Wagah Border Ceremony (Pakistan side)
واہگہ بارڈر
A border crossing about 30 kilometers east of Lahore. Soldiers from both countries stage the fiery flag-lowering ceremony, with high kicks and fierce stares.
Wagah-Attari is the only land crossing between Pakistan and India. Since 1959, a flag-lowering ceremony has been held every day before sunset. Border guards from both sides wear fan-shaped hats, perform high kicks and stamp their feet while staring each other down. At the end they lower their flags at the same moment and close the gate, while spectators on both sides cheer from the stands. The Pakistani stands have a section for foreign visitors. Bring your passport and arrive 1–2 hours early for security checks. Entry is free. A taxi from Lahore takes about 45 minutes. The ceremony may be cancelled at short notice due to security conditions, so check before you set out. The Indian side is covered in the Amritsar destination.
Opening hours
Daily until sunset; arrive 1–2 hours early
Nearby sights
- Shalimar Gardens
- Bagh-e-Jinnah
- Delhi Gate
- Shahi Hammam
- Wazir Khan Mosque
- Walled City of Lahore
- Maryam Zamani Mosque
- Lahore Fort