Border village 28 km from Amritsar, home of the daily Attari-Wagah retreat ceremony and the samadhi of Sham Singh Attariwala.
Go as a half-day trip from Amritsar in the afternoon; arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony with photo ID and no bags.
November: Pleasant; Guru Nanak Gurpurab
When to go
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Things to do
- Watch the BSF retreat ceremony: Flag-lowering parade before sunset; free entry with photo ID.
- Pay respects at the Sham Singh Attariwala samadhi
- Detour to Pul Kanjri: Heritage complex of Maharaja Ranjit Singh near the border, about 36 km from the Golden Temple.