As we come out of the Hija village, the green of the Apatani rice paddy greet us as usual. This road used to be a narrow track just some years back.
We meet these young fishermen as we step on the beginning of the Western Ring Road from Neñchañlyañ. The newly carpeted road amidst paddy fields gives an unusually pleasant sight.
Keiñlya used to be an isolated village with hardly two or three houses. With excellent road connection now, it is developing into another beautiful village.
A pine plantation. A signboard warning the hunters. These are the traditional practices the Apatanis are known for.
The 'ring' road beyond Keiñlya village.
We walk on enjoying the nature we miss in our everyday life.
Wui tanyi,
siitii byako,
tare, different varieties of ferns, a giant mushroom.
Even a man-made structure like a stack of firewood is enjoyable. Especially so, when it is followed by an impromptu jungle lunch.
Too soon, we come out to the other end of the ring road towards Supyu.
We pleasantly discover a
giirii in one of the
aji agers. As we look further, lots of
giiriis. Good sign, I think. Some hope. I recall the those times when every boy in the village used to walk the
aji lenda trapping
pai piitas. I thought this is already a thing of the past. These
giiriis indicate that there still are some
pai piitas around.
Welcome to another great trekking route in the Ziro valley!
