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Ziro Festival of Music 2018
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1 - 26th September, 2018 - Party starts at Indian Railways Train Number 15617
The train to Nagarlagun (nearest railway station to Ziro) starts at 21:20 hours and we will gather at Guwahati platform by 20:00 hours. There are going to be thousands of festival goers in the train and its is going to be a party ride till next morning.
Day 2 - 27th September, 2018 - Epic Road Trip to the magical Ziro Valley
We board Tata Sumos and start the Epic 4-5 hours Drive to Ziro Valley. There are going to be 100s of vehicles driving to Festival and it is going to be an exhilarating experience so much full of energy. We will stop for Breakfast and Refreshments on the way.
On reaching Ziro, we settle ourselves at the campsite admist the pine trees which will be our home for the next 4 days. Freshen up, take some rest. Hot, palatable lunch awaits you in the dining area.
Spend the rest of the day in the festival venue which is 900 meters from the campsite or just chill in the campsite, join the jam sessions, absorb the beauty of the nature and just get high on life.
Day 3 - 28th September, 2018 - Lose yourself in the vibes of Ziro festival of Music 2018
Wake up to a sizeable & mesmerising breakfast. Go to the festival ground whenever you want. Meet thousands of fellow travellers. Laze around in the hammocks. Do whatever the hell you want whenever the hell you want. This 4 days is your much awaited break from hustle bustle of daily life admist nature and music.
Return to the campsite, enjoy the bonfire, cook, eat, drink, read, dance, sing, jam and enjoy the party to the fullest. No time limit, crash at your own pace.
Day 4 - 29th September, 2018 - More Wine, More Music and Apatani Village Walk
Join our Local Guide for a guided Village Walk where you’ll get an opportunity to get a sneak peak at an Apatani way of life. Apatanis are one of the sweetest community of people we have come across. See their traditional houses, cooking techniques, learn about their culture and history over a cup of tea and be amazed by Apatani Hospitality.
Return to the festival ground or campsite and enjoy the rest of the day like you want it.
Day 5 - 30th September, 2018 - Learn the Apatani Traditional Fishing Technique
Join our local guide and walk to the Paddy Fields where they farm Fishes.
Agriculture and Fish farms have been the main source of livelyhood for the Apatanis for ages. They have developed some incredible Ingenious methods of farming and fishing. Spend the morning Fishing with the Apatanis and bring those delicious creatures back to the campsite and assist the best man in our kitchen team over the barbecue and see him create art.
Day 6 - 1st October, 2018 - Time to bid Goodbye to Ziro
After unlimited and delightful breakfast, we pack our bags and prepare to wrap up. Bid goodbyes to new friends and collaborations. Exchange photos and numbers and hugs and kisses.
We start the sumo ride to Naharlagun Station and board the 18:45 hours Train Number 15618 to Guwahati.
Day 7 - 2nd October, 2018 - Fly back home
Happy Gandhi Jayanti. It’s National holiday today. Woohoo!!
Train Arrives at 04:30 hours in Guwahati Station. We suggest you book flights after 10 am to cover up for uncontrollable delays if any.
Until next time friends...
Inclusions
Campsite Inclusions
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Unlimited Palatable and delicious breakfast from live Kitchen.
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Secure Common Room for keeping bags and extra stuffs (Won’t recommend keeping valuable stuffs here).
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Common Charging Stations near the Luggage room.
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Which will work in shifts in Morning, Evening and Nights.
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Clean and Sanitised Bathrooms and Lavatories. Separate for Men and Women.
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Jamming sessions with Local Musicians
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Extra Large heat and water resistant 3 men tent with option of twin or triple sharing.
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Blankets/Sleeping Bags, Pillows and Mattresses.
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Friendly Hosts cum friends at your service assisting you with absolutely anything you need.
Transport Inclusions
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Sleeper Class Tickets from Guwahati to Naharlagun and back.
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Tata Sumo Pickup from Naharlagun Station to our Campsite and back.
Exclusions
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Airfare/Rail Fare
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Any food and beverage cost apart from the ones mentioned above(Lunch and Dinner is available on request at ₹ 300/plate for Veg and ₹ 350/plate for Non Veg)
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Any Tips (We encourage to tip the locals. They earn low wages and your contribution will be of huge help for them)
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Any personal Expenditure (Shopping, medicines etc)
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Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
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Any items / services not specifically mentioned under the head ‘Inclusions’.
Highlights
96 Hours at Ziro festival of Music is going to be the time you’ll cherish for a long long time.
Some of the highlights of this trip are as follows:
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A completely secluded campsite amidst Pine jungle at a walk-able distance from the festival ground. Feel the best of Nature and enjoy full privacy. It will be a mini festival inside a festival.
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Jamming and bonfire sessions at the campsite by local musicians daily.
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Traditional Apatani style Fishing and Barbeque.
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Explore the picturesque valley in Scooty and on Foot.
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Local Village Walks.
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Locally Brewed Kiwi Wine and Rice Beer.
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Great Food in the campsite.
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Epic Sumo and Train Ride.
We welcome you to the 7th edition of India’s greatest outdoor festival of music.
Ziro Festival of Music has changed the music scene in India and has taken the standards of music festival to the next level altogether.
We have designed an All inclusive package from Guwahati to Guwahati and several other packages as per your need so that we can take care of all the details and logistics while you start your party as soon a you land at Guwahati Airport.
4 day festival is best enjoyed by staying in campsites along with fellow travellers from all over the country and abroad. Details of the packages for Ziro Festival of Music are as below:
Package with Breakfast on all Days and Lunch on Day 1:
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Four Nights of Camping @ ₹ 8,000/head on twin sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping @ ₹ 7,000/head on triple sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ ₹ 12,500/person on twin sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ ₹ 11,000/person on triple sharing.
Package with Breakfast and Dinner on all Days and Lunch on Day 1:
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Four Nights of Camping @ ₹ 9,200/head on twin sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping @ ₹ 8,200/head on triple sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ ₹ 13,700/person on twin sharing.
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Four Nights of Camping + Transport + Inner line permits @ ₹ 12,200/person on triple sharing.
All prices are inclusive of GST.
Festival Passes: In case you want us to arrange for 4 day Festival Passes along with the package, same can be done for ₹ 6000 extra.
Accommodation: All accommodation is on Extra Large Heat and Water Resistant 3 men tent. Sleeping bag/Blankets and Mattress will be provided. Special attention is given to maintenance of hygiene.