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Umiam Lake

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Umiam Lake
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Hemanth K
9 contributions
Beautiful and must visit lake
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 6 June 2022
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Monee
6 contributions
Breathtaking scenery
May 2022
The lake is huge and has multiple angles and views to take pictures or just to enjoy its beauty. The scenery surrounding this lake is also picturesque.
Written 29 May 2022
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Snehal D
Ahmedabad District, India5 contributions
Serene
May 2022
This lake is situated on the way from Guhawati to Shillong. The approach road entails entry fee and parking fees. But very serene feeling
Written 21 May 2022
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Vaishali Limaye
Pune, India149 contributions
A good stroll on the lawns
Apr 2022
Its a beautiful lake seen both from close and from the bridge on the way in & out of Shillong. We reached very early morning hence cud not take the boat ride. The lawns are good to stroll around. Do visit if you have time
Written 2 May 2022
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Satish P
Thane, India1,105 contributions
extremely scenic
Apr 2022 • Couples
on our way to Shillong, we visited this Lake and it turned out to be an excellent outing near Shillong.

very large sized Lake with crystal clean water. We experienced boating their. Just 10 minute boating but quite enjoyable. it's also a good spot for photography. cool breeze is quite refreshing.
Written 30 April 2022
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preeti
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India6 contributions
Average
Apr 2022 • Friends
Very average lake
We went in the afternoon
It was just ok
Over hyped
There always nothing to do
Canteen was not operational and dirty
Written 29 April 2022
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San017
6 contributions
Mesmirising view of nature.
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 27 April 2022
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Manju S
Mumbai, India17 contributions
Stunning sight
Jul 2021
Beautiful views of this Lake are available from the Orchid Hotel. A very large body of water, with very picturesque views from various vantage points
Written 14 April 2022
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Capt Wendyll Pereira
12399805203 contributions
A nice large serene waterbody
Apr 2022
This is a nice large serene waterbody that offers watersports and boating. Should have more viewpoints and other tourist attractions.
Written 12 April 2022
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baibhav anand
3 contributions
Very scenic and serene
Mar 2022
You would love the serenity and calmness here. must visit for all. One of the highlights of Shillong.
Written 11 April 2022
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