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Ziro Festival

Indie music, misty hills, and a valley that only wakes up like this once a year.

GoHopTrip runs group trips with strangers across India and abroad. This one is a 6-day trip from India to Ziro, 5 nights on the ground, with a squad of 12 strangers. From ₹25,999 per person, departing 23rd–28th SEP.

23rd–28th SEP5N / 6Dfrom₹25,999

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The trip, at a glance

One departure, timed to the festival

Indie music, misty hills, and a valley that only wakes up like this once a year.

5 nights tent stay on twin-sharing basis.

6D / 5Non the road
4festival days
4hands-on activities
12strangers a bus
3★stays, twin share
B’fastdaily, included
PickupVivanta Guwahati, both ways
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Day by day

01day

Guwahati → Ziro Valley

Road trip day

434 km, seedha Ziro tak

Via Assam's tea gardens, ~434 kmZiro Valley CampDinner
  • Morning: Pickup outside Vivanta Guwahati at 10:00 AM, a day ahead of the festival, the route running through Assam's tea gardens and quiet countryside toward Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Afternoon: Planned lunch and tea stops as the road climbs into misty hills, 434 km and roughly 12 hours in a shared or private vehicle with reclining seats.
  • Evening: Arrive at Ziro Valley by evening, tent check-in, a filling dinner and an early night before four days of the festival begin.
Misty tea garden hills along the road from Guwahati to Arunachal Pradesh
02day

Apatani Village Walk, Festival Day 1

Festival opens

aaj se gaana shuru

Guided walk through Apatani villagesZiro Valley CampBreakfast & Lunch
  • Morning: Breakfast, then a guided walk through traditional Apatani villages, paddy fields, bamboo groves and centuries-old wooden houses, including a visit to an Apatani family's home to hear about their customs and sustainable farming.
  • Afternoon: A filling lunch back at the campsite before heading to the festival ground.
  • Evening: The Ziro Festival of Music opens, the valley's biggest stage of the year.
A traditional wooden house set among rice paddies near Ziro Valley
03day

Ziro Valley Sightseeing, Festival Day 2

Valley views

jheel pe subah, sangeet pe raat

Helipad Ground viewpoint, Sikhe Lake, Shiva LingaZiro Valley CampBreakfast & Lunch
  • Morning: A scenic drive to the Helipad Ground valley viewpoint, panoramic views over Ziro's paddy fields, villages and hills.
  • A boating stop at Sikhe Lake, a quiet forest-ringed lake, followed by a short visit to the tallest Shiva Linga in Arunachal Pradesh, set deep in the forest.
  • Afternoon: Hot lunch back at camp after the morning's sightseeing.
  • Evening: Festival Day 2, the second day of the Ziro Festival of Music.
A boat crossing a quiet, forest-ringed lake near Ziro Valley
04day

Nara Abba Winery, Festival Day 3

Wine in the hills

pahaad mein angoor ka bagh

Guided winery tour and tastingZiro Valley CampBreakfast & Lunch
  • Morning: Breakfast, then a guided tour of Nara Abba, Arunachal Pradesh's own fruit winery, the vineyard, the wine-making process and a premium tasting session with the winemakers.
  • Afternoon: Lunch back at camp before heading out again.
  • Evening: Festival Day 3, the third day of the Ziro Festival of Music.
Vineyard rows climbing into misty hills at Arunachal Pradesh's own fruit winery
05day

Traditional Paddy Fishing, Festival Finale

Mud, boots, fish

aakhri din, sabse zyada masti

Traditional paddy fishing with the local communityZiro Valley CampBreakfast & Lunch
  • Morning: Boots on and into Ziro's water-logged paddy fields for traditional fishing techniques, done alongside the local community, a muddy, hands-on morning that reflects the Apatani way of life.
  • Afternoon: A last lunch at the campsite before the final push to the festival ground.
  • Evening: The festival finale, the last day of the Ziro Festival of Music.
Farmers working a water-logged rice paddy at golden hour, Ziro Valley
06day

Ziro Valley → Guwahati

Drive back

phir milenge, ziro!

~434 kmBreakfast
  • Morning: A last breakfast at camp before packing up and starting the drive back.
  • Afternoon: 434 km, roughly 12 hours, dropping off at Vivanta Guwahati.
A misty forest road on the long drive back from Ziro Valley to Guwahati

Photos: Abhijit Biswas, Victor Lu, michael ennis, Tim Mossholder, Prahlad Inala, Marek Szturc via Unsplash

Cost & the itinerary

Dome tent

Twin sharing

₹25,999per person

Alpine tent

Twin sharing

₹27,999per person

Two tent tiers, same itinerary and same dates: Dome is the cozy standard, Alpine has a touch more room.

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What’s covered

Included

  • 5 nights tent stay on twin-sharing basis
  • Breakfast and lunch daily
  • All 4 activities: Apatani Village Walk, Ziro Valley Sightseeing, Nara Abba Winery Visit, Traditional Paddy Fishing
  • Guwahati to Guwahati transport (10:00 AM departure), plus local transport for all in-valley excursions
  • Two pillows, two blankets and two sleeping foam mats per tent

Not included

  • Ziro Festival of Music entry passes (₹10,000)
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages

Questions people actually ask

When does this trip run, and how long is it?

6 days, 5 nights, 23–28 September 2026, the only departure timed to the Ziro Festival of Music this season. Pickup is outside Vivanta Guwahati at 10:00 AM, a day ahead of the festival.

Is the Ziro Festival of Music entry pass included in the price?

No. The festival pass (₹10,000) is separate from the trip cost and needs to be arranged independently. Everything else, tent stay, breakfast and lunch daily, all 4 activities, and transport, is covered.

What's the difference between the Dome and Alpine tents?

Both are twin-sharing tents on the same itinerary and dates, each with two pillows, two blankets and two sleeping foam mats. Alpine is the larger option at ₹27,999; Dome is the standard at ₹25,999.

What's actually included in the price?

5 nights of tent stay, breakfast and lunch daily, all 4 activities (Apatani Village Walk, Ziro Valley Sightseeing, Nara Abba Winery Visit, Traditional Paddy Fishing), Guwahati-to-Guwahati transport with a 10:00 AM departure, and local transport for every in-valley excursion.

What's the cancellation policy?

30 days or more before departure: full refund, deposit retained and adjustable to a future trip. 15–29 days: 25% of tour cost. 7–14 days: 50%. 6 days or less, or a no-show: no refund. A non-refundable ₹5,000 deposit confirms the seat, with the balance due 15 days before departure.

Are there other dates for this trip?

Not this season; 23–28 September is currently the only Ziro Festival of Music departure. Custom dates and private group departures for Arunachal Pradesh are available on request.

What should I pack?

Comfortable trekking shoes, warm layers for cool valley nights, a raincoat or poncho, a flashlight or headlamp, a power bank, a reusable water bottle, personal medication, and a valid photo ID.

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Ziro Festival

Indie music, misty hills, and a valley that only wakes up like this once a year.

Dates23rd–28th SEP
SeatsOpen
Duration5N/6D
Fare, all in₹25,999
ZIR23rd–28th SEPSEAT · YOURS
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