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Ziro Valley in May
Arunachal Pradesh, India
May holds the tail end of Ziro's golden window. The valley is at maximum green, trekking trails are in prime condition, and you can still count on mostly clear skies. Heat is manageable at 1780m.
The May story
Catch the last of spring before the monsoon curtain drops.
Why May scores 4/5
Weather
May holds the tail end of Ziro's golden window.
Roads & Access
note: NH 415 from Itanagar — 115km, 5-6 hrs on winding mountain roads. Nearest airport: Lilabari (Assam) 130km.. from nearest city: Itanagar 115km, 5-6 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: District hospital in Hapoli. Serious cases go to Itanagar (115km).. rescue: District administration. ambulance: 108 limited. nearest hospital: District Hospital Hapoli
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. BSNL works. Airtel available in Hapoli town. Jio patchy.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Safe tribal village experience, Flat rice paddies easy for walking, Unique cultural experience for kids
Elevation
1,780m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓trekkers
- ✓solo travelers
- ✓nature lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗those who dislike humidity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January at Ziro: 4–16°C at 1780m, cold and empty. Apatani villages open but trails stiff with frost — shoulder month, not music-festival season. |
| February | 3/5 | Late winter, warming |
| March | 4/5 | March cracks Ziro wide open. Rhododendrons fire up across the hillsides, the valley greens overnight, and the Apatani rice terraces begin their annual cycle. |
| April | 5/5 | April in Ziro: 12–24°C, Apatani rice paddy terraces at planting stage, villages welcoming. Roads from Itanagar are clear; Ziro Music Festival is September, not now. |
| Mayviewing | 4/5 | May holds the tail end of Ziro's golden window. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon + Ziro Festival |
| October | 5/5 | October is arguably Ziro's finest month. |
| November | 4/5 | November is October's quieter sibling. The valley holds its autumn color a bit longer, crowds thin out, and you get the clarity without the competition. |
| December | 3/5 | December settles Ziro into winter mode. The valley is stark and beautiful, village life turns inward, and the cold keeps all but the committed away. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Itanagar 115km, 5-6 hrs
Elevation
1,780m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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