On the South Eastern boundary of the city is the seasonal rivulet Sukhana choe . Water through it used to flow away in the rainy season. The planner of the city through their imagination, created a lake by obstructing  the flow of rain water through the Sukhana Choe.A three and half km long dam was built to create a reservoir of water. Now known as Sukhna lake. People generally come here for a morning or evening walk. It consists of an eating place, children's park. It also has facility for boating and rafting for the adventure seekers. A major hit with children and grown-ups alike. Children's train attracts the children. At one end of the Lake are the premises of Lake Club. The club management takes care to provide facilities for water sports and recreational activities. Water sports has become an annual feature. The environment friendly people of Chandigarh take part in its desilting operation every year.

The Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is regularly visited by large number of visitors from all over the world. Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh organizes different kinds of festivals all round the year. Locals as well as visitors take park in these celebrations with great zeal and enthusiasm. One of the most popular festivals, which are organized in this venue, is the Mango Festival. This festival is generally organized during the monsoon season. In this festival different varieties of delicious mangoes are put on display for its visitors. Moreover, food festivals along with cultural performances are also organized in this venue from time to time.

Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh is also another popular venue for the bird lovers. The migratory birds from all over the world visit this popular lake during the winter season. The government of India has declared this popular park as the protected national wetland of India.

Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh also has a membership-based Lake Club. This club is equipped with facilities like a gymnasium, lawns, swimming pool and tennis courts .The visitors can enjoy rowing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing and boating all round the year. This popular lake also was the venue for the Asian Rowing Championships. Some other tourist attractions are also located near the popular lake like the Rock Garden and a Golf Course. This lake is also the ideal venue for taking strolls or for arranging picnic with your friends and relatives.