Unveiling the Enchanting Beauty of ZIRO VALLEY A Journey through its Culture, People and Landscape (Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University)
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Author: | Dr Priyaranjan Trivedi, Dr Markandey Rai and Dr Utkarsh Sharma |
ISBN 13: | 9788171392032 |
Binding: | Hardbound |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2023 |
Subject: | North East India/History and Culture |
About the Book
The book Unveiling the Enchanting Beauty of ZIRO VALLEY A Journey through its Culture, People and Landscape contains all the relevant information regarding the history, geography, culture, heritage, tribe, culture, music, economy etc. about the place known as Ziro Valley which is situated at an attitude of 1,500 meters above sea level and is surroounded by the misty mountains of the Eastern Himalayas. The valley is home to the Apatani people, who are known for their unique customs and traditions. One of the most interesting things about the Apatani tribe in their facial tattoos, which were once seen as a mark of beauty among women. The practice has now been discontinued but many of the older women in the community still bear the tattoos. Ziro valley is also known for its rich biodiersity with a veriety of flora and fauna found in the region. The valley is a bird watcher's paradise, with over 400 species of birds found hee. The local government and community have been working to protect the natural environment and have set up nature reserves and wildlie sancturaries in the region. Tourism has ededn growing in Ziro Valley in recent years with visitors coming to experience the valley's natural beauty and cultural heritage.