Ward's Lake (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.

Ward's Lake
Ward's Lake, Shillong
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Location	Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Coordinates	25.575°N 91.887°E / 25.575; 91.887
Type	Lake
Basin countries	India

Islands	1
Settlements	Shillong

History

Ward's Lake

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

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

"Ward's Lake". East Khasi Hills District. Government of Meghalaya. n.d. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
"Ward's Lake Shillong". Tourism of India. n.d. Retrieved 31 December 2020.

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Hydrography of Northeast India
Rivers	Bhogdoi Siang/Dihang/Brahmaputra Dhansiri Dihing Diphlu Feni Gumti Haora Iril Kaladan Kameng or Jia Bhoreli Karnaphuli Khowai Kolong Kopili Lohit Manas/ Drangme Chhu Manu Mora Dhansiri Muhuri Myntdu Mora Diphlu Sankosh or Puna Tsang Chhu Simsang or Someshwari Surma Surma-Meghna River System Thega River Tirap Ranganadi River Tuni River Tipkai River Krishnai River Dudhnoi River Jhanji River Bharalu River Nona River Borgang River Dikrong River Jiadhal River Champabati River Aie River Jiri River Kulsi River Gabharu River Jatinga River Dikhow River Pagladiya River Baralia River Diju River
Lakes	Kamalasagar Loktak Umiam Lake Ward's Lake
Waterfalls	Bishop Kynrem Langshiang Nohkalikai Nohsngithiang Vantawng
Major Bridges	Bhupen Hazarika Setu Bogibeel Bridge Dibang River Bridge Kolia Bhomora Setu Naranarayan Setu Saraighat Bridge New Saraighat Bridge
Power Projects	Jorethang HEP Kopili HEP Rangit HEP
Fluvial islands	Majuli

Northeast India
States	Arunachal Pradesh Assam Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Sikkim Tripura
Cities	Agartala Aizawl Dispur Dimapur Gangtok Guwahati Imphal Itanagar Kohima Shillong Silchar
Legislative Assemblies	Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Assam Legislative Assembly Manipur Legislative Assembly Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Mizoram Legislative Assembly Nagaland Legislative Assembly Sikkim Legislative Assembly Tripura Legislative Assembly
Protected Areas	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
Mountains	Kangchenjunga Naga Hills Patkai Hills Khasi Hills Lushai Hills Assam Himalaya Garo Hills Jongsong Peak Gimmigela Chuli Kabru Kirat Chuli Mount Pandim Paohanli Peak Pauhunri Siniolchu
Lakes	Khecheopalri Lake Gurudongmar Lake Lake Tsongmo Loktak Lake Chandubi Lake Dipor Bil Son Beel Rudrasagar Lake Bijoy sagar
Monasteries	Pemayangtse Monastery Tawang Monastery Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Rumtek Monastery Enchey Monastery Tashiding Monastery Dubdi Monastery Ralang Monastery
Others	Seven Sister States Tourism in North East India Tourism in Assam Tourism in Mizoram Border disputes

State of Meghalaya
Capital: Shillong
State symbols	Animal: Clouded leopard Bird: Hill myna Flower: Lady's Slipper Orchid Tree: Gamhar
Topics	Economy Education Government of Meghalaya Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Northeast India Seven Sister States
Administration	Government Legislative Assembly Chief Ministers Governors High Court Police Political Party
Divisions	Tura Shillong
Districts	East Garo Hills East Jaintia Hills East Khasi Hills Eastern West Khasi Hills North Garo Hills Ri-Bhoi South Garo Hills South West Garo Hills South West Khasi Hills West Garo Hills West Jaintia Hills West Khasi Hills
Municipalities	Baghmara Jowai Mairang Nongpoh Nongstoin Resubelpara Shillong Sohra/Cherrapunji Tura Williamnagar
Portal: India

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