Ward's Lake

Shillong India
4.5/5
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NearBy Airport
Shillong
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Best Season
Oct - Sep
  • Visiting Time : 08 AM - 7 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 1 Hrs
  • Best for : Nature & Environments
  • Distance from City Centre : 3 km
  • Local Transport Mode : Taxi,Walking
  • Adult :INR 10, Child :INR 5
  • Student :INR 5
A pretty scenic man-made lake, Ward's Lake is also known as Wards Lake or Ward Lake Shillong. It is a pretty scenic spot in the heart of Shillong, Meghalaya. This serene destination is a favourite of more than just a few tourists and ably resonates with the hearts of the local inhabitants and the tourists. Known for soothing and greenish surroundings along with breathtaking views, Ward's Lake is an abode to turn a page of serene life from the hectic city schedule. Nature lovers and peace-seekers mustn't miss a visit here. Its popularity has also been enhanced because it is near the beautiful Cherry Blossom Festival, which casts magic on the landscape every year.

With beautiful botanical gardens, vibrant flowers, and well-kept walking paths, Wards Lake is the perfect place for a stroll. Blooming flowers with a horseshoe-shaped lake around the hills make for great vistas. People can enjoy their walk in silence or sit on one of those benches by the water while savouring the serenity.

There is a sweet little wooden bridge in the middle of the lake. It adds a touch of old-world charm to the entire setting and offers excellent views of the lake from all sides, which can be enjoyed photographically at its best when crossing it. Clean, quiet waters reflect trees nearby and the sky, really like a mirror, though impressive.

Boating is another activity carried out at Ward's Lake, whereby one can clearly study the lake from a different perspective. One gets to enjoy serenity while crossing the waters to indulge in the sceneries while there are offers of rides for pedal boats and rowboats. This experience is enjoyable for families, couples, and friends as it complements perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere of the lake.

No doubt, one of the biggest attractions at Wards Lake Shillong is its spectacular change during the Cherry Blossom Festival. By every October and November, the cherry blossom trees around the lake burst into full blooms and shroud the entire area with lovely pink and white flowers. Wards Lake Shillong Cherry Blossom is a destination for far-and-wide tourists to see this enchanting spectacle. Entirely, the scene becomes much more beautiful and dreamy with qualities as if it has come out of a fairy tale because cherry blossoms start blossoming against the lake in the background.

The Wards Lake Cherry Blossom at Shillong also includes cultural shows, folk music, and food stalls sampling dishes from this region. Viewing such blossoming cherries reflected in the lake waters makes it a uniquely special experience within this place at this time.

Now, this lake forms a significant part of Shillong tourism and is featured in most Meghalaya packages. If you are here to spend a short vacation in Shillong or if you are planning to spend some more time in Meghalaya then you must head over to this peaceful lake as it acts as a refuge for not only the beautiful natural surroundings but also relax amidst the serene environment.

Different tour packages of Meghalaya ensure that Ward's Lake is part of their package because it is translated with the other more significant tourist attraction sites within it such as Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, and Lady Hydari Park. Other attractions in this place depend on why one visits the region's breathtaking landscape, vibrant culture, and cool climate up-to-date to what makes Shillong a charm to visit as a destination.

Ideal times for visiting Ward's Lake are springtime and autumn. Spring is again full of colours in the air. Autumn is the best when one can enjoy the festival of Cherry Blossom Wards Lake Shillong. The seasonal weather is pretty perfect and nice for any outdoor activity, making your visit to this scenic spot worthwhile.

Conclusion regarding Ward's Lake Shillong is a wonderful amalgamation of natural attractiveness, cultural importance, and recreational values. The beauty is further enhanced during cherry blossom time, making it one of the best places to visit in Shillong for a peaceful and easy-going holiday. If you're out for a frolicking, laid-back holiday, then do visit Ward's Lake, and it should find a spot in your Meghalaya tour packages. Whether it's the beautiful flowers or boat ride or just taking a leisurely walk around, there's an experience that one can live for at the heart of Shillong in Ward's Lake.
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