Umiam Lake, Shillong: Address, Umiam Lake Reviews: 4.5/5
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake
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Hemanth K
9 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 6 June 2022
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Monee
6 contributions
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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I want to know how can I book umiam lake boat house for 1 night. In which counter. Can I get contact number?
Sgrg069
Gangtok, India138 contributions
Hi,
Please find "Barapani Boathouse" in Google.
I am sure you will find all the necessary and required informations.
Cheers
Are the lake Activities open in December? Planning a trip in December.
ritesh@1974
23 contributions
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.
Rohith
Pune, India7 contributions
I want to visit Umaim lake when i travel from Guwahatti airport to Shillong.
Is it safe to keep our luggage in cab / taxi?
misraabhinav
Mumbai, India105 contributions
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.
Zeeshan K
New Delhi, India17 contributions
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
ShoaibJU
Dhaka City, Bangladesh721 contributions
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.
Banpercy L
1 contribution
someone who came here before ...if you have any contact and phone number
vkrathi1963
Dehradun, India16 contributions
Sorry dont have contact number but this place is for boating and boats are available when one reaches there
Banjaara
Mumbai, India6 contributions
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?
rajeshsethi
Tezpur, India52 contributions
Sorry, i cannot help u on this
Moon P
4 contributions
I wanna buy indian silk sari nd handmade chador..
gaurav s
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India16 contributions
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.
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- 4D/3N Glimpse of Meghalaya (From ₹ 24,947.38)
- Shillong tour 2 Nights 3 days (From ₹ 12,991.35)
- Shillong day tour from Guwahati (From ₹ 5,465.81)
- Majestic Umiam Lake Experience (From ₹ 6,819.21)
- Shillong Day Tour from Guwahati with Lunch (From ₹ 7,484.21)
- Hotels near Umiam Lake:
- (0.60 km) Orchid Lake Resort
- (1.66 km) Ri Kynjai
- (8.59 km) Hotel Polo Towers
- (1.56 km) La Nicholas Dei DA Kine Resort
- (9.01 km) Ladybird Hotel
- Restaurants near Umiam Lake:
- (8.96 km) City Hut Family Dhaba
- (9.12 km) Dejavu
- (9.73 km) Cafe Shillong
- (1.95 km) Soilyna Huts Restaurant
- (13.72 km) ML 05 Cafe