Sukhna Lake — Attraction in Chandigarh

I have been visiting this place and it remains an incredible destination to relax and reconnect with nature. Sukhna Lake, a serene reservoir at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas, is an integral part of Chandigarh’s planned cityscape. Even today, it stands as one of India’s most famous artificial lakes and planned city, offering a tranquil experience with still waters.

Nestled at the forefront of Sector 1, the lake is surrounded by lush forests and sits adjacent to the governor’s residences of both states. The morning sunshine here is truly mesmerizing, creating a magical aura for early risers. Joggers, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts find their perfect spot along the lake’s edge to embrace the refreshing start of the day.

I have been visiting this place and it remains an incredible destination to relax and reconnect with nature. Sukhna Lake, a serene reservoir at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas, is an integral part of Chandigarh’s planned cityscape. Even today, it stands as one of India’s most famous artificial lakes and planned city, offering a tranquil experience with still waters.

Nestled at the forefront of Sector 1, the lake is surrounded by lush forests and sits adjacent to the governor’s residences of both states. The morning sunshine here is truly mesmerizing, creating a magical aura for early risers. Joggers, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts find their perfect spot along the lake’s edge to embrace the refreshing start of the day.

I have been visiting this place and it remains an incredible destination to relax and reconnect with nature. Sukhna Lake, a serene reservoir at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills in the Himalayas, is an integral part of Chandigarh’s planned cityscape. Even today, it stands as one of India’s most famous artificial lakes and planned city, offering a tranquil experience with still waters.

Nestled at the forefront of Sector 1, the lake is surrounded by lush forests and sits adjacent to the governor’s residences of both states. The morning sunshine here is truly mesmerizing, creating a magical aura for early risers. Joggers, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts find their perfect spot along the lake’s edge to embrace the refreshing...

Many people who come here ask "How Sukhna lake was formed"? It was created in the year 1958 by damming Sukhna lake choe, a seasonal stream that flows straight from Shivalik Hills. Sukhna Reservoir was designed in 1974. Le Corbusier, the architecture of Chandigarh and Chief Engineer P.L. Verma, gifted this beautiful lake to the city dwellers and are the core two persons who made the lake. The depth of Sukhna Lake is 16 feet or 4.9 m and is sprawled over an area of 3 sq.km. Located in Sector 1 of Chandigarh, Le Corbusier had a great vision concerning this lake, and thousands of tourists still throng it. Collectively Chandigarh Administration is continuing his legacy as till now no motorboats or other motor vehicles are allowed in the lake premises as requested by Le during its construction. Golf Course fences lake on South and Rock Garden Chandigarh on Westside. Le predicted that more and more people would come to Chandigarh Sukhna Lake for keeping their body and spirit in an ideal balance and you can see the crowd here throughout the year. According to his words, now every day even before the dusk you can see people of all ages here walking, jogging, running, sprinting, etc. at walking track. With the longest channel for rowing and boating in Asia, water activities are the first thing you should try before proceeding further to another exciting one. Sukhna lake Boating Timings are 9:30 am to 6:00 pm for summers, and for winter it is 9:30 to 5:30 pm. There are two types of boats available; one is 2-seater and another 4-seater. Recently CITCO introduced a mini cruise at Sukhna lake on which 25 people can ride at once. The charges per head are Rs 300 for 30 mins and best suitable for celebrating a birthday and mini parties. Though the Dal Lake in Kashmir is famous for the Shikhara ride you can enjoy it at Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh too. Compared to the paddle boat the ticket price of the Kashmiri shikhara boat is high that is Rs 400 for 2 persons but if you love to ride on it then why bother...

Sukhna Lake, the most popular tourist attraction of Chandigarh.

Stretching across 3 km, this man-made lake was created in the year 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe stream flowing from the Shivalik hills. The lake is enclosed by a golf course on the south and the famous Rose Garden on its western end. The Sukhna Lake is also the habitat of a number of fishes and migratory birds like cranes and Siberian ducks. It has also been declared as a reserved national wetland by the Government of India. The promenade on the shores of the lake is often crowded by a stream of joggers and walkers who come there to relish the fresh morning air. The scenic beauty of the lake serves as a true delight for the photographers and artists who love to capture the mesmerizing view.

Water-sporting activities like boating, yachting and water-skiing are carried out with absolute zeal and enthusiasm here. The Sukhna lake has the longest channel for rowing and yachting in Asia. The lake also witnesses a number of festivals that are rejoiced by the tourists as well as the denizens. Sukhna also has a membership-based club that offers myriad facilities to its members. This place is the most sought after picnic spot in Chandigarh. Just a small walk at the shores of the lake relaxes the mind and provides immense peace. The picturesque waterfront adorned with the melodious chirp of birds and a serene atmosphere captivates you so much so that you forget the world and rejoice every moment...