Lum Nehru Park

Lum Nehru Park is a public recreational park located at Umiam (Barapani) in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, about 15 km from Shillong. Situated on a hillock overlooking the Umiam Lake reservoir, it is known for its manicured lawns, flower beds, orchid house and panoramic lake views. Developed by the forest department and named after Jawaharlal Nehru, it serves as a popular stopover and picnic spot for visitors traveling between Guwahati and Shillong.

Visitors can expect a well-maintained hilltop park with landscaped gardens, lawns, seasonal flower beds and an orchid house. The park offers elevated panoramic views of Umiam Lake and surrounding hills. Areas to explore include walking paths, viewpoints, seating areas and a children's play area. The environment is calm and green, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and picnics. Boating facilities are available at the nearby Umiam Lake Water Sports Complex, not inside the park itself.

The park is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. It was developed as a recreational park overlooking the Umiam Lake reservoir, which was created in the early 1960s with the construction of the Umiam Dam for hydroelectric power generation.