Caution
Tura in August
Meghalaya, India
August Tura is July without the novelty. The rain continues, the roads stay unpredictable, and the hills remain impossibly green.
The August story
The Garo food scene â rice beer, bamboo-shoot dishes, dried fish â is reason enough for a rainy afternoon in town. The market is authentic.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon continues
Roads & Access
note: From Guwahati â 220km, 5-6 hrs via NH 217. Also accessible from Shillong 310km.. from nearest city: Guwahati 220km, 5-6 hrs
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Tura Civil Hospital is adequate. Guwahati 220km for specialist care.. rescue: District administration. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: Tura Civil Hospital
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. All major networks work in Tura town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) â Nokrek easy trails, Town is accessible
Elevation
349m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âFirst-time travelers
- âSenior citizens
- âfood travelers
- âcultural enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- âactivity seekers
- âfamilies
- âtrekkers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January Tura is the Garo Hills at their most approachable â 25-degree days, clear skies, and Nokrek Biosphere Reserve to yourself. |
| February | 4/5 | February Tura stays pleasant and empty. The Garo Hills are the least-visited corner of Meghalaya and February keeps it that way. |
| March | 4/5 | March Tura warms up but the Garo Hills compensate with waterfalls waking from dry season sleep. |
| April | 3/5 | April Tura is sticky. At 349m with no altitude relief, the heat and humidity make everything slower â including your enthusiasm for uphill walks. |
| May | 3/5 | May Tura is the Garo Hills sweating through their last dry weeks. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 2/5 | Late monsoon |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon clarity |
| November | 5/5 | Peak â Wangala festival |
| December | 4/5 | December Tura exhales after Wangala. The town is quiet, the weather is perfect, and the Garo Hills are yours without the drums. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Guwahati 220km, 5-6 hrs
Elevation
349m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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