Tura and Tura Peak - The Ecological destination of Meghalaya

Travel & Tourist Destinations in Meghalaya

Tura and tura peak ecological destination in Meghalaya is like the other ecological destination in the state as far as the beauty and majestic hill stands is concerned. There are the views of the hills against a backdrop of lowlying plains and sweeping curve of the mighty Brahmaputra. The prime attraction at the Tura town is situated at the foot of Tura peak. Tura the headquarter of West Garo Hills, which was also the headquarters of composite Garo Hills before two more districts of East and South Garo Hills were created, is 323 kms from Shillong via Guwahati named after a powerful goddess Durama-Imbama.

Some of the important hills found the Tura range has been declared a reserve forest with an observatory, a Cinchona plantation and a tourist bungalow located at its vicinity. They can be sighted from the magnificent view of the lower Brahmaputra valley as well as the golden yellow plains of Bangladesh can be seen all year round from the peak. The foot-track and  path developed during the British Raj is still in existence and can be used by tourists and adventurers alike to reach Tura peak with ease and comfort. The beautiful and majestic hill stands on the eastern side of Tura at a height of 872 m above sea level overlooking the town of Tura.Tura was traditionally known as Dura, but due to mispronunciation by the British gave it the present name of Tura.