Meghalaya’s Tasek Lake emerges as a favourite among tourists

Known for its natural beauty, Tasek Lake in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills was naturally formed during the massive earthquake which hit the northeast region in 1897. The lake has now turned into a popular recreational spot for visitors. Situated about 110-km from Tura in West Garo Hills, the naturally formed lake is about 1,500 meters long and about 300 meters wide. Over the years, different state government departments including Songsak block, Meghalaya Tourism, fishery, integrated basin development and livelihood promotion programme has created infrastructure to boost tourism in the area and have also constructed eco-lodge, waiting shed and approach road for the convenience of visitors. At the lake, the visitors can enjoy a boat ride at the cost of rupees 50 per half-an-hour as they soak in the beauty of the lush trees, listen to the birds chirping and experience nature unadulterated.