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Wagah Border

Once you come to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple, there is no turning back without
visiting Wagah Border. Everyone at the Hotel desk, the restaurants, the people you meet,
will tell you it is a must see. Wagah is only 32 kilometers from Amritsar and there are
lots of tourist cars that will take you there.

Wagah is the border checkpost between India and Pakistan. It is maintained by the Border
Security Force (BSF) and it is their responsibility to man the Indian borders, especially
in peace time. Every evening as the sun sets, the officers on either side ceremoniously
lower the respective flags. This is the Retreat ceremony and visitors are allowed at this
time into the complex to witness the event.

Yet, despite all the publicity and the interest shown by others in sending you there, I have
to add my words of caution. Do not expect to see the Indian BSF in full form, with their
artillery and weapons on display. Do not expect to see camaraderie between the troops on
either side or even any mature display of patriotism. What you will get is near death, by the
thronging crowd of nearly 10000, a seat in the back of the stands, an unruly crowd without any
civic concern for other visitors and a very juvenile display of fun. Visitors will scream
national slogans merely to incite the other side rather than with any true sense of belonging.

If you must go, go with minimum expectations, and preferably, contact the administrative office
and get a VIP pass so you can avoid the hassle of waiting in the unjust, ill-managed queues.
Otherwise, you are better off spending your time in the serenity of the Golden temple in Amritsar.

Indian Flag	The world's largest democracy	The main entrance to India	BSF men on Horses
Attention	BSF, Wagah Border	The colorful Headgear	Serious face of the BSF, Wagah Border
Stand guard	With the Pakistani border force	Happy conversations	The call for the retreat
The guns	Pakistan and India	As the flag is lowered	And the final moment when its caught

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AJIT KUMAR		05-Jul-2009 12:02
BANDE MATRAM BHARAT MATA KI JAY

SHAILESH SONI		24-Jun-2009 10:04
BHARAT MATA KI JAY . JAI HIND JAI BHARAT JAY HIND

Ankit Janu		01-May-2009 03:38
dudh mange to khir denge kashmir mange to chir denge Jai Hind

KALPNA BHATIA		23-Mar-2009 08:52
I LOVE MY INDIA , I WANT TO SALUTE ALL SOLDIERS OF INDIA , JAI HIND

SANDIP SATYAVAN PISAL		10-Oct-2008 08:40
LONG LIVE INDIA JAI HIND JAI BHARAT.

harkiran		19-Sep-2008 07:53
Dear all. relationship between india and pak soldiers just guards of our country only. and second if u ll wish to come to border then u ll do nothing just come and see the prade.right time to come border 4 pm exetly.

Anamkia		07-Aug-2008 10:00
Let me know about the relationship among the Indian BSF and Pakistani soldiers

Dasarathi Behera		07-Aug-2008 09:58
Respected Sir, I want to visit WAGHA Boarder. Please inform me what to do

priya		25-Feb-2008 11:46
Dear Onces, Can you let me know the right time to visit wagha border

Ajay		05-Jul-2007 04:37
Dear Sir, I want to meet a friend which is in Pakistan , he said we can meet at wagha border, is it possible , if it is so when we can meet, what are the shedule to meet the people at whagha border, please suggest me. Thank you Thanks & Regards Ajay

LALIT A PATEL		01-Sep-2006 13:42
RE SIR SIR I AM COMING ON 25/10/2006 AT WAGHA BORDER PLZ GIVE ME SOME GUID LINE HOW TO SEE COZ I AM COMING WITH MY FAMILLY I HOP YOU WILL GUIDE ME TNKS

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