About Pine Grove Ziro
Pine Grove is a dense plantation of tall pine and blue pine trees located near Old Ziro in Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh. Situated about 3 kilometres from Hapoli town, it is a popular natural attraction within the Apatani plateau. Known for its uniform rows of towering pines, open grassy clearings and tranquil setting, the grove is frequently visited for leisure walks, photography and picnics and has also served as a filming location.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, open forest of tall, evenly spaced pine trees with grassy clearings and forest trails. The area offers shaded walking paths, open spaces for picnics and photography, and quiet natural surroundings typical of the Ziro Valley plateau. There are no major built structures inside the grove; the experience is primarily nature-based with views of surrounding hills and paddy fields. The site is easily walkable and often combined with nearby viewpoints and villages.
Key highlights
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Dense plantation of tall pine and blue pine trees with uniform rows
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Open grassy clearings ideal for photography and leisure walks
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Popular picnic spot near Old Ziro, about 3 km from Hapoli
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Filming location for Bollywood film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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Peaceful natural setting within Ziro Valley Apatani plateau
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View of surrounding hills and valley landscape
History of Pine Grove Ziro
Pine Grove is a man-made pine plantation developed by the forest department as part of afforestation efforts in Ziro Valley. It gained wider recognition after serving as a shooting location for the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
Culture & Context
Located within Ziro Valley, the cultural landscape of the Apatani tribe which is on UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage. The valley is known for the Apatani's sustainable paddy-cum-fish cultivation and traditional village life surrounding the grove.
Route
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