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.
SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:
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WILD LIFE |
Nokrek National Park |
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OTHERS |
Tura Peak, Nokrek Biosphere,Nokrek Biosphere,Pelga Falls, Rongbang Dare,Sasatgre Village, Bhaitbari, Rangapani |
For more information visit https://www.meghalayatourism.in/destinations/tura/
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.
Nokrek Biosphere:
- 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).
