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Ward's Lake

A calm lake and arched bridge offer a quiet pause in the middle of Shillong.

Photo: ANKAN · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Ward's Lake

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We’re still writing about Ward's Lake: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Post-monsoon to spring
Time of day
Morning or late afternoon
Crowds
High

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
45–90 min

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Entry fee may apply
Parking
Paid/designated parking in city area varies
Permits
No special permit normally expected

On the ground

Local food
Tea, local snacks, pukhlein
Access
Confirm current access, hours, fees, and local conditions before publication.

Stay safe

Keep to paths; supervise children near water

Where it is

East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

25.57° N 91.89° E

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