3. Sukhna Lake: Sector-1, Chandigarh

Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range & was created in the year 1958 by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream, Chandigarhs Sukhna Lake is spread over a large area. A 2-km-long promenade along the lakeshore is a popular place to be visited in Chandigarh by the tourists and localities alike. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. It was created in the year 1958. It was done by damming the Sukhna Choe, which is a seasonal stream flowing down from the Shivalik hills. Sukhana Lake of Chandigarh has become an integral part of the city. It is an idyllic place for quiet communion with nature and for offering water sports activities like boating, yachting, water skiing, etc. People of Chandigarh love Sukhna. To preserve its tranquility Corbusier insisted that it be forbidden to motorboats and the top of the dam (promenade) prohibited to vehicular traffic. This beautiful gift to the city has extended its attraction beyond its boundaries and Sukhna is an inseparable part of the city. The evenings see Sukhna again coming alive with tourists, and families thronging the promenade. Photographers and painters can capture the scenic beauty of the setting sun, or the heavily clouded monsoon sky, or the early morning mist in winter set amidst the tranquility of the lake. For children there are a number of joy rides and a mini train. As night descends, the lights from the hill resort of Kasauli reflect in the lake presenting a bewitching sight.