INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Umiam Lake is a reservoir located in the hills 15 km to the North of Shillong in the state of Meghalaya, India) The lake serves as a major tourist attraction for the state of Meghalaya) It is also a popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Umiam Lake is also known as Barapani or Big Water and is a scenic place tucked away amidst the hills of Meghalaya, around 15 Km from Shillong. The origin of Umiam Lake in 1965 due to the Umiam Umtru Hydro Electric Power Project roughly coincides with the birth of the State of Meghalaya in 1972.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ward’s Lake is amongst the popular tourist attractions of Shillong which is a must-visit. It is also known as Pollock’s Lake (Nan Polok) because of a popular engineer during the per-independence era. It is said to be around a 100 years old.

Detailed explanation-4: -Umiam Lake | Ri Bhoi District | India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Due to its picturesque, panoramic setting, surrounded by the lush and lofty East Khasi Hills, Umiam Lake is often compared with the beautiful and mesmerizing Lakes of Scotland. The lake also features a beautiful garden named Lum Nehru Park, near its shores that add to its charms.