This manmade 3-square-kilometre rain fed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe.
Sukna Lake was the result of the hard efforts made by Senior architecht Mr.O.P.Verma in order to get the approval from Chandigarh Government.
The Lake is fringed by a golf course to the south, and the famous Rock Garden to its west.
To preserve the magic of Sukna Lake Chandigarh goverment has prohibited vehicular traffic and motorboats and the top of the dam (promenade).
Sukhna lake is the Favroite place for the lovers as it attracts migratory birds from places like Siberia and elsewhere.
Developed as the best place for Family's dayout Sukhna Lake is Chandigarh's Famous Picnick spot.
People can be easily seen following there exercise regime and daily walk around The Sukhna Lake,Chandigarh at morning and Evening time.
Night in Sukhna Lake gives a beautiful scean of the tiny lights of the small areas like Kasuli,Parvanu etc from the mounatins near Chandigarh. Sukhna Lae also captures the mirror effects in the water presenting a bewitching sight.
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