Pul Kanjari is a heritage site near the Wagah border, about 35 km from Amritsar. Its ruined fort, baoli, temple, gurdwara and mosque bring together several layers of local history, making it a historic day-trip candidate from the city.
- Location: near Daoka and Dhanoa Kalan, on the Wagah border.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM.
- Nearest railway station: Attari Railway Station, 4 km from the site.
Times checked November 2026.
History and setting of Pul Kanjari
Pul Kanjari’s construction is attributed to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who used the baradari as a resting place while travelling with his troops and retinue.
The site includes a ruined fort, a baoli (bathing pool), a temple, a gurdwara and a mosque. The dome beside the baoli contains frescoes depicting scenes from Hindu scripture and the Raj Darbar, framed with floral designs.
A story associates the village with Moran, a dancer from Makhanpura who joined Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s household. During the early seventeenth century, Shah Jahan ordered a canal to carry water from the Ravi River to Lahore for the Shalimar gardens; a bridge was later built over it on the Maharaja’s orders.
A war memorial at the site honors those who defended Pul Kanjari during the 1965 and 1971 conflicts.
How do you get from Amritsar to Pul Kanjari?
Pul Kanjari is about 35 km from Amritsar. Arrange transport and confirm the route with your driver or transport provider before setting out.
Sri Guru Ramdass Ji International Airport is the nearest airport, 40 km from Pul Kanjari. Attari Railway Station is the nearest railway station, 4 km away, and Attari Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop, 300 meters from the site. Plan how you will travel from these local transport points to Pul Kanjari.
Border-area access and visitor checks
Pul Kanjari is on the Wagah border, so confirm current access arrangements and any visitor document requirements with an appropriate local or official source before travelling.
If your itinerary includes the border ceremony, the Attari-Wagah border ceremony guide covers that separate visit; check its access arrangements independently.
What to confirm before you go
Incredible India gives Pul Kanjari’s opening hours as 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM. Before leaving Amritsar, confirm the current schedule, entry arrangements and transport plan. For context on the city’s weather and festival calendar when planning a trip, Amritsar’s seasonal and festival planning guide covers the wider timing picture.
Check the official site before you go, and verify access rules and visitor requirements with an official source.
FAQs
Where is Pul Kanjari?
It is near Daoka and Dhanoa Kalan, on the Wagah border, about 35 km from Amritsar and Lahore.
What can you see at Pul Kanjari?
The site has a ruined fort, baoli, temple, gurdwara, mosque and war memorial. Frescoes decorate the dome beside the baoli.
What are Pul Kanjari’s opening hours?
Pul Kanjari’s opening hours are 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule before travelling.