Sukhna lake is one of the most aesthetically pleasing creations of Le Corbusier and Chief Engineer P.L Verma, gifted to Chandigarh in the year 1958. A man-made lake standing in the foothills (Shivalik hills) of the Himalayas, it was created by damming the Sukhna choe which is a seasonal stream that flows down from the Shivalik hills. Sukhna Lake is a rain fed reservoir in Chandigarh, India, created in 1958 by damming a seasonal stream. It is a popular destination for boating, bird watching, festivals and cultural events, but also faces challenges of siltation, weed overgrowth and litigation. Stretching for a distance of 3 sq. km., Sukhna Lake is a man-made lake and is the only one of its kind in the city created in the year 1958 by damming the seasonal Sukhna Choe (Stream) that flows down the Shivalik Hills. Dammed to perfection Sukhna Lake , nestled at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills in Chandigarh, India, is one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in India. A declared National Wetland, this 3 square kilometre rain-fed reservoir came into existence in 1958 when the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream originating from the Shivalik Hills, was dammed. Architect Le Corbusier, along with Chief Engineer L. Verma, envisioned Sukhna Lake as a serene oasis. To maintain its tranquility, two critical rules ...
