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Tura is a large town that is situated in the state of Meghalaya in the West Garo Hills district. The town is situated in a scenic location and the peak of Tura overlooks the town. The town is present in a valley and it is surrounded by hills. The region is still relatively untouched and exploration in this region has been minimal. The town is situated close to the border of Bangladesh, which is at a distance of 50 kilometers from the place. The main inhabitants of the town are the Garo tribe. The town is a gateway to some places such as Nokrek, Balpakram and Siju Caves. The Nokrek National Park is located at a distance of 12 kilometers from the town of Tura and it has a wide variety of fauna and flora. This is an interesting day trip and one can see animals such as pangolin, wild buffalo, serow, pheasant, leopard, golden cat and languor. Tigers are also said to be present in the park. One can also visit the Rongbang Dar Waterfall. The Siju caves are located near a lake called Naoak and it is filled with water. The caves are a natural wonder and worth the visit.

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Category : Hill Station,Water Fall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 794001

STD Code: 3651

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Tura is a city and a municipality in West Garo Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. One of the largest towns in Meghalaya, Tura is a valley located at the foothills of the Tura Hills and right below the Tura Peak. The climate in Tura is moderate throughout the year and has a large number of interesting and unexplored areas. The native god Durama was believed to reside in the hills.Tura is a hilly town and a municipality in West Garo Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. One of the largest towns in Meghalaya, Tura is a valley located at the foothills of the Tura Hills and right below the Tura Peak. The climate in Tura is moderate throughout the year and has a large number of interesting and unexplored areas. The native god Durama was believed to reside in the hills.

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By Air : If you are looking to travel by air, the most feasible option is the Guwahati Airport that is situated at a distance of around 221 kilometers from the town of Tura. Guwahati has a well connected airport and it receives international flights as well. There are frequent flights from cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Chennai, Jaipur, Itanagar, Bangalore, Agartala, Kolkata and Shillong. Flights are available from foreign cities such as Bangkok as well. Taxis are available at the airport and this is the only option to reach the place from the airport. They charge around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : Tura does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Guwahati, at a distance of 170 kms from Tura.

By Bus : Overnight buses are available from the city of Guwahati and these are a good way to reach the town. Tickets are affordable as well.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Sundare ; National Highway 51, Tura, Meghalaya 794001 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Rikman ; National Highway 51, Tura, Meghalaya 794001 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Paramounts Complex & Hotels ; Bazaar – Hawakhana Rd, Tura, Meghalaya 794101 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• M.L.Restaurant ;  Tura-Hawakhana-SingimariI Rd, Tura, Meghalaya 794001 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Brookview Restaurant ;  Third Floor Upper Chandmari Rd, Tura, Meghalaya ; M –  098 62 133306 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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