![The only land crossing between India and Pakistan is at Wagah in Punjab](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700088.R8d2GlNW.PunjabOct11028.jpg) The only land crossing between India and Pakistan is at Wagah in Punjab |
![My sword-wielding driver from the Golden Temple in Amritsar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700089.G5KhT4S9.PunjabOct11967.jpg) My sword-wielding driver from the Golden Temple in Amritsar |
![Departing Amritsar in the late afternoon for the 30km drive to the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700090.jXrZqBnJ.PunjabOct11968.jpg) Departing Amritsar in the late afternoon for the 30km drive to the border |
![India-Pakistan Border 1 km](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700091.C1HhFadK.PunjabOct11970.jpg) India-Pakistan Border 1 km |
![The minibus I need to find after the Border Closing Ceremony is over](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700093.GXguc3uc.PunjabOct11973.jpg) The minibus I need to find after the Border Closing Ceremony is over |
![PunjabOct11 972.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700092.Q9dqd5o9.PunjabOct11972.jpg) PunjabOct11 972.jpg |
![Indian Immigration Checkpost at Wagah - Outgoing](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700094.dJwVgM4n.PunjabOct11974.jpg) Indian Immigration Checkpost at Wagah - Outgoing |
![Mounted soldiers of the Indian Border Security Force](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700095.Tj6SV9wX.PunjabOct11975.jpg) Mounted soldiers of the Indian Border Security Force |
![Wagah Border signs](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700096.rkigdsjO.PunjabOct11976.jpg) Wagah Border signs |
![Border Security Force India Welcomes You](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700097.oOD4fVrD.PunjabOct11977.jpg) Border Security Force India Welcomes You |
![There's a purpose-built stadium on each side of the border for the lowering of the flags ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700098.A0cMOufT.PunjabOct11978.jpg) There's a purpose-built stadium on each side of the border for the lowering of the flags ceremony |
![Attari Check Post - established in 1949, 2 years after the partition of India](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700099.93iV5Yxs.PunjabOct11979.jpg) Attari Check Post - established in 1949, 2 years after the partition of India |
![The Gateway of Pakistan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700100.n0cugIjj.PunjabOct11981.jpg) The Gateway of Pakistan |
![BSF Soldier in their dress uniform with the distinctive headdress](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700101.BGzotp5b.PunjabOct11989.jpg) BSF Soldier in their dress uniform with the distinctive headdress |
![Gandhi looks down from the India Gate at Wagah](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700102.0xv44fqt.PunjabOct11990.jpg) Gandhi looks down from the India Gate at Wagah |
![The crowd of spectators on the Indian side of the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700103.V9OSzPvC.PunjabOct11991.jpg) The crowd of spectators on the Indian side of the border |
![The twin fences at the border remain closed while the crowd settles in](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700104.t2ArU3si.PunjabOct11992.jpg) The twin fences at the border remain closed while the crowd settles in |
![Indian BSF Soldier at fence](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700105.aR9ilmsS.PunjabOct11993.jpg) Indian BSF Soldier at fence |
![Jawan - BSF infantryman](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700106.aubzHLfS.PunjabOct11993a.jpg) Jawan - BSF infantryman |
![There's a much smaller crowd on the Pakistan side with the men segregated from the women and children](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700107.efbeCZR1.PunjabOct11994.jpg) There's a much smaller crowd on the Pakistan side with the men segregated from the women and children |
![The women's grandstand on the Pakistan side of the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700171.4YYVBOdh.PunjabOct111068.jpg) The women's grandstand on the Pakistan side of the border |
![The crowd of Indian spectators - foreigners and VIPs get seated closer to the fence](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700108.yTzPMQAq.PunjabOct11995.jpg) The crowd of Indian spectators - foreigners and VIPs get seated closer to the fence |
![An Indian soldier watches over the scene from atop the Gateway of India](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700109.C48F9GNB.PunjabOct11996.jpg) An Indian soldier watches over the scene from atop the Gateway of India |
![Badge of the Border Security Force of India](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700110.jRpTjc3A.PunjabOct11997.jpg) Badge of the Border Security Force of India |
![The action starts with two female Indian soldiers marching towards the fence](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700111.qUGLchYq.PunjabOct11998.jpg) The action starts with two female Indian soldiers marching towards the fence |
![There were no female Pakistani Rangers on the other side](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700134.x8MFqg6C.PunjabOct111000.jpg) There were no female Pakistani Rangers on the other side |
