Sukhna Lake, Sector-6, Chandigarh. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. Sukhana Lake of Chandigarh, India has become an integral part of the city. People visit this place in the morning to enjoy the cool breeze and the beauty of nature. Chandigarh Sukhna Lake serves as a great picnic spot and an apt place for pursuing water sport activities like boating, yachting and water skiing etc. The atmosphere over here is very serene and thus apt for meditating. Also, you can savor the melodious humming of birds. People come here in the evening time to forget their worries and relax for a while. So, if you want to rejuvenate yourself, then Sukhna Lake is the perfect destination for you.
Sukhna Lake
HistoryEdit
Sukhna Lake is a 3 km long lake that 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.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Virgin Courtyard ; Sco 1A (Back Side), Sector 7, Chandigarh, 160019 ; Ph/M – 086 99 000999 ; Food Serve – Indian,Multi-Cuisine.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Chandigarh is well connected by a road network and National Highways 21 and National Highway 22. The tourist can reach to Chandigarh by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : State owned buses connect Chandigarh to all nearest cities in Punjab and Haryana. Deluxe Volvo buses and semi deluxe buses are available from Shimla (110 km), Manali (320 km), New Delhi (260 km) and Dehradun (175 km). Deluxe buses charge Rs 3-4 per kilometer.
Train : Chandigarh is connected by rail to many cities in Punjab, Haryana and also to Delhi. Frequent trains are running between Delhi and Chandigarh (260 km). One can get connection trains to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Trivandrum (Kochu Veli) from Chandigarh. Chandigarh Railway Station : 2654782.
Air : Chandigarh has an international airport which is located just 11km away from the city centre. Indian Airlines connect the city with other major cities like Mumbai , Delhi, Jammu, and Amritsar. Chandigarh international airport : 91-172-2659886.
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Things to CarryEdit
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Chandigarh is a major tourist city in India.
- Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
- Avoid false seller, they may sale you fake items.
- Never accept a ride if there’s someone accompanying the driver in a taxi or rickshaw.
- Keep a copy of your passport/visa separate from the original.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room (Chandigarh): 2741900
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
