Ep 4 Firozpur | Hussainiwala Retreat Ceremony | Bhagat Singh Samadhi | History & Street Food

In Episode 4 of our Punjab Series, we explore the historic city of Firozpur, located near the India–Pakistan border in Punjab. Firozpur is known for its military history, freedom struggle connections, and the famous Hussainiwala Border Retreat Ceremony. This is the last episode of the Punjab Series. If you wish to support this channel: YouTube Member Programme : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuxLOUo41P3eEAW8U-Dwjg/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/visa2explore Channel merchandise: https://kadakmerch.com/collections/visa2explore Gadgets that we use: Primary camera - https://amzn.to/2Vkvs2I Secondary camera - https://amzn.to/3ftmjvo Gadgets we use: Primary camera - https://amzn.to/3zZWjjo Secondary camera- https://amzn.to/3C5525B Date of Journey - 25th Feb 2026 We begin this episode by visiting Hussainiwala Border, located about 12 km from Firozpur. Every evening, the Retreat Ceremony is held here, similar to the Wagah Border ceremony, where soldiers of India and Pakistan perform a synchronized parade and lower the national flags. Retreat Ceremony Timings • Summer (April–September): 5:30 PM • Winter (October–March): 5:00 PM The ceremony lasts around 30 minutes and attracts visitors from across the country. After the ceremony, we visited the museum inside the Hussainiwala complex, where several historic pistols, rifles, and war equipment used during different wars are displayed. The museum gives visitors a glimpse of the sacrifices and bravery of the Indian Armed Forces. Later in the evening, we checked into our hotel in Firozpur and had a wonderful meet-up with our subscribers. Date of Journey - 26th Feb 2026 The next morning, we started our day with a morning walk in the Firozpur Cantonment area. The cantonment is beautifully maintained and open for the public, making it a peaceful place for walking and exercise. After the walk, we headed to one of the most popular food joints in the city — Ramu Halwai. Here we enjoyed a simple yet delicious breakfast: Poori Subji – ₹20 (2 Poori) Lassi – ₹40 After breakfast, we travelled again to Hussainiwala to visit the Samadhi Sthal of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. The complex also has the Samadhi of Batukeshwar Dutt and Maa Vidyawati (mother of Bhagat Singh). During this visit, we were accompanied by Mr. Pradeep Deswal, a researcher and historian who has deep knowledge of India's freedom fighters. We had earlier met him while filming our Cellular Jail Andaman Series, and also while covering Rajguru’s ancestral house in Khed, Maharashtra near Pune. At the Samadhi Sthal, we offered Pushpanjali and discussed an important historical question: If Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were executed in Lahore Jail, how did their Samadhi Sthal come to be in Hussainiwala near Firozpur? Pradeep ji explains the lesser-known story of how the British authorities secretly took their bodies out of Lahore Jail late at night, attempted to cremate them hurriedly using kerosene near the banks of the Sutlej River, and tried to avoid public outrage. However, local villagers noticed the flames from a distance and rushed to the spot. They recovered the remains and performed the proper last rites, which eventually led to the creation of the memorial at Hussainiwala. We also discuss: The inspiring life of Bhagat Singh, who was deeply fond of reading books, His intellectual curiosity and knowledge at the age of just 23, The role of Maa Vidyawati, Bhagat Singh’s mother, The contribution of Batukeshwar Dutt, his revolutionary companion Inside the complex, we also saw the Virtual Train Journey Coach, where earlier visitors could experience a virtual historical ride. Unfortunately, this attraction has been closed since 2022. One of the most special moments of this episode was when we had the opportunity to speak with Bharti Dutt ji, the daughter of Batukeshwar Dutt, through a video call. This episode is not just about travel — it is about remembering the sacrifices of the heroes who fought for India’s freedom.