![Quick march by female members of the India Border Security Force](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700136.F5upZv6W.PunjabOct111001.jpg) Quick march by female members of the India Border Security Force |
![The next two BSF soldiers quick march](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700137.wXGO1yLI.PunjabOct111004.jpg) The next two BSF soldiers quick march |
![Pakistani Rangers line the balcony of the Gate of Pakistan below the portrait of Jinnah](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700138.AlBMPpQB.PunjabOct111006.jpg) Pakistani Rangers line the balcony of the Gate of Pakistan below the portrait of Jinnah |
![Getting ready to open the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700139.7ocdznzZ.PunjabOct111007.jpg) Getting ready to open the border |
![The Pakistani side of the Wagah Border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700140.teX5EaJt.PunjabOct111008.jpg) The Pakistani side of the Wagah Border |
![The officer in charge of the ceremony on the Indian side](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700141.wrpyuR21.PunjabOct111014.jpg) The officer in charge of the ceremony on the Indian side |
![Parade of India BSF soldiers with fast arm swinging march](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700142.fEedyiZX.PunjabOct111015.jpg) Parade of India BSF soldiers with fast arm swinging march |
![These soldiers must be hand picked for their size](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700143.DX9g85Ez.PunjabOct111016.jpg) These soldiers must be hand picked for their size |
![The best seats right up next to the fence - VIP invitation required](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700144.qGG2c2Dc.PunjabOct111017.jpg) The best seats right up next to the fence - VIP invitation required |
![Reviewing the troops](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700145.ZP1cB3Ox.PunjabOct111019.jpg) Reviewing the troops |
![Indian soldier in parade dress uniform](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700146.7uO2zMAE.PunjabOct111023.jpg) Indian soldier in parade dress uniform |
![Once everyone is in position, the gates are opened](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700147.HUaZpR1u.PunjabOct111026.jpg) Once everyone is in position, the gates are opened |
![The gates separating India and Pakistan are open](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700148.TFxvNGIo.PunjabOct111027.jpg) The gates separating India and Pakistan are open |
![Turbaned BSF officer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700149.p4ydAIkl.PunjabOct111029.jpg) Turbaned BSF officer |
![Military display at the Wagah Border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700150.omj9wPeL.PunjabOct111030.jpg) Military display at the Wagah Border |
![A bit of British military tradition persist](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700151.2FciIQar.PunjabOct111032.jpg) A bit of British military tradition persist |
![The next day, this officer was at the desk for the last check as I crossed into Pakistan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700152.uvjrGE6Y.PunjabOct111033.jpg) The next day, this officer was at the desk for the last check as I crossed into Pakistan |
![The flag of Pakistan prepares to be lowered at sunset](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700153.qfoylrtq.PunjabOct111035.jpg) The flag of Pakistan prepares to be lowered at sunset |
![Impressive high kicks by the BSF soldiers](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700154.NkiTXkdU.PunjabOct111037.jpg) Impressive high kicks by the BSF soldiers |
![Wagah Border Ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700155.t6gNrd0s.PunjabOct111038.jpg) Wagah Border Ceremony |
![The Pakistani Rangers make much better use of their gate than the BSF](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700156.sK3cZlG0.PunjabOct111041.jpg) The Pakistani Rangers make much better use of their gate than the BSF |
![The Pakistani spectators - a small turnout](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700157.lcSqT6nK.PunjabOct111045.jpg) The Pakistani spectators - a small turnout |
![The Indian spectators - full house](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700158.wcx9euoa.PunjabOct111046.jpg) The Indian spectators - full house |
![Indian spectators trying to get a view of the flag lowering ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700159.zzN6mpXv.PunjabOct111046a.jpg) Indian spectators trying to get a view of the flag lowering ceremony |
![Sunset at the Wagah Border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700162.GQwe9qn6.PunjabOct111050.jpg) Sunset at the Wagah Border |
![Both sides ready to lower the flags](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700160.EqMjbXM3.PunjabOct111048.jpg) Both sides ready to lower the flags |
![The flags are lowered simultaneously as sunset nears](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700161.B41hVeNz.PunjabOct111049.jpg) The flags are lowered simultaneously as sunset nears |
![The flags of India and Pakistan cross as they are lowered at the end of the day](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700163.ChjZhTey.PunjabOct111052.jpg) The flags of India and Pakistan cross as they are lowered at the end of the day |
![Flags of India and Pakistan - Wagah flag lowering ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700164.lL5uN1z9.PunjabOct111053.jpg) Flags of India and Pakistan - Wagah flag lowering ceremony |
![Gandhi looks on from the Gateway of India](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700165.VGM5o8Rd.PunjabOct111054.jpg) Gandhi looks on from the Gateway of India |
![The flags are then folded with military precision](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700166.9qPTiNNC.PunjabOct111055.jpg) The flags are then folded with military precision |
![The BSF officer carries the flag of India back to the barracks with arms extended](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700167.nFTDYLNh.PunjabOct111058.jpg) The BSF officer carries the flag of India back to the barracks with arms extended |
![The flag being carried away with reverence](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700168.oPeNL0Ox.PunjabOct111060.jpg) The flag being carried away with reverence |
![Wagah Border Ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700169.hToYggK1.PunjabOct111064.jpg) Wagah Border Ceremony |
![Preparing to close the gates for the night](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700170.GGuYbr3V.PunjabOct111066.jpg) Preparing to close the gates for the night |
![The Indian crowd presses forward - hopefully there's not an Indian invasion of Pakistan tonight](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700172.lObT6pb8.PunjabOct111069.jpg) The Indian crowd presses forward - hopefully there's not an Indian invasion of Pakistan tonight |
![A Pakistani Ranger glances over as the crowd advances from the Indian side](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700173.vEg0g9BQ.PunjabOct111070.jpg) A Pakistani Ranger glances over as the crowd advances from the Indian side |
![High kicks from the Pakistani side as well](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700174.CcjcR92o.PunjabOct111071.jpg) High kicks from the Pakistani side as well |
![Pakistan Rangers and the Border Security Force of India](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700175.cPXLeEo7.PunjabOct111073.jpg) Pakistan Rangers and the Border Security Force of India |
![Wagah Border Ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700176.UcXB62ZI.PunjabOct111075.jpg) Wagah Border Ceremony |
![Wagah Border Ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700177.UbPoQAsL.PunjabOct111076.jpg) Wagah Border Ceremony |
![The Indian spectators crowd forward passing my position](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700178.QJ1IAwhs.PunjabOct111077.jpg) The Indian spectators crowd forward passing my position |
![The handshake between the Indian and Pakistani commanders marks the end of the border ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700179.Aa1oT5fD.PunjabOct111078.jpg) The handshake between the Indian and Pakistani commanders marks the end of the border ceremony |
![Handshake between Indian and Pakistani soldiers at the border](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700180.nu4pXNzK.PunjabOct111080.jpg) Handshake between Indian and Pakistani soldiers at the border |
![The gates close, once again cutting off India and Pakistan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700181.oK1T0zob.PunjabOct111082.jpg) The gates close, once again cutting off India and Pakistan |
![The gates are closed just in time as the crowd pushes ahead](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700182.7onINKdi.PunjabOct111084.jpg) The gates are closed just in time as the crowd pushes ahead |
![Photo-op for kids with BSF soldiers after the ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700183.71TSRB09.PunjabOct111085.jpg) Photo-op for kids with BSF soldiers after the ceremony |
![Border Security Force Amritsar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700184.oVdoVtPa.PunjabOct111086.jpg) Border Security Force Amritsar |
![Border Security Force office, Wagah](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700185.zDUxskDe.PunjabOct111087.jpg) Border Security Force office, Wagah |
![BSF sentry](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700186.Z3gI9ERR.PunjabOct111089.jpg) BSF sentry |
![The Indian crowd heads back to Amritsar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700187.XHKmk9I5.PunjabOct111091.jpg) The Indian crowd heads back to Amritsar |
![Even after the ceremony, it's tough to get right up to the gate](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700188.yKZ1JfIx.PunjabOct111093.jpg) Even after the ceremony, it's tough to get right up to the gate |
![Pakistan - see you tomorrow](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700189.sCBDC61H.PunjabOct111094.jpg) Pakistan - see you tomorrow |
![Decorations on top of the gate](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700190.QxG43Ern.PunjabOct111096.jpg) Decorations on top of the gate |
![End of the ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700191.iS2Ji3ih.PunjabOct111097.jpg) End of the ceremony |
![Gateway of India - Wagah](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700192.zp4pK6Ng.PunjabOct111098.jpg) Gateway of India - Wagah |
![30 km in the dark back to Amritsar](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/141700193.8Mv6Y4hX.PunjabOct111100.jpg) 30 km in the dark back to Amritsar |