Longewala War Memorial
लोंगेवाला
The site of the 1971 Battle of Longewala in the Indo-Pakistani War. The original outpost, captured Pakistani tanks and jeeps remain, and the film Border was based on this battle.
In December 1971, a company of about 120 Indian soldiers held the Longewala outpost against a Pakistani armored assault. The next day, air support arrived and the Indian side won a decisive victory. The battle was made into the film Border. The site preserves the outpost, trenches, and destroyed tanks and jeeps, along with a small exhibition hall and a memorial. It is managed by the Border Security Force. Entry is free. The site is about 110 km from the town center. It is usually combined with Tanot Mata Temple as a day trip. The roads are in good condition, but there are few services along the way.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tanot Mata Temple
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Lodurva Jain Temple
- Khaba Fort
- Kuldhara Abandoned Village
- Bada Bagh
- Amar Sagar
- Vyas Chhatri