Shillong
A beautifully maintained colonial-era lake right in the heart of Shillong, Ward's Lake is the city's green lung and its most loved leisure spot. Row a pedal boat across the calm water, feed the fish that swarm near the banks, or simply walk the circular path through manicured gardens while the surrounding pine trees filter the cool highland air. It is calm, photogenic, and completely unhurried.
The morning light between 7 and 9 AM makes for gorgeous photos of the lake surface. The garden café nearby serves decent tea and local snacks.