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Cycling

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This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.

ID: IN-AR-10

Indian visitors (other than Arunachal residents) need an Inner Line Permit (eILP, tourist permit valid up to 14 days); foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit (PAP/RAP), normally arranged through a registered tour operator.

https://eilp.arunachal.gov.in

Ziro Valley Village Loop

Added on 14 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

A loop on the valley floor of Ziro linking the Apatani villages of Hong, Bree, Hari and Old Ziro around the paddy-cum-fish fields. Wikivoyage notes that cycling or walking are the best ways to explore the valley's villages and fields.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

A loop on village roads with small climbs. Best from October to April. Ask before photographing people or entering village houses.

Mission Logs53 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient
0.0 km	E Start Point	0%
0.5 km	E Continue on track	-3%
1.0 km	SE Continue on track	-2%
1.6 km	S Continue on track	-1%
2.1 km	SE Continue on track	1%

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

1575m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

27.5387, 93.8154

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 27.5387, 93.8154 @ 1575m

Quick Stats

Distance

26.71 km

Type

Cycling Sector

Elevation Range

1555m - 1588m

Max Elevation

1588 m

Max Gradient

5.8%

6.1%

Highlights

Ride past the terraced paddy-cum-fish fields
Visit Hong, one of the largest Apatani villages
See traditional bamboo houses in Hari
Stop at the Old Ziro (Siiro) area
Meet locals at an eco-tourism homestay

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+114 m

Total Descent

-114 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

8.5

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.88

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)94%

Moderate (3-8%)6%

Steep (>8%)0%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved32%

Unpaved68%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

32%

Gravel

48%

Dirt Track

20%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 35

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 27.521612

MAX LAT: 27.599462

MIN LON: 93.815400

MAX LON: 93.847433

Point Spacing: 21.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Ziro Valley Village Loop

Best time to go

Oct–Mar

October to March suits most of the country. The southwest monsoon (June to September) floods the Western Ghats and Kerala, but it is also the main season for Ladakh and Spiti, where high passes are usually open only from June to October.