 The 5754 ft. (1,780m) high town is almost a level valley enclosed on all sides by pine-clad low stooping hills. This area, also called Apatani Plateau, is famous for Paddy-cum-Fish culture. It is the part of the beautiful whole of nature. This place also comprise of the quietly flowing rivers of Subansiri, Nishi, Apatani, Dafla, and Miri.
The Apatani Tribals
Zero is the land of Apatani tribals who are fond of hunting and Zoom cultivation is their prime profession. Apatani tribals are now for their handsome and beautiful looks. Local wine 'Apang' is their favourite drink. They are equally fond of colourful dresses, with specialties and varieties. Women-folk love to draw tattoo on foreheads and cheeks, and wear on cane nose pins. They believe they are the descendents of first man and women - 'Aro', 'Tani', 'Doyni' and 'Polo' oe Sun and Moon are theirwarranting deities.
Caves
Menga's Natural Cave
Tourists may take an auto from the city of Daporizo or catch a bus,which takes 3 hrs to visit 19-km away Natural Cave in Menga. One has to crawl to neter the cave through narrow crevice. Don't forget to take torch. Out of the main cave is another cave is Lord Mahadev.
Advancing further 23-km is Talia and still 10-km further is Kodak - from where one may enjoy the beauty of the snow clad Himalayas. Further north is Taksing - a habitat of Na tribes. Visit by jeep on personal arrangement. 
How To Get There
Air: Nearest airport is Tezpur and Ulabari by Indian Airlines and NEPC Airlines.
Rail: Nearest railhead is North Lakhimpur by Arunachal Express from New Bongaigaon.
Road: Direct buses are available from Itanagar and North Lakhimpur.
Places To Stay
Accommodation is available at the Inspection Bungalow and Circuit House in Zero. For Reservation Contact: Reservation Authority Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District, Ziro.
Fairs & Festivals
In the months of March-April, a 10day long Miko festival being known as Spring Festival of Apatanis is celebrated at Zero. Cirom Molo of Nisu, Socham, Dri on 5th July, Niyokum on 26th February festivals are equally attractive to tourists.
Nearby Cities
Itanagar: 150-km Lilabari: 100-km Daporizo: 193-km |
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