Sukhna Lake
A man-made lake created in 1958, and the centrepiece of Le Corbusier's original city design.
A lake the city was designed around.
Sukhna Lake was created in 1958 by damming a seasonal stream at the foot of the Shivalik hills, and it's been central to Chandigarh's identity ever since — the promenade along its edge is where much of the city goes for a morning walk, an evening boat ride, or just to sit and watch the Shivaliks in the distance.
It sits right next to the Rock Garden, and the two make a natural pairing for a few hours in the city.
Best time & getting here.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; early morning or evening for the best light and the coolest air.
Getting Here
Sector 1, adjoining the Rock Garden.
Activities
Boating, lakeside walks, and people-watching along the promenade.
Good To Know
Best combined with the Rock Garden as a single half-day stop — the two sit right next to each other.