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Amritsar’s Daily Retreat Ceremony Rescheduled to 4:30 PM from Nov 16
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:01 AM
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The daily retreat ceremony in Amritsar will now begin at 4:30 PM, effective from 16 November, as announced by local authorities.
The authorities in Amritsar have issued a notice that the daily retreat ceremony, a popular attraction for locals and tourists, will be shifted to a later slot. Starting 16 November, the ceremony will commence at 4:30 PM instead of its previous timing.
The change aims to accommodate crowd management and daylight considerations, officials said. Organisers expect the new schedule to ease traffic congestion around the venue and provide a more comfortable viewing experience for families.
Visitors are advised to arrive early to secure a good spot, as the ceremony continues to draw large numbers of spectators. No other alterations to the format of the ceremony have been announced.
The retreat ceremony, held at the Wagah border near Amritsar, marks the daily lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan and is accompanied by a synchronized display of military drill and patriotic music.
Local businesses anticipate a shift in peak visitor hours but remain optimistic that the event will retain its appeal under the revised timing.
The change aims to accommodate crowd management and daylight considerations, officials said. Organisers expect the new schedule to ease traffic congestion around the venue and provide a more comfortable viewing experience for families.
Visitors are advised to arrive early to secure a good spot, as the ceremony continues to draw large numbers of spectators. No other alterations to the format of the ceremony have been announced.
The retreat ceremony, held at the Wagah border near Amritsar, marks the daily lowering of the national flags of India and Pakistan and is accompanied by a synchronized display of military drill and patriotic music.
Local businesses anticipate a shift in peak visitor hours but remain optimistic that the event will retain its appeal under the revised timing.