Ziro
The Ziro Festival of Music is one of India's most celebrated and beloved outdoor music festivals — a four-day annual event held in September in the surreal setting of the Apatani paddy plateau valley surrounded by pine-clad hills. India's finest independent and folk musicians perform on open-air stages while festival-goers camp under the stars of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival's combination of extraordinary natural setting, excellent music, and the cultural presence of the Apatani community has made it a genuine cultural pilgrimage for Indian music lovers.
Book accommodation in Ziro months in advance as it sells out completely during the festival. The camping experience within the festival grounds is highly recommended for the full atmosphere.