Longewala War Memorial, <em>Jaisalmer</em>
Jaisalmer

Longewala War Memorial, Jaisalmer

About Longewala War Memorial

This war memorial is also a symbol of the bravery of Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, under whose decisive leadership the battle was won. This battle was also an inspiration for the Bollywood movie “Border” and is a go-to place for the Jaisalmer trip. The war memorial showcases the weapons, uniforms, and other remnants worth looking at. This is also a place where tourists can walk close to the India-Pakistan border. The war memorial also screens a film about the battle and is a must-watch when visiting this place. 

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Open 7 days a week
Free entry
Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday08:00 – 18:00
Wednesday08:00 – 18:00
Thursday08:00 – 18:00
Friday08:00 – 18:00
Saturday08:00 – 18:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00
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Longewala War Memorial Highlights

• Experience what it is like to walk close to the India-Pakistan border amidst the dry and arid Thar desert. 
• Visit the war memorial and pay tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 war. 
• Visit the museum and check out the different types of remnants from the war. 
• Watch the film in the museum about the battle of Longewala to know more about the war and its history.
• Check out the abandoned tanks and vehicles of the Pakistan army that were destroyed during the war. 

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Point of Interest for Longewala War Memorial

Explore the Museum

Explore the Museum

There is a museum at the Longewala War Memorial that houses the abandoned tanks and weapons used in the 1971 war. Many of these exhibits are housed with the intention to keep the memory of the war alive. Apart from tanks, you can also find uniforms of the army officers and personal belongings from the war. While the entry to this museum is free, you will have to pay to watch the movie made about this war.

Walk to the Border

Walk to the Border

Longewala is one of the few places where tourists can walk as close as possible to the India-Pakistan border. Visiting the border can give a sense of understanding about how the place looked during the 1971 war. It’s also interesting to know that the prominent Bollywood film “Border” was made based on this war. Although the entire place is known to be almost barren, it is worth a visit. 


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