Good Time
Tura in February
Meghalaya, India
February Tura stays pleasant and empty. The Garo Hills are the least-visited corner of Meghalaya and February keeps it that way.
The February story
Siju Cave â one of the longest in the subcontinent â is best explored now when water levels are low. Bring a headlamp and nerve.
Why February scores 4/5
Weather
February Tura stays pleasant and empty. The Garo Hills are the least-visited corner of Meghalaya and February keeps it that way.
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
- âcave explorers
- âtrekkers
- âoff-beat travelers
- âcultural enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- âcomfort seekers
- âthose needing constant connectivity
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. |
| Februaryviewing | 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 |
| August | 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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