All-woman bike rally held to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 24

A bike rally was organised under the aegis of Headquarters Uniform Force to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrating the decisive victory in the 1999 Kargil War.

The ‘All Woman Motorbike Rally,’ planned from Leh to Kargil, traversed the challenging terrain of Ladakh, including Khardung La and Umling La, the world’s two highest motorable passes.

The rally team comprised 25 experienced women riders from across India, mainly military spouses, serving women officers, and other ranks. The rally spanned 16 days, commencing at the Leh War Memorial and culminating at the Kargil War Memorial.

En route, the riders paid homage to martyrs at five major memorials in Ladakh: Hall of Fame (Leh), Siachen War Memorial, Rezang La War Memorial (Chushul), Trishul War Memorial (Karu), and Kargil War Memorial. Additionally, the women riders had the opportunity to cross Khardung