Tura

2 daysBest: Nov–AprMountains#garo#hill town#views

Hill town of the Garos

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The hill town
- Nokrek decks
- Waterfall stop
- Bazaar lanes
Day 2 · The peak
- Tura peak
- Village walks
- Return

Geography & terrain

Tura lies in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya at about 650 m, 320 km from Guwahati and 100 km from Shillong — the hill town of the region, its Nokrek park, the falls and the bazaars set on the Tura peak's base.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 1986 park era — the hill town of the Nokrek park and the 1986-era biosphere of the Garo life, with the town's modern role as the gateway of the West Garo circuit and the home of the 1986-era park and the falls and the 2000s-era bazaars; the town's history of the 19th-century-era missions and the peak walks, gives Tura its hill character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Hill peaks
Park decks
Waterfalls
Bazaar lanes
Village walks

Eat & drink

Jadoh (rice with pork)
Dohneihong (minced meat)
Tungrymbai (fermented soya)
Pumaloi (steamed rice cake)

Getting there

Fly: Shillong (SHL) / Guwahati (GAU) nearest major
Train: Guwahati for long-distance rail
Road from Guwahati: 100 km / 3 hr to Shillong
Getting around: Shared taxis and autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹4,500–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹600–1,000

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

Practical info

Language: Khasi / Garo; English common (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Apr
Connectivity: Patchy in villages — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Nov–Apr) holds the town
The peak asks the walking shoes
Pairs with Shillong for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Tura?

The hill town of the Garo hills.

What is there to do?

The park, the falls and the peak.

How long is the visit?

Two days.