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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeNominal entry
Best time to visitSeptember to May
From city centreTown centre
LocationShillong, Meghalaya
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About Ward's Lake
Ward's Lake, a horseshoe-shaped artificial lake in central Shillong, is set in a landscaped garden with a wooden bridge, flowerbeds and pedal-boating. A relaxed spot for a stroll amid the city, it dates from the colonial era and remains a favourite local gathering place.
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How to Reach Ward's Lake
In central Shillong; walkable from the main area.
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