Tarin Fish Farm

Tarin Fish Farm is a high-altitude aquaculture farm located near Hapoli in Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh. Spread over a large area of terraced ponds, it is known for demonstrating the traditional Apatani paddy-cum-fish cultivation system. Established by the state fisheries department, the farm rears high-altitude fish species and serves as an educational and scenic visitor attraction showcasing sustainable integrated farming in the Eastern Himalayas.

Visitors can expect a series of shallow, terraced fish ponds set amid paddy fields and low hills on the outskirts of Ziro. The site offers open views of the valley, embankments and walkways between ponds, and opportunities to observe high-altitude fish rearing and the Apatani paddy-cum-fish farming method. The environment is quiet and rural, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and learning about integrated aquaculture practices.

Developed and maintained by the Fisheries Department of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to promote high-altitude pisciculture in Ziro Valley. The farm was established to demonstrate and support the Apatani community's long-practiced integrated paddy-cum-fish farming system, which optimizes water and land use in the valley.

Illustrates the agricultural heritage of the Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley, known for integrated paddy-cum-fish cultivation where fish are reared in flooded rice terraces. The system reflects traditional water management, sustainable farming knowledge and community-based resource use that is central to Apatani culture.