Anup Kutty conceived the idea. The magnificence of the festival lasts for 4 days at Ziro Valley, 5500 feet above sea level. The picturesque view of the mountains around it makes the event all the more alluring for Indians as well as foreign tourists.

It is scheduled for 4 days starting from 27th September and is hosted by Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley, one of the many picturesque locations of the state.

Acres and acres of paddy fields matures during Ziro Festival of Music and turns into huge beautiful farmlands of Orange colour. Apart from paddy fields, the valley is surrounded with bamboo plantations, kiwi plantations and thousands of tall Pine trees which adds to the beauty of the valley.

40+ artists of mixed Genres from all over the country come to perform at Ziro Festival of Music. This festival is much more than Music. The scenic drive to Ziro, serenity of the valley, weather, Hospitality of Apatanis, Local Food and Local Wine produces, Campsites, after party jamming sessions etc add so much more to the experience. This is what truly makes this festival different from rest of the music festivals in the country.

Short Itinerary

Meet at Guwahati

Nagarlagun to Ziro Valley

Day at Leisure , Ziro Festival

Guided tour in Ziro

Ziro Guided Tour - Music Festival

Bid Adieu to Ziro- Till Next time!

Reach Guwahati & Departure

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package details

Location	:	Ziro
State	:	Arunachal Pradesh
No. of Days	:	7
Mode Of Transport	:	Train And Sumo
Meals Included	:	Yes
Type Of Stay	:	Guest House / Home Stay /Camp
Start/End Location	:
Trip Type	:	Music Festival
Route Plan	:
Cost	:	*13200 /-** ^{(GST @ 5% Extra)}

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Itinerary

Inclusions

Exclusions

Things To Pack

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Day 1

Meet at Guwahati

We will leave by train from Guwahati to Nagarlagun (nearest railway station to Ziro) starts at 21:20 hours and we will gather at Guwahati platform by 20:00 hours.

Our team member/representative will meet you at the station itself.

Day 2

Nagarlagun to Ziro Valley

We board Tata Sumos from Nagarlagun and start our 4-5 hours Drive to Ziro Valley. There are many music lovers on their vehicles driving to Festival and it is going to be an exhilarating experience. We will stop for Breakfast and Refreshments on the way.

On reaching Ziro, we settle ourselves at the campsite amidst the pine trees which will be our home for the next 4 days. Freshen up, take some rest. Hot, palatable lunch awaits you in the dining area.

Spend the rest of the day in the festival venue which is 900 meters from the campsite or just chill in the campsite, join the jam sessions, absorb the beauty of the nature.

Day 3

Day at Leisure , Ziro Festival

Wake up to a sizeable & mesmerizing breakfast. Go to the festival ground whenever you want. Meet thousands of fellow travelers. Laze around in the hammocks. Do whatever the hell you want whenever the hell you want. This 4 day is your much-awaited break from the hustle bustle of daily life amidst nature and music.

Return to the campsite, enjoy the bonfire, cook, eat, drink, read, dance, sing, jam and enjoy the party to the fullest. No time limit, crash at your own pace

Day 4

Guided tour in Ziro

Join our Local Guide for a guided Village Walk where you’ll get an opportunity to get a sneak peek at an Apatani way of life. Apatanis are one of the sweetest community of people we have come across. See their traditional houses, cooking techniques, learn about their culture and history over a cup of tea and be amazed by Apatani Hospitality.

Return to the festival ground or campsite and Enjoy the rest of the day like you want it.

Day 5

Ziro Guided Tour - Music Festival

Join our local guide and walk to the Paddy Fields where they farm Fishes.

Agriculture and Fish farms have been the main source of livelihood for the Apatanis for ages. They have developed some incredible Ingenious methods of farming and fishing. Spend the morning Fishing with the Apatanis and bring those delicious creatures back to the campsite and assist the best man in our kitchen team over the barbecue and see him create Art.

Day 6

Bid Adieu to Ziro- Till Next time!

After unlimited and delightful breakfast, we pack our bags and prepare to wrap up. Bid goodbyes to new friends and collaborations. Exchange photos and numbers and hugs and kisses.

We start the sumo ride to Naharlagun Station and board the 18:45 hours Train Number 15618 to Guwahati.

