Amritsar to Lahore: Crossing the Border Between India & Pakistan

A thoughtful and evocative journey across one of the world’s most fraught borders.

In Amritsar to Lahore, acclaimed writer Stephen Alter retraces a historic route across the India–Pakistan border, traveling by train, road, and mountain passes to explore the human legacy of Partition. Beginning and ending in New Delhi, Alter moves through Amritsar, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and the hills of Mussoorie and Murree, blending vivid travel observations with deep historical insight.

More than a travelogue, this book examines how borders shape memory, identity, and national mythology. Through conversations with ordinary people, personal encounters, and reflections on shared culture, Alter reveals the enduring connections between India and Pakistan beneath decades of political division. Written with empathy, clarity, and restraint, the book offers a rare, balanced perspective on a region often seen only through conflict.

An essential read for travelers, history readers, and anyone interested in South Asia, Partition, and the human cost of borders.

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