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.
Prime Attractions
The Town
Just like the capital Itanagar, the town Zero has also
developed in two parts within 5-km distance. Crossing 1,750m
high Hapoli or Old Zero, road advances 200m downwards to
new town Zero. At the end of the city there is a Government
Handicraft Centre. One may collect hat made of cane or bamboo
and other articles as souvenirs.
Excursions
Tale Sanctuary
Enthisiats can go 30-km by Jeep from Zero crossing Siro/Manipoylong
settlement/Ponge and trek further 8-km to Tale Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is a natural botanical garden extending throughout
the valley with an area of 337-sq-km. With the variation
of height the nature and character of flora and fauna also
vary. Some of the famous attractions found over here include
Mithun, Clouded Leopards, and Bears along with varied orchids.
Accommodation facility is available at the Forest Bungalows.
Daporizo
From Zero tourists may find time to visit another small
habitat Daporizo, 193-km away in upper Subansiri district
by bus. Walls of mountains of low height surround the green
valley. Craft Centre, the bridge, very much distinguished
in form and make up by cane and bamboo are other attractions
for tourist over here.
The district headquarters and main trade center Daporizo
is the land of Tangin and Hilmiri tribal who are fond of
dressing. Young men have their hair of the front portion
of the head, kept tied in a bun, giving a look like a tuff.
Hilmili maids dress up their body with attractive cane-rings
and cane ornaments. { Book Wildlife Tours }
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 are Tezpur and Ulabari.
Rail:
Nearest railhead is North Lakhimpur by Arunachal Express
from New Bongaigaon.
Road:
Direct buses are available from Itanagar and North Lakhimpur.
