Wagah Ceremony at the border of India and Pakistan is another reason why tourists visit Amritsar (aside from visiting the Golden Temple). It’s just actually a flag lowering ceremony but amped with steroids LOL!
The Wagah ceremony starts with the parade of soldiers from both sides. Since I was sitting at the Indian side, I could only see the Indian soldiers. But it would have been cooler if I could also get a clear view of what the Pakistani soldiers were doing.
The Indian soldiers were marching and doing some high kicks, some soldiers I think overdid it and hit their own head in the process (ouch!)
Here are some pictures and videos of Wagah Ceremony that I took:
Audience eagerly awaiting for the parade
Making the crowd excited!
Indian Soldiers
Indian Visitors Carrying the Flag towards the Pakistan Gate
Ladies first!
Gentlemen, next!
More marching!
Marching towards Pakistan Border Gate
How to Get Here
You can take a bus and go to the border or you can take the shared taxi that cost 100 Rupees per person (RT) near Jalianwala. You could also arrange book the shared taxi through your hostel.
Our shared taxi at the drop off point near the border
At the drop off point, you could take a rickshaw or you can just walk one kilometer up to where the ceremony is being held.
Bring your passport or a copy of your passport and then proceed to Gate 3 where you the foreigners have some allocated seats. The guards are checking the passports before they let foreigners in Gate 3.
And, bags are not allowed by the way, not even camera bags and they’re very strict on implementing this. Just leave your bags in your respective hostels.
Enjoy!
Great video, and the guards looks very smart in their uniforms! I spent two months in India last year but I didn’t get to Amritsar – it is on my list for next time.
I had been to Wagah Border recently and it was a amazing experience.
My memories came alive after seeing video’s and photos.
it’s really entertaining