History of the Wagah Border Ceremony
The Wagah Border Ceremony is a daily military parade that takes place at the India-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah, Punjab. The ceremony has been taking place since 1959, and is now a popular tourist attraction. The parade begins with a flag-lowering ceremony, in which the flags of India and Pakistan are lowered to half-mast. Soldiers from both countries then proceed to perform a march-past, during which the soldiers salute each other. The parade ends with the raising of the flags back to full-mast.
Wagah Border Ceremony
The Amritsar Wagah Border Ceremony is a daily military ceremony that takes place at the India-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah. The ceremony takes place at the border crossing between the Indian city of Amritsar and the Pakistani city of Lahore, and is held jointly by the Border Security Force of India and the Pakistan Rangers. The ceremony features a parade by soldiers from both countries, as well as a lowering of the flags of both nations.
Wagah Border Parade Timings
The Parade at Wagah Border is conducted daily at sunset.
Tips For Visiting Wagah Border
Some tips for visiting the Wagah Border are to arrive early to get a good spot, be respectful to the guards and Indian soldiers, and to be aware of the security restrictions in place.
How To Reach Wagah Border
Wagah Border is located at a distance of around 28 km from Amritsar city. You can reach Wagah Border by hiring a taxi or an auto-rickshaw from Amritsar.