The Indian Army flagged off the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Expedition from Dwarka in Gujarat on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The event began from the Dwarka shaktipeeth and the Jagat Mandir temple, and the expedition team travelled on motorcycles.
The purpose of the expedition is to travel across India to various karmabhoomi (places of service) and ranbhoomi (battlefields). The route includes locations of military and historical significance in the country.
Composition and Organisation of the Expedition
The expedition is led by Major General Sandeep Singh of the Indian Army. The team includes Army personnel and veterans who are participating in the motorcycle journey.
The motorcycles used in the expedition are Arrow 650s and Harley Davidsons. These vehicles departed from Dwarka as part of the start of the journey.
Route and Itinerary
The expedition’s route passes through multiple Indian states and terrain types, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The itinerary includes visits to sites of military significance such as battlefields and memorials in northern India. The expedition team plans to visit key locations of historical and operational relevance to the Indian Army.
Purpose of the Expedition
The expedition is intended to connect places that are described as karmabhoomi (sites of service) and ranbhoomi (battlefields). It is designed to enable participants to understand and engage with locations tied to India’s military history and service heritage.
Conclusion
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Expedition commenced on 18 February 2026 from Dwarka, Gujarat. The motorcycle expedition aims to travel through multiple Indian states, visiting locations of military significance and connecting sites of service and battlefields.