TURA

ABOUT TURA:

• Tura is the headquarter of West Garo Hills.
• Town situated at the foot of Tura peak.
• Second significant hill town in Meghalaya after Shillong.
• 1,400 meters altitude Tura peak offer fine view of the hills.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Guwahati Airport (GAU) 200 kms from Tura.
• Rail: Guwahati Railway Station 220 kms from Tura.
• Road: Well connected with NH 40.

ATTRACTIONS OF TURA

• Tura Peak:
  • Beautiful and majestic peak provide the panoramic view of the Tura town.
  • Tura was traditionally known as Dura.
  • A magnificent view of the lower Brahmaputra valley.
  • Tourist can reach to the peak through trekking.

• Nokrek Biosphere:
  • Just 2 kms from Tura Peak.
  • Teeming with wild life, Nokrek hill and very rare species of citrus.
  • First gene sanctuary of the world has been established here.

• Chibragre:
  • 9 kms from Tura, on the way Tura-Guwahati road.
  • The confluence of the Ganol and Rongram rivers, ideal for picnic spot.

• Pelga Falls:
  • Located 7 kms from Tura.
  • Hot spot for anglers and picnickers.
  • Typical traditional Garo Bamboo Bridge constructed over Ganol River.

• Rongbang Dare
  • On the way to Tura-Williamnagar road.

• Sasatgre Village:
  • Located at Tura-Asanangre-Williamnagar highway.
  • The village is surrounded dark green orange bushes.

• Bhaitbari:
  • 8 kms from Phulbari near Assam border.
  • Small sleeping hamlet of Bhaitbari came into national focus when ruins of ancient kingdom.

• Rangapani:
  • 40 kms from Tura near Assam border.
  • Moghul Emperor Mir-Jumla tomb is here and maintained the local Muslim association.

• Nokrek National Park
  • 45 kms from Tura and highest peak in Garo Hills.
  • Different species of wild animals including Elephants and Hoolock Gibbons.
  • Nokrek is the home of Mande Burung (jungle man or ape man).