Sukhna Lake

Chandigarh

Sukhna Lake is situated in Chandigarh, India, is a small reservoir at the foothills of the Himalayas, the Shivalik slopes. This 3 km² rainfed lake was made in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a regular stream descending from the Shivalik Hills.The lake was made by Le Corbusier and the Chief Engineer P L Verma. To safeguard its quietness Corbusier demanded that the highest point of the dam (promenade) to be disallowed for vehicular traffic. Sukhna is a conjoined piece of the city of Chandigarh. Le Corbusier had predicted that the city's inhabitants would be drawn it for the 'care of the body and spirit'. The city organizers were profoundly joined to the lake. To such an extent that Pierre Jeanneret's fiery debris were inundated in the lake in 1970, according to his wishes by his niece. The lake is confronting major issues like weed abundance, catchment sufficiency and silting that are essentially contracting its size and depth of the lake.

Places to stay near Sukhna Lake

treebo star guest house

37-p, Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex, MDC Sector 4, Panchkula,

oyo 9038 hotel comfort

Shiv Mandir Road, Near Engineering college,Nayagaon,Chandigarh

Reviews of Sukhna Lake •

Amrita

250 Followers
77 Trips

View Trip

Boating at the Sukhna LakeThe next in line should be the Sukhna Lake. This is a beautiful artificial lake located on the foothills of Shivalik Range. It is a rain fed lake and is created by pulling out the water of the stream there. This beautiful and serene lake is one of the most visited places in Chandigarh. The pristine blue waters of the lake and its peaceful surroundings are perfect for those looking for solitude. The lake also has a few water activities like boating, solar cruise and trampoline jumping. During the winter months, the lake also becomes the home for several migratory birds.

Ayush Magotra

1 Followers
5 Trips

View Trip

There is nothing beautiful than sunrise

Aparajita

337 Followers
24 Trips

View Trip

By the time we came out, it was already 6PM and we were quite tired. We decided to give rose garden a miss. But we ended up going to Sukhna Lake, the most calm and serene place in Chandigarh. There are vendors selling food and boating and some amusement for children. But looking at the vast expanse of water really calms you down. Plus, the ducks are really cute:) I found the boating rates a bit expensive, so didn't go for it. Btw, Sukhna lake is just about 1 km from rock garden so if you are up for it, you can even walk!

Aarush Tandon

157 Followers
76 Trips

View Trip

You take a stroll from Rock Garden and you are there. It's a reservoir on the foothills of Himalayas, the Shivalik Hills.Water sports such as rowing, boating, sculling, sailing, kayaking and water skiing are activities you can engage throughout the year.

Kaveri Harit

23 Followers
7 Trips

View Trip

Sukhna lake is perfect place to spend time walking around soaking yourself in this new air. It's a huge lake and it has a market nearby, you can divide your time accordingly. Have dinner and then head back to your hotel to have a good sleep.