Pelga Falls

Near Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya

A waterfall brings no less joy and excitement to the mind. There in lies the real beauty and bounty of the nature. Meghalaya, the land of waterfalls beckons no less tourists in season and out of season who make it an occasion to see and feel the real beauty in the lap of the nature. But have you ever heard visited the Pelga Falls? The tiny spot of interest for the tourists is situated 7 kms away from Tura town where the authorities have made it an ideal spot to promote tourism. Without the foot path the tourists would have failed to reach the roaring water fall in the in tiny place of Garo hills. Pelga fall is not alone to strike the attention of the tourists. At a stone’s throw distance is a traditional bamboo bridge of the Garo people over the river Ganol which keeps throbbing with tourists footfalls.

Destination at a Glance
How to reach

Nearest airport is the Guwahati Airport. Helicopters are available from Guwahati to Tura. Nearest railway station is Guwahati railway station. By road Guwahati to Tura is 219kms, via Shillong it is 323 kms. By road Shillong to Tura is 167kms via NH – 17/37 and NH – 51. Tura to Pelga Falls is 7kms.

Best time to visit
November to March.
Highlights
Nearest city

Tura