Head west to
Tura
The Garo Hills’ capital under its own peak.
- Region
- Garo Hills HQ
- From Guwahati
- About 220km
- Gateways
- Nokrek, Balpakram, Siju
Tura is the capital of Garo-country: a town under Tura Peak with the Pelga falls road out, markets mixing Garo and Bengali trade, and the practical base for the western circuit, Nokrek Biosphere and the long road to Balpakram.
The Wangala season (Sept-Dec, 100 Drums in early November) is when the hills sing.
Quick answers
Tura at a glance
How do I plan the Garo Hills?
Base in Tura: Nokrek as a day run, then the long south road to Siju and Balpakram.
Practicals
Permits & season
No entry permit for Indian nationals; foreign nationals register at checkposts.
October to May works; the monsoon is the point in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, and the fiercest anywhere in India.
When to go
Plan around these months
Festivals
Time your trip
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Tura Peak
The climb above town with plains-to-Bangladesh views.
Wangala country
Garo harvest culture across the hills.
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Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26