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The agreement
for the operationalisation of Bus Service between Amritsar
and Lahore, which was finalized during the second round of
Technical Level talks held in New Delhi in September 2005,
was signed on Decmber 21, 2005 at Lahore. It was decided that
this bus service would commence on January 20, 2006 from Lahore
to Amritsar and on January 24, 2006 from Amritsar to Lahore.
First
Lahore - Amritsar bus from Pakistan “DOSTI” (Friendship)
crossed the Joint Check Post of the Wagah Border at 11.30
am on January 20, 2006. It bridged the gap between two Punjabs
(East and West), that were divided by the Redcliff Line 58
years ago. The people showered rose petals, as the Punjab
Police band played the song “Ghar aaya mera pardesi”.
When the bus entered the Indian Territory, A warm welcome
was given to the DOSTI bus by Mr.Sardul Singh (Excise Minister,
Punjab), Mr.Raj Kumar (An M.L.A.), Mr.Sunil Dutti (Mayor,
Municipal Corporation Amritsar), Mr.Narinderjeet Singh (Director
State Transport, Punjab) and Mr.Kirandeep Singh Bhullar (Deputy
Commissioner, Amritsar).
The Indian
Bus “PUNJ-AAB” (named after five rivers in the
state) is the third road link between India and Pakistan.
First bus link between India and Pakistan was launched in
1999 between Delhi and Lahore. The second bus link opened
between Srinagar and Muzzafarabad in Pakistan in April 2005.
The fourth bus service between Amritsar and Nankana Sahib
linking the city of Golden Temple with the birthplace of Guru
Nanak Dev Ji – The Founder Of Sikh Faith – will
be begin very soon.
The bus
service would also help in increasing trade between both the
countries. The Joint Secretary of Ministry of Communication,
Pakistan, Mr.Firdaus Alam, said he was hopeful that more and
more passengers would use the bus service in future. He said
both India and Pakistan were contemplating opening VISA centers
in Amritsar and Lahore to make the 66 KMs long journey hassle-free
and enjoyable.
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Prerequisite
& Procedure for Booking of Tickets |
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It
is for the information of the general public that the Amritsar
– Lahore Bus will operate on regular basis on Tuesday
and Saturday from Amritsar and on every Wednesday and Friday
from Lahore. The schedule of operation of this bus service will
be :-
Every Tuesday and Saturday :
Amritsar to Lahore from International Bus Terminal. Youth Hostel,
G.T. Road Amritsar at 9:30 A.M.(IST).
Every
Wednesday and Friday :
Lahore to Amritsar from 66 D –I, Gulberg – III,Lahore.9
A.M.(PST).
Tickets are available at ::
International
Bus Terminal,
Youth Hostel,
G.T.Road, Amritsar.
The Passengers have to report at least two hours before the
departure of the bus.
Prerequisites:
The following prerequisites are to be fulfilled before issue
of ticket:
1. Passport: All intending passengers should
have a valid passport.
2. Visa : The Intending passengers will obtain
VISA from the High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
at New Delhi for the date/dates on which he intends to visit
Pakistan.
After fulfilling the above mentioned prerequisites, tickets
can be obtained from the reservation counter at International
Bus Terminal, Youth Hostel, G.T.Road, Amritsar on payment
of Rs.750/- for a passenger of 12 years and above age and
Rs.500/- for a child of two years and above, but below 12
years of age. Children below two years of age will be allowed
to travel free.
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TIME |
BUS
STATION |
FARE
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PUNJ-AAB EXPRESS OF PUNJAB ROADWAYS AMRITSAR-1 |
TUESDAY |
9.30 AM IST |
International Youth Hostel, G.T.Road, Amritsar |
RS. 750 IN INDIAN CURRENCY |
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DOSTI OF PAKISTAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION |
SATURDAY |
9.30 AM IST |
International Youth Hostel, G.T.Road, Amritsar |
RS. 750 IN INDIAN CURRENCY |
Lahore-Amritsar |
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PUNJ-AAB EXPRESS OF PUNJAB ROADWAYS AMRITSAR-1 |
WEDNESDAY |
9.00 AM IST |
66, GULBERG-III, LAHORE |
RS.
900 IN PAKISTANI CURRENCY |
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DOSTI OF PAKISTAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION |
FRIDAY |
9.00 AM IST |
66, GULBERG-III, LAHORE
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RS.
900 IN PAKISTANI CURRENCY |
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For any information and clarification please
contact
Terminal Manager, International Bus Terminal,
Youth
Hostel, G.T.Road, Amritsar
or
General Manager,
Punjab Roadways
Amritsar-I.
Phone : 0183-2587070, 0183-2551735, 98720-77559
( 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.)
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