Umiam Lake
Umiam
A large mountain reservoir north of Shillong, where islands and bays are framed by pine forest. Kayaking and sunset viewing are popular
Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is a reservoir built in the 1960s. It sits beside the road between Guwahati and Shillong, about 15 km north of Shillong. The open lake has bays and small islands, all surrounded by pine forest. A water sports centre on the shore offers kayaks and speedboats, and the viewpoints are good for watching the sunset. It is a convenient stop when travelling between Guwahati and Shillong.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures
- Police Bazaar
- Ward's Lake
- Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
- Lady Hydari Park
- Shillong Peak
- Elephant Falls
- Laitlum Canyons