Tourist Place

Wagah-Attari Border

📍 Amritsar , Punjab , India

<p>The Wagah-Attari border is the only legal land transit point between India and Pakistan. Located on the Indian side in the village of Attari, about 19 miles (30 km) from the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab, the border on the Pakistani side is in the village of Wagah about 15 miles (24 km) from the city of Lahore. Every evening at sunset India and Pakistan hold a flag-lowering ceremony at the border crossing of Wagah. The ceremony is known as the Beating Retreat ceremony. Here 10,000 people daily from within and outside the two countries come to witness this unique event.</p>

Wagah-Attari Border

About Wagah-Attari Border

Wagah-Attari Border Tourist Information

Address Attari–Wagah Joint Check Post, Grand Trunk Road, Attari, Amritsar District, Punjab 143108
Opening Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee Free
Best Time to Visit October to March
City Amritsar
State Punjab

How to Reach Wagah-Attari Border

The Wagah Attari Border is about 28 km from the city center of Amritsar. It is about 30 km from the Amritsar railway station and bus stand and about 35 km from the Amritsar airport. There are several ways to reach the border. Regular buses are available from Amritsar to Wagah Border. Most of the buses stop at Attari and then you can take an auto-rickshaw or a cycle-rickshaw to the border entrance. Taxi and Cab services in Amritsar are the most preferred ways. You can book a taxi with any of the Amritsar car rental companies. It is also possible to book a taxi for the whole day and visit other tourist locations near Wagah Border. Taxis are the most comfortable way to travel to Wagah Border.

✈ Nearest Airport

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) Which Is 35 km Far From Wagah-Attari Border

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Amritsar Junction (ASR)

🚇 Nearest Metro Station

No operational metro Of Not available Line

Wagah-Attari Border Location Map

Travel Tips for Visiting Wagah-Attari Border

Cab/private transfer from Amritsar; check ceremony access