Pull over at
Umiam Lake
The reservoir that welcomes you to Meghalaya.
- Position
- Guwahati-Shillong highway
- Activities
- Boating, viewpoints
Umiam (Barapani) is the big reservoir every traveller crosses on the way up to Shillong: viewpoints along the road, boating and kayaking from the resort side, and mist that turns the whole basin cinematic early in the morning.
Quick answers
Umiam Lake at a glance
Is Umiam worth a stop?
Yes, on the drive up: an hour of viewpoints and coffee sets the tone for the plateau.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Morning mist
Arrive early and the basin is all cloud and mirror.
Facts checked against the official Meghalaya tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26