Ward's Lake (Shillong)
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Location | Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
Coordinates | 25°34′30″N 91°53′13″E / 25.575°N 91.887°E |
Type | Lake |
Basin countries | India |
Islands | 1 |
Settlements | Shillong |
Ward's Lake, locally known as Pollock Lake or Nan Polok, is an artificial lake in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. Located in the centre of the city, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Shillong.
History
[edit]The lake was planned by the then chief commissioner of Assam, Sir William Ward. It was designed by Fitzwilliam Thomas Pollok and built by Colonel Hopkins in 1894.[1] It is also said that the area around the lake was developed by a Khasi prisoner who did so to mitigate the monotony of his daily routine.[2]
The lake
[edit]The horse-shoe-shaped lake lies closer to the Raj Bhavan, the Governor's official residence. The lake is surrounded by a botanical garden with cobble-stone footpaths and a fountain.[1] The botanical garden has several orchids besides other floral species.[2] One of the most prominent features of the lake is a wooden bridge in the middle of the lake.[1] The lake has boating facility and a cafeteria.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Ward's Lake". East Khasi Hills District. Government of Meghalaya. n.d. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Ward's Lake Shillong". Tourism of India. n.d. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
External links
[edit]- Kaziranga National Park
- Namdapha National Park
- Orang National Park
- Manas National Park
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
- Nameri National Park
- Balphakram National Park
- Nokrek National Park
- Mouling National Park
- Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Sirohi National Park
- Murlen National Park
- Ntangki National Park
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gorumara National Park
- Singalila National Park
- Neora Valley National Park
- Jaldapara National Park