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2 days Nov–Apr

Hill town of the Garos

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The hill town
  1. Nokrek decks
  2. Waterfall stop
  3. Bazaar lanes

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
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Hill peaks

Park decks
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Park decks

Waterfalls
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Waterfalls

Bazaar lanes
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Bazaar lanes

Village walks
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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

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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

The hill town of the Garo hills.

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