Amritsar and Wagah Border

skdas_niladri · May 20th, 2009, 13:54

Hi All,
I have certain queries.

1.Can anyone give pointers to some cheap hotel(Rs.500-800) near golden temple?
2.Give some pointers to some authentic punjab non-veg restaurants/heritage road-side shops.
3.When does the ceremony at Wagah border start?Is it the same time all through the year?
4.How much time it may take to commute to Amritsar station from Wagah border?
5.Is it advisable to visit wagah border if i have a train leaving at 6.45 p.m?

Thanks in advance

skdas_niladri · May 21st, 2009, 15:10

Can anybody please help?

sharan_travelcrazy · May 21st, 2009, 15:26

Answering 4 & 5, it should take you around 35 - 40 mins to reach wagah from the station. (~30 km). You might just have to rush a bit for the 6.45 train! But the ceremony generally gets over at 5 pm, so provided there is no real traffic jam you might make it!

The ceremony goes on from 4.30 to 5 pm if I'm not mistaken. May be people whjo visited recently might update! But its such a wonderful atmosphere out there - definitely not to miss! Be sure you are there by 3 pm to get hold of a good seat with a vantage position.

rajered · May 21st, 2009, 20:35

Hotel Sita Continental, Sherawala Gate
Hotel Golden Tower, Tel : 91 - 183 - 2534446 - 47- 48
You can also try Guru Ram Das Niwas behind the Golden Temple, which offers free accomodation.
The beating retreat starts half an hour before sunset.
Should take around 45-50 minutes from Wagah Border to Amristar Station.

newjamie · May 25th, 2009, 18:22

I've visited in the last couple of weeks and in response to 3, 4 and 5... the ceremony started about 5.45pm and you'll need to be there about 15 mins beforehand - it lasted about 30 mins to 1 hour.

You WILL NOT make the train at 6.45pm. The border is a 20 mins drive and about 10 mins to walk to the car park if you're lucky.

skdas_niladri · May 26th, 2009, 11:06

newjamie,
R u sure that the ceremony started at 5.45 p.m?Everybody mentions that it starts at 4.30 p.m.Please clarify.

newjamie · May 26th, 2009, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by skdas_niladri

newjamie,
R u sure that the ceremony started at 5.45 p.m?Everybody mentions that it starts at 4.30 p.m.Please clarify.

I am positive. Our jeep arrived at 5.30, we were seated at 5.45pm and the ceremony kicked off sometime between 5.45 and 6. Definitely not 4.30pm!

Maybe it's because it's summer and sunset is later?

skdas_niladri · May 26th, 2009, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by newjamie

Maybe it's because it's summer and sunset is later?

yes,may be!!!

sharan_travelcrazy · May 26th, 2009, 14:58

Niladri, the best thing for you would be to contact one of the hotels recommended by people here and enquire about the current timings (if you need a confirmation

)

Also be sure you monitor the situation before leaving as you must be aware of whats happening there now.

skdas_niladri · May 26th, 2009, 15:56

thanks sharan for the tip.But i would be travelling in Sep. later part.

May 20th, 2009, 13:54	#1
skdas_niladri Travel_Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 43	Amritsar Stay and Wagah Border Hi All, I have certain queries. 1.Can anyone give pointers to some cheap hotel(Rs.500-800) near golden temple? 2.Give some pointers to some authentic punjab non-veg restaurants/heritage road-side shops. 3.When does the ceremony at Wagah border start?Is it the same time all through the year? 4.How much time it may take to commute to Amritsar station from Wagah border? 5.Is it advisable to visit wagah border if i have a train leaving at 6.45 p.m? Thanks in advance Last edited by skdas_niladri : May 21st, 2009 at 15:10. Reason: Changed heading

May 21st, 2009, 15:26	#3
sharan_travelcrazy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 194	Answering 4 & 5, it should take you around 35 - 40 mins to reach wagah from the station. (~30 km). You might just have to rush a bit for the 6.45 train! But the ceremony generally gets over at 5 pm, so provided there is no real traffic jam you might make it! The ceremony goes on from 4.30 to 5 pm if I'm not mistaken. May be people whjo visited recently might update! But its such a wonderful atmosphere out there - definitely not to miss! Be sure you are there by 3 pm to get hold of a good seat with a vantage position. __________________ My travel tales

May 26th, 2009, 14:58	#9
sharan_travelcrazy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 194	Niladri, the best thing for you would be to contact one of the hotels recommended by people here and enquire about the current timings (if you need a confirmation) Also be sure you monitor the situation before leaving as you must be aware of whats happening there now.

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skdas_niladri Travel_Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 43	Can anybody please help?

May 21st, 2009, 20:35	#4
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Hotel Sita Continental, Sherawala Gate Hotel Golden Tower, Tel : 91 - 183 - 2534446 - 47- 48 You can also try Guru Ram Das Niwas behind the Golden Temple, which offers free accomodation. The beating retreat starts half an hour before sunset. Should take around 45-50 minutes from Wagah Border to Amristar Station.

May 25th, 2009, 18:22	#5
newjamie Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 4	I've visited in the last couple of weeks and in response to 3, 4 and 5... the ceremony started about 5.45pm and you'll need to be there about 15 mins beforehand - it lasted about 30 mins to 1 hour. You WILL NOT make the train at 6.45pm. The border is a 20 mins drive and about 10 mins to walk to the car park if you're lucky.

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skdas_niladri Travel_Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 43	newjamie, R u sure that the ceremony started at 5.45 p.m?Everybody mentions that it starts at 4.30 p.m.Please clarify.

May 26th, 2009, 15:56	#10
skdas_niladri Travel_Freak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bhubaneswar Posts: 43	thanks sharan for the tip.But i would be travelling in Sep. later part.