Wagah Border

One of the most popular place in Amritsar is Wagah Border.The international border between India and Pakistan. Wagah, An army outpost on Indo-Pak border – between Amritsar and Lahore. The border is located 24 kilometres from Lahore and 32 kilometres from Amritsar.

The Wagah Border Ceremony, more popularly known as Beating Retreat Ceremony, was started in 1959 and it was agreed by the government of both the countries. It is a symbol of the rivalry between the two nations, as well as the cooperation and brotherhood of both the nations.

Wagah-Attari Border Ceremony

This place can be considered as a very famous tourist spot owing to its beating retreat ceremony which is held every day for 2 hours just before the sunset. The ceremony is participated by soldiers of Border Security Forces (BSF) from India and Pakistan Rangers from Pakistan.

The daily highlight is the evening “Beating the Retreat” ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags.

 The Beating Retreat ceremony is a once-in-a-lifetime entertaining experience. You can enjoy a parade between the soldiers of India and Pakistan during the event. The songs, dance and loud cheers can fill anyone with a patriotic spirit.