UMIAM  LAKE : Located 17 km away from Shillong, Umiam Lake offers awesome beauty of its surroundings. It is also called Barapani because of its vastness. Umiam Lake offers water sport facilities like Sailing, Water Skiing, Water Scooter, Cruise, Speed and Paddle Boating etc. Umiam Lake has a great appeal among water sports enthusiasts. With variety of fishes it also an anglers’ paradise. Nehru Park which is nearby of the Umiam Lake, offers an Aviary and an orchid House, which are enriched by rare species of birds and beautiful collection of various Ferns and Orchids. The rolling hills, fluffy clouds, breath-taking countryside, winding roads and shimmering waters of the lake are the attractions are extremely  impressive  with their divine beauty.