Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake
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- AmulAwasthyPune, India4,081 contributionsSereneThis pretty lake is situated on the Outskirts of Shilong. If you are coming via Guwahati than you can cover it before entering Shilong. Boating is available here and a Souvenir shop and restaurant is also there. We visited this place early morning and there was no crowd at all. Overall a very good visit to this quaint and Serene lakeVisited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 19, 2024
- Varun AMumbai, India7 contributionsMesmerising lake and exceptional landscapeMagnificent lake. Definitely recommend visiting this place for the serenity and picturesque views. The boat ride is a good experience, though very very short. This comes on the way from Guwahati to Shillong or vice versa. Do cover it during this transit and don’t need to take out a separate day for this.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 28, 2024
- Rahul AMumbai, India68 contributionsBeautiful, pristine lake. Not to be missedLarge beautiful Lake. Serene, Peaceful and Clean. The boat ride is only for 5 mins though. Enjoyed a lot. This lake can easily be covered either while entering Shillong or leaving for GuwahatiVisited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 29, 2024
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Kavina
Kolkata (Calcutta), India198 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
It was a wonderful experience and my second time here at the Lake. The only issue was that the boat rides are only for 5 minutes and highly overpriced. Also the system of assigning boats to people seemed needs to be upgraded, as it was being handled by just a few people in a haphazard manner. Waiting time to get a boat is usually 1-1.5 hours. So keep time in hand.
Written January 7, 2022
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Anjali T
Guwahati, India77 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Umiam lake always feels good and looks good with its vastness and wonderful sunsets ( on most days). Some activities are always on offer like speed boat rides and some can be organised like kayaking etc.
You do have 3-4 good ( expensive) accommodation around it.
But nothing much for budget travellers.
For me kayaking and carrying a picnic basket or packed lunch worked in the past but calm water kayaking can become dull after a while. It’s good for the newly initiated.
You do have 3-4 good ( expensive) accommodation around it.
But nothing much for budget travellers.
For me kayaking and carrying a picnic basket or packed lunch worked in the past but calm water kayaking can become dull after a while. It’s good for the newly initiated.
Written July 4, 2022
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Pooja Tuteja
New Delhi, India38 contributions
Jun 2022
Umaim Lake was the first treat to the eyes, enroute to Shillong from Guwahati airport. We stopped here during the evening and walked up to the lake from the parking area.
It offered us an amazing sun set view and a relaxed evening. You can sit by the lake and either enjoy a boat ride or experience the serenity as it was quite peaceful with very less crowd.
Initially it seemed to be a small man made lake but when we started our journey back in the car, it continued along the road and was pretty extensive. I wanted to come back and enjoy the expanse of this lake, which we did while coming back to Guwahati airport. You can spend one full day here and enjoy with family.
It offered us an amazing sun set view and a relaxed evening. You can sit by the lake and either enjoy a boat ride or experience the serenity as it was quite peaceful with very less crowd.
Initially it seemed to be a small man made lake but when we started our journey back in the car, it continued along the road and was pretty extensive. I wanted to come back and enjoy the expanse of this lake, which we did while coming back to Guwahati airport. You can spend one full day here and enjoy with family.
Written November 12, 2022
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Mallika
Bengaluru, India144 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
After being in Meghalaya for couple of weeks, we found nothing special in the lake. It is vast undoubtedly but beyond that there was nothing unique, the scenery is on par with anything else in Meghalaya . It has the usual water activities. Would suggest visiting on the way to Gauhati and not dedicate or plan for this spot.
Tip: If you do not have much time and need just a few pics, there is another path from the road that takes you directly to the lake shore through a few steps. No need to pay for entrance or parking from here.
Tip: If you do not have much time and need just a few pics, there is another path from the road that takes you directly to the lake shore through a few steps. No need to pay for entrance or parking from here.
Written June 26, 2024
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AnkuDTraveller
Bengaluru, India27 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
As it was on the way to Shillong, we did boating there. The boating is very costly, we enjoyed though. After 5 days while returning from Shillong we visited lake view point and the lake view was quite mesmerizing. A good way to end the trip.
Written December 23, 2021
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K V Sebastian
Jamshedpur, India23 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
It is a very good and vast lake on the way from Shillong airport to Shillong city. Not that great but unique. The systems are a bit developing stage. Tourists are visiting. There is a good resort nearby. Still there are teething issues. There is a long walking track along the sides of lake with tree houses in between. You get good breeze on these tree houses.
Written July 30, 2023
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San017
Glasgow, UK6 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Mesmerising view of nature may be seen here at Umiam lake. Experience of 5 minutes motor boat trip is amazing. We can See the Magic of nature here. Don't See it from upper road local persons call it borapani so come here and don't miss the motor boat ride.
Written April 27, 2022
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Hemanth K
12 contributions
May 2022 • Family
It's a huge and beautiful lake. Can visit on the way from Guwahati to Shillong if time permits as it closes by 5 pm. We could not do it on the way so had to come back from Shillong next day and took almost an hour due to traffic. Only one type of boating was available which can accommodate 10. They expect you to gather 10 people and buy the ticket which is bad, instead they could have given individual tickets and start the ride after 10 people are available. But boating was a good experience.
Written June 6, 2022
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nitash
87 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
A lovely stop on your way from Shillong ( Meghalaya) to Guwahati ( Assam). It's a peaceful lake and though there were many visitors it didn't effect thr experience. There were some preparations for a wedding reception and the queue for the water rides was long so we skipped it.
Written November 13, 2022
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Discover with Anisha
Pune, India42 contributions
Oct 2019
While traveling from Guwahati to Shillong, we came across Umiam Lake. This is a man-made lake also called as Barapani (big water) due to its huge size and it resembles with lakes of Scotland. I could spend eternity listening to the sound of water and watching those boats has always been my childhood dream. it is a pristine lake and you must make a stop here. if you have time, you can also plan on staying on the riverside resorts - orchid lake resort is among the best of them.
Written March 9, 2020
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Nomad43204035520
Guwahati, India
I and my friend want to go for a picnic to umiam lake can we take sound box with us and play there
Written December 3, 2024
I want to know how can I book umiam lake boat house for 1 night. In which counter. Can I get contact number?
Written November 19, 2020
Hi,
Please find "Barapani Boathouse" in Google.
I am sure you will find all the necessary and required informations.
Cheers
Written November 19, 2020
Are the lake Activities open in December? Planning a trip in December.
Written July 9, 2019
Off course open but you will find very cold weather in December. Remember that the lake entrance is open only after 10 am.please confirm the winter timings.
Written July 15, 2019
I want to visit Umaim lake when i travel from Guwahatti airport to Shillong.
Is it safe to keep our luggage in cab / taxi?
Written August 5, 2018
Meghalaya in general is pretty safe. But like Vaishak said it all depends on the driver. Follow the usual safety norms like leaving the luggage in the boot. Keep the valuable with yourself and you shoudl be fine.
Written August 7, 2018
Hi,
Unfortunately, the number doesn't work at all. I have been trying calling since past few days and it says invalid number. Even unable to send a SMS. Online booking is only available on Airbnb and it is adding several undesirable charges to the rent making it almost double. If any other mode of contact is available please share.
Thanks
Written August 2, 2018
I am not sure about your question. What you can do to visit the lake, you go there, pay entry fee, be there for an hour or two and came back to Shillong city.
Yes there is a hotel besides, you may book there.
I hope you can enjoy the lake.
Written August 3, 2018
someone who came here before ...if you have any contact and phone number
Written April 20, 2018
Sorry dont have contact number but this place is for boating and boats are available when one reaches there
Written April 21, 2018
We are visiting Shillong on 3rd July 2018 and wanted to book this boathouse for one night... Can someone please share the contact details to book it?
Written March 16, 2018
Buy traditional items from Govt shop-Meghalaya Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Jail Road, Police Bazar
It will offer you good quality at reasonable price.
Written August 17, 2017
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