What to Wear in Ziro
Ziro is cool rather than cold for most of the year, with cold winter nights and a long wet season. Pack layers, a rain jacket and shoes that can take mud.
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The climate in one line
At about 1,500 metres, Ziro has mild days, cool nights and a lot of rain between April and September. Winter days are sunny and crisp, and nights can drop below freezing in December and January, with frost on the fields.
What to pack
- Layers: a T-shirt, a fleece and a warm jacket cover most of the year. In winter add thermals, a hat and gloves for evenings.
- Rain gear: a proper waterproof jacket from April to September. Umbrellas are fine in town, less useful on trails.
- Shoes: trail shoes or light boots with grip. The bunds between the fields are narrow and slippery after rain, and Talley Valley's trails are muddy most of the year.
- Festival kit: for the Ziro Festival of Music in late September, bring rain boots or shoes you do not mind ruining, a rain poncho and a warm layer. The festival ground can turn to mud.
Village visits
There is no strict dress code, but modest clothing is respectful. Take your shoes off if you are invited into a home, and wear socks you are happy to show.
Apatani dress
Apatani weaving uses cotton with bold patterns, often white, black and red. Men wear woven shawls and jackets, and at festivals priests and elders wear cane hats and ornaments. Women wear wrapped skirts and blouses with woven shawls. At Myoko and Dree, families come out in their finest. Woven shawls and bags are sold in Hapoli and in some villages; buying from weavers directly helps keep the craft going.
Small things
Insect repellent for summer evenings, a head torch for power cuts, and a dry bag for your phone. See Ziro photo spots for where you will be walking.
Questions
Ziro — FAQ
How cold does Ziro get?
Winter nights in December and January can drop to around freezing, with frost on the fields. Days are usually sunny and mild.
What should I wear to the Ziro Festival of Music?
Shoes or boots that can handle mud, a rain poncho and a warm layer for the evenings. Late-September weather in Ziro can swing from sun to heavy rain.
Can I buy Apatani handloom in Ziro?
Yes. Woven shawls, bags and jackets are sold in Hapoli and by weavers in some villages. Buying directly from them is the best choice.