Wagah-Attari Border Ceremony
ਅਟਾਰੀ-ਵਾਹਗਾ ਸਰਹੱਦ
Soldiers from India and Pakistan high-kick, stamp and glare at each other across the border gate every evening, then lower their flags in unison while the stands erupt in cheers.
The flag-lowering ceremony has been held every day since 1959. Indian Border Security Force soldiers wear fan-shaped crests on their heads, kick high, stamp their feet and glare at the Pakistani soldiers across the gate, whose moves mirror theirs. Finally both national flags come down together and the gates close, while music and slogans rise and fall from the stands. Entry is free. The border is about 30 km from the city center, roughly 45 minutes by taxi or shared cab. Foreign visitors can enter the designated area with their passport, and backpacks are not allowed. Arrive about 2 hours early, as the security line at the entrance can be very long.
Opening hours
Daily, about 1 hour before sunset
Nearby sights
- Pul Kanjari
- Ram Tirath
- Gurdwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib
- Sadda Pind
- Khalsa College
- Gobindgarh Fort
- Mata Lal Devi Temple
- Durgiana Temple