Sukhna Lake
A man-made lake at the foot of the Shivalik Hills. The lakeside promenade, pedal boats and sunsets are the city's favourite leisure time.
The lake was planned by Le Corbusier and created by building a dam in 1958. It covers about 3 square kilometres and is backed by the Shivalik Hills. The roughly 2 km promenade along its embankment is a popular spot for morning runs and evening strolls. You can rent pedal boats and rowboats, and in winter you may spot migratory birds that have flown in from Siberia. Food stalls and cafés line the shore, and it gets livelier after dark under the lights. Entry is free; boating costs extra. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Rock Garden.
Opening hours
Open all day; rowing approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Pierre Jeanneret Museum
- Chandigarh Bird Park
- Le Corbusier Centre
- Rock Garden of Chandigarh
- Capitol Complex
- Government Museum and Art Gallery
- Sector 17 Plaza
- Zakir Hussain Rose Garden