Independence Day 2026: 10 Tallest National Flag Installations Across India

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, the Tricolour will once again adorn the skyline of India. Several places in India have put up gigantic national flags, which have become monuments and symbols of patriotism in themselves.

Some of them stand higher than 400 feet from the ground level, while some of them have gained importance due to their association with India’s freedom movement, Indian Armed Forces, and Indian nationalism. The 418 feet Tricolour at the Attari-Wagah Border is one of the tallest national flags in India.

Here are 10 such places where you can visit during Independence Day in India.

Top-10 India’s tallest National Flag Installations to Visit

1. Attari Wagah Border, Punjab – 418 Feet

The Attari Wagah Joint Check Post located at Amritsar has one of the most well-known and, as per the source, tallest flag installations of India.

The flagpole is approximately around 418 feet in the height and it was inaugurated in the October 2023, and it replaced the existing flag installation which stood at 360 feet tall. It is said to be about 18 feet taller than the flagpole installed on the Pakistani side of the border.

This site is especially significant owing to the daily Beating Retreat ritual performed there making the gigantic Tricolour one of India’s most known border rituals.

2. Belagavi, Karnataka – 361 Feet

The Fort Lake at Belagavi houses a very tall flag installation of India measuring about 110 meters (361 feet).

The flagpole was originally inaugurated in 2018 but later relaunched in 2023 due to damage caused to the earlier flag by rain and wind storms.

This place is of importance due to its proximity to the heritage zone of the Belagavi Fort area.

3. Bhakti Shakti Chowk, Pune – 351 Feet

A national flag is seen fluttering from a pole of approximately 107 meters (351 feet) height at the Bhakti Shakti Chowk in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad.

The flag installation at Bhakti Shakti Chowk was constructed by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation back in 2018. Bhakti Shakti Chowk has become one of the important landmarks of the place since then.

4. Gandhi Mandap, Guwahati – 319.5 Feet

The national flag pole in Gandhi Mandap which is situated in the Sarania Hills in Guwahati is about 319.5 feet high.

This national flag was installed in 2018 as part of the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

The height and the location of the Tricolor ensure that it can be seen from many places in the city.

5. Police Garden, Kolhapur – 303 Feet

There is a national flag pole that stands about 303 feet high in the Police Garden in the Kasaba Bawada area of Kolhapur.

This national flag was installed on May 1, 2017 as part of Maharashtra Day. There are also exhibits related to India’s struggle for freedom and the armed forces in the garden.

Thus, the site is symbolic of not only the national flag but also the military and historical heritage of India.

6. Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad – 291 Feet

Sanjeevaiah Park which is located beside the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad has a national flagpole that is about 291 feet high.

The flag pole was installed in June 2016 as part of Telangana Formation Day celebration. The giant flag itself is about 108 feet by 72 feet.

Thus, the flag is particularly prominent due to its location and has become a landmark of Hyderabad.

7. Pahari Mandir, Ranchi – 293 Feet

Pahari Mandir in Ranchi has a flag mast that stands at approximately 293 feet high, and used to be one of the tallest national flags of India.

The Tricolour installation was erected in 2016. Nevertheless, due to weather and maintenance issues, the installation has experienced some problems at times.

Therefore, anyone who plans to visit it should ensure beforehand that it is accessible at the time.

8. National Military Memorial, Bengaluru – 207-213 Feet

National Military Memorial in Bengaluru is an amazing monument which includes the Tricolour placed on the flag mast, which stands at about 207-213 feet tall.

Situated close to Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park, the memorial is dedicated to Indian soldiers who lost their lives while serving the country.

The presence of the national flag makes the monument much more patriotic and a significant place to celebrate Independence Day in Bengaluru.

9. Town Park, Faridabad – 250 Feet

In Town Park in Sector 12, Faridabad, the national flag installation stands at approximately 250 feet high.

At the time of its unveiling in 2015, it was declared the world’s tallest Indian national flag. The Tricolour is rather big, measuring 96 feet by 64 feet.