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Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake and a feather in the cap of the City beautiful Chandigarh. City’s chief architect Le Corbusier planned the lake’s construction in 1958 by building a dam to on the seasonal Sukhna Choe descending from the Shivalik Hills of the Himalayas. With a fascinating backdrop of hills and surrounded by lush green forests, the lake is a popular picnic spot in the region. The nature’s splendour can be enjoyed during sunrise, sunset, mist-covered mornings as well as during monsoons. The dam has emerged as a beautiful promenade which remains busy with activities like leisurely strolls, jogging and exercising and family picnics. The boating facility (available till 06:00 p.m.) is an added attraction and the lake hosts adventures like rowing, kayaking, water-skiing, sailing and sculling. Lake Club and a variety of food hubs, along with some fun-filled rides for the children, make the place full on entertainment. Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake Sanctuary and a number of temples in the close proximity are also worth visiting. The lake is also a paradise for the birdwatchers as it attracts Siberian ducks, cranes and storks and is a protected national wetland. Mango Festival and many other festivals and cultural programs are held at the lake round the year.
Known as the heart and soul of the city, the Leisure Valley in Chandigarh is a great escape from the fast paced city life. Presenting a gorgeous amalgamation of several gardens, it will not be wrong to term Leisure Garden as the ‘Garland of Gardens’. Leisure Valley houses total 12 parks. Starting from Sector 1 Rajendra Park, one can check out the mesmerizing beauty of the Smriti Upvan in Sector 1, Bougainvellega Garden in Sector 3, Fitness Trails in Sector 10, Botanical Garden in Sector 14, Rose Garden in Sector 16, Children Traffic Garden in Sector 23, Terraced Garden in Sector 33, Topiary Park in Sector 35, Hibiscus Garden in Sector 36 and Garden of Fragrance in Sector 36 etc. It is rightly said that your trip to Chandigarh is incomplete without a trip to the popular Rock Garden. Also, people who love greenery and seeking a place to relax their body and soul, the Leisure Valley is the right place. While in the city, one cannot afford to miss the ‘Festival of Gardens,’ that generally takes place in the month of February.
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