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In pictures: Attari-Wagah border, the second most-visited destination in Amritsar

The Attari-Wagah border joint check post (JCP) has pipped Jallianwala Bagh in terms of tourist footfall and has become the second most-visited destination in Amritsar after the Golden Temple. The Attari-Wagah border is famous for its flag lowering ceremony, known as Beating the Retreat. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on: Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM IST

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The Attari-Wagah border joint check post (JCP) has pipped Jallianwala Bagh in terms of tourist footfall and has become the second most-visited destination in Amritsar after the Golden Temple. The Attari-Wagah border is famous for its flag lowering ceremony, known as Beating the Retreat. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

The Attari-Wagah border joint check post (JCP) has pipped Jallianwala Bagh in terms of tourist footfall and has become the second most-visited destination in Amritsar after the Golden Temple. The Attari-Wagah border is famous for its flag lowering ceremony, known as Beating the Retreat. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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Beating the Retreat is a military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959—wherein Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and Pakistani Rangers display aggressive posturing and foot-stomping. As the sun sets, both the gates at the border are opened and the flags are lowered simultaneously. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

Beating the Retreat is a military practice that the security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed since 1959—wherein Border Security Force (BSF) jawans and Pakistani Rangers display aggressive posturing and foot-stomping. As the sun sets, both the gates at the border are opened and the flags are lowered simultaneously. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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Looking at the increasing footfall, a new upgraded spectator gallery was constructed at the JCP at a cost of Rs 32 crore. As per BSF officials, the old gallery could accommodate only 5,000 people but the new gallery gives space to around 25,000 viewers. The new U-shaped gallery, which seems to complement the one on the Pakistan side, has 32-meter height (equivalent to a nine-floor building). The 22 dooms constructed atop the gallery give it a heritage look. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

Looking at the increasing footfall, a new upgraded spectator gallery was constructed at the JCP at a cost of Rs 32 crore. As per BSF officials, the old gallery could accommodate only 5,000 people but the new gallery gives space to around 25,000 viewers. The new U-shaped gallery, which seems to complement the one on the Pakistan side, has 32-meter height (equivalent to a nine-floor building). The 22 dooms constructed atop the gallery give it a heritage look. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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Though the retreat ceremony starts at 5:30 pm, people can be seen standing in queues from 2 pm daily at the JCP. This is regardless of the scorching heat in summer. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

Though the retreat ceremony starts at 5:30 pm, people can be seen standing in queues from 2 pm daily at the JCP. This is regardless of the scorching heat in summer. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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The spectator gallery at the joint check-post has a conference hall, 140 public toilets, 9 barracks for jawans, medical-aid room, a meeting hall, a dining hall, a kitchen, an army weapon exhibition room and a souvenir shop. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

The spectator gallery at the joint check-post has a conference hall, 140 public toilets, 9 barracks for jawans, medical-aid room, a meeting hall, a dining hall, a kitchen, an army weapon exhibition room and a souvenir shop. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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Before the actual ceremony begins, women and children can be seen dancing to patriotic Bollywood songs at the border. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

Before the actual ceremony begins, women and children can be seen dancing to patriotic Bollywood songs at the border. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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The district tourism officer said since the new gallery was constructed, the border is attracting more tourists. Though the BSF makes people sit inside the new gallery, it is yet to be inaugurated. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

Updated on Sep 29, 2018 11:36 AM

The district tourism officer said since the new gallery was constructed, the border is attracting more tourists. Though the BSF makes people sit inside the new gallery, it is yet to be inaugurated. (Sameer Sehgal/ht)

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