Save your favorites. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. In all it was a great experience & from now Wild Lotus will be my preferred tour operator when it comes to touring North India. Though one cannot stop appreciate the hard work, precision and timing the manner it is done especially the body language just shows what humans are capable of. On a philosophical note, it's just an flag de hoisting ceremony. Never screamed so much in life before this. This border is on the Grand Trunk Road and is 23 km from Lahore and 28 km from Amritsar. Travel around the city including a visit to Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib also referred to as the Golden Temple. Appreciate for that. Amritsar is less than an hour’s drive from the site. Tours, activities and experiences bookable on Tripadvisor, ranked in alphabetical order. Things to do in Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand. Our Wagah border tour is designed to meet the needs of travelers who wants to have some fun and adventure in the holy city Amritsar. This tour is designed to meet all the needs of the travellers looking to explore maximum of Amritsar in just one day. Pick up and drop off from your hotel, entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included. I will tell you facts and origins in form of stories, so that they are more intuitively enjoyed and remembered. Even if your are not an India, the whole atmosphere is filled with such energy that getting lost in the fires and sparks is rather easy. This tour will provide you a comfortable drive at India's longest highway, Grand trunk road towards Wagah border. It is one of the heritage sites... Attari, an army post on the Indo-Pakistan border and venue for the flag lowering ceremony which takes places every day during sunset. The tour start from our guests hotel, situated with in Amritsar city. More info. Then visit Jallianwala Bagh- the place that reminds every Indian of the brutal and hearless massacre by British general Dyer. See all. This garden was made to commemorate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place right in Amritsar, when troops of the British army cut down participants of a peaceful protest. I don't think I will ever cross that border into Pakistan. This ceremony takes place every evening immediately before sunset at the Wagah-Attari border, which as part of the Grand Trunk Road was the only road link between these two countries before the opening of the Aman Setu in Kashmir in 1999. This town is where the peaceful and frightened collide with an annual footfall that is three times that of the Taj Mahal. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Tours, activities and experiences bookable on Tripadvisor, ranked according to the prices offered by our partners. HOHO bus service (under Amritsar Government) also available. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. Tours, activities and experiences bookable on Tripadvisor, ranked using exclusive Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, popularity, user preferences, price, and bookings made through Tripadvisor. While you can visit from either side of the border, most spectators come from nearby Amritsar, India, where you can join a guided trip to the site. RXhwbG9yZSUyMHRoZSUyMGhpZ2hsaWdodHMlMjBvZiUyMEFtcml0c2FyJTIwb24lMjB0aGlzJTIwYWN0aW9uLXBhY2tlZCUyMHRvdXIlMjBmcm9tJTIwRGVsaGkuJTIwWW91JUUyJTgwJTk5bGwlMjBzYXZlJTIwdGltZSUyMHBsYW5uaW5nJTIwdHJhbnNwb3J0JTIwYXMlMjBldmVyeXRoaW5nJTIwaXMlMjBvcmdhbml6ZWQlMjBmb3IlMjB5b3UlRTIlODAlOTRmcm9tJTIwdHJhaW4lMjB0aWNrZXRzJTIwdG8lMjB0cmFuc2ZlcnMlMjBpbiUyMGElMjBwcml2YXRlJTIwdmVoaWNsZS4lMjBDb252ZW5pZW50bHklMkMuLi4=. of History. Once there, watch the policemen on the border marching to the drum beat during the Beating Ceremony. A Day tour in Amritsar and Guest can customized according his Itinerary along with dedicated and Informative Guide. Read on to find out why our customers love us! Start your city tour with the blessings of Golden Temple-the most important Sikh shrine also known as Harimandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib. Overall it is very good. Attari, an army post on the Indo-Pakistan border and venue for the flag lowering ceremony which takes places every day during sunset. • The Golden Temple flags ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border which is a daily military practice that the security forces of India(Border Security Force, BSF) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed Log in to get trip updates and message other travelers. collection is not actually required as the guards have the list of people who can go in that section and just showing the ID of main person is ok. Do not miss this as a part of your Amritsar trip. US$182.00 per adult. This town is where the peaceful and frightened collide with an annual footfall that is three times that of the Taj Mahal. Also the drive there is not too long. While you can visit from either side of the border, most spectators come from nearby Amritsar, India, where you can join a guided trip to the site. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. Viator uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. Head out to the Wagah Border with your English speaking guide and watch as you head to the Grand Trunk Road, the only link between India and Pakistan in 1999. The tour will also include the famous patriotic revelry at the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan. After that have taste of local vegetarian cuisine at local restaurant. Cameras are allowed and the march itself starts at different times based on the time of the year. 1 review. From the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book of the Sikh Religion) lovely morning procession and patriotic revelry at the Wagah Border,Amritsar offers a cultural experience that is well-rounded. Experience Amritsar with a born local, visiting sites of value and hidden features otherwise inaccesible to the foriegners.