Head west to
Things to do in Tura
The Garo Hills’ capital under its own peak.
The list
The short version: Garo-country base: Tura Peak, the markets, and gateways to Nokrek and Balpakram.
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Tura Peak
The climb above town with plains-to-Bangladesh views.
02
Wangala country
Garo harvest culture across the hills.
Know before you go
- Region
- Garo Hills HQ
- From Guwahati
- About 220km
- Gateways
- Nokrek, Balpakram, Siju
The Wangala season (Sept-Dec, 100 Drums in early November) is when the hills sing.
Best time: October to April.
Practicals
Permits & season for Meghalaya
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.
Tura month by month
Festivals tied to Tura
Places to visit near Tura
All of Tura, none of the guesswork
Fixed departures you can join solo, or a private plan around your dates. Prices on the page, real people on WhatsApp.
Keep planning
- Meghalaya travel guide
- Guwahati to Turaroad
- Tura to Balpakramroad
- Flying into Umroi Airport, Shillong: flights, cabs and onward connections
- Meghalaya permits: the complete guide
- How Many Days for Meghalaya? 3, 4, 5 and 6 Day Plansfrom the journal
- Is Meghalaya Safe for Tourists? Honest Answer + What to Watcfrom the journal