Many visitors wonder, "How did Sukhna Lake come to be?" It was built in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Lake Choe, a seasonal stream that originates directly from the Shivalik Hills. In 1974, the Sukhna Reservoir was designed.
Le Corbusier, Chandigarh's architect, and Chief Engineer P.L. Verma, the lake's main creators, presented this lovely lake to the city's residents.
Sukhna Lake has a depth of 16 feet (4.9 metres) and covers an area of 3 square kilometres.
Located in Chandigarh's Sector 1, Le Corbusier had a grand vision for this lake, which continues to attract thousands of visitors. The Chandigarh administration is carrying on his legacy, as no motorboats or other motor vehicles are permitted on the lake's premises, as Le requested during its creation.
On the south side, the golf course borders the lake, and on the west side, Rock Garden Chandigarh.
Le prophesied that more people would go to Chandigarh Sukhna Lake to preserve their body and spirit in perfect harmony, and the crowds can be seen all year.
According to him, individuals of all ages can now be seen walking, jogging, running, sprinting, and other activities at the walking track even before dusk.