Day 7

Reach Guwahati & Departure

Happy Gandhi Jayanti. It’s National holiday today.

Train Arrives at 04:30 hours in Guwahati Station. We suggest you book flights after 10 am to coverup for uncontrollable delays if any.

Till Next time.

Package with Breakfast and Dinner on all Days and Lunch on Day 1

Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ Rs 14,700/person on twin sharing.

Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ Rs 13,200/person on triple sharing.

4 day Festival Pass : 5000 INR (Extra)

Campsite Inclusions

Unlimited Palatable and delicious breakfast and dinner from live Kitchen.
Secure Common Room for keeping bags and extra stuffs (Won’t recommend keeping valuable stuffs here).
Common Charging Stations near the Luggage room.
Which will work in shifts in Morning, Evening and Nights.
Clean and Sanitised Bathrooms and Lavatories. Separate for Men and Women.
Jamming sessions with Local Musicians
Extra Large heat and water resistant 3 men tent with option of twin or triple sharing.
Blankets/Sleeping Bags, Pillows and Mattresses.
Friendly Hosts cum friends at your service assisting you with absolutely anything you need.

Transport Inclusions:

Sleeper Class Tickets from Guwahati to Naharlagun and back.
Tata Sumo Pickup from Naharlagun Station to our Campsite and back.

Airfare/ RailFare till Guwahati
Any food and beverage cost apart from the ones mentioned above(Lunch and Dinner is available on request at Rs 300/plate for Veg and Rs 350/plate for Non-Veg)
Any Tips (We encourage to tip the locals. They earn low wages and your contribution will be of huge help for them)
Any personal Expenditure (Shopping, medicines etc)
Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
Any items/services not specifically mentioned under the head ‘inclusions’.

Things to Carry: We recommend you to carry gumboots, raincoat, mosquito repellants, basic toiletries and sanitisers, a warm jacket, torch/headlamps and a good sport shoe.

Package is with Breakfast and Dinner on all Days and Lunch on Day 1

Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ Rs 14,700/person on twin sharing.

Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ Rs 13,200/person on triple sharing.

4-day Festival Pass: 5000 INR (Extra)

Additional Services:

Scooty is available on rent at our campsite on Daily basis @ Rs 1200/day if you wish to explore the area nearby on your own.
Shared Taxis will be available in the campsite if you wish to visit Town anytime (6 kms from the Venue)
Guided Village tours where you’ll get to hang out with the Apatanis and probably get invited by them for a cup of tea or Apong (local rice beer) @ Rs 700 per person.
Learn traditional Apatani Fishing technique in their paddy fields and enjoy it over the evening Barbeque at Campsite @ Rs 500/person.

Reaching Ziro

By Air

Tezpur in Assam is the nearest airport. However, flights get usually cancelled without a reason and thus, it’s an unreliable option. The better option is the Guwahati airport, which is connected by frequent flights to all major Indian cities.

By Rail

The nearest railway station for accessing Ziro Festival is North Lakhimpur in Assam. The station can be reached by catching Arunachal Express from New Bongaigaon. This is located around 180 kilometers North-West of Guwahati.

By Road

Ziro Valley can be reached through direct buses which are available from Guwahati,Itanagar and North Lakhimpur.

The organisers reserve the rights to evict any camper anytime without any refund if his/her actions violates any camp Rules.
Experience Destination is not responsible for your whereabouts or safety if you are outside the camping premises.
Any Loss to the camping materials such as tents, pillows, mattress or any property belonging to Experience Destination will is subject to full payment of Product MRP.
Experience Destination Wont be responsible for any loss or damage of Goods belonging to the travellers.
All guests must carry a Govt issued Valid ID Card.
Only campers staying with Experience Destination will be allowed in the campsite and if you intend to bring guests from outside, you’ll have to Pre notify us.
Slots at campsite will be confirmed only after receipt of full payment.

package details

Location	:	Ziro
State	:	Arunachal Pradesh
No. of Days	:	7
Mode Of Transport	:	Train And Sumo
Meals Included	:	Yes
Type Of Stay	:	Guest House / Home Stay /Camp
Start/End Location	:
Trip Type	:	Music Festival
Route Plan	:
Cost	:	*13200 /-** ^{(GST @ 5% Extra)}