Thadlaskein Lake

1 dayBest: Oct–MayLakes#lake#sacred#roadside

Sacred roadside lake

Why this weekend?

Lake walkJaintia legendShillong drive

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The sacred lake
- Lake banks
- Picnic lawn
- Hill walk
- Sunset stop
- Return

Geography & terrain

Thadlaskein Lake lies in the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya at about 1,400 m, 60 km from Shillong and 5 km from Nongbah — the sacred lake of the region, its mythic-era roots, the banks and the stalls set on the Jaintia plateau.

History & culture

The lake's story runs with the mythic era — the sacred lake of the mythic-era roots and the 18th-century-era routes of the Jaintia life, with the lake's modern role as the roadside stop of the Shillong circuit and the home of the sacred water and the picnic banks and the 2000s-era stalls; the lake's history of the 2010s-era walks and the festival days, gives Thadlaskein its sacred character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Sacred lakes
Picnic lawns
Hill walks
Stall rows
Sunset stops

Eat & drink

Jadoh (rice with pork)
Dohneihong (minced meat)
Tungrymbai (fermented soya)
Pumaloi (steamed rice cake)

Getting there

Fly: Shillong (SHL) / Guwahati (GAU) nearest major
Train: Guwahati for long-distance rail
Road from Guwahati: 100 km / 3 hr to Shillong
Getting around: Shared taxis and autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹3,000–8,000 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹700–1,100

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–23°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–26°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 14–30°C · Moderate rain
Apr · Hot: 18–32°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 21–33°C · Heavy rain
Jun · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon: 23–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 18–30°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 12–27°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 8–24°C · Light rain

Practical info

Language: Khasi / Garo; English common (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–May
Connectivity: Patchy in villages — offline maps essential
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–May) holds the lake
The evenings hold the calm
Pairs with Jowai for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Thadlaskein Lake?

The sacred lake of the Jaintia hills.

What is there to do?

The banks, the picnics and the walks.

How long is the visit?

A full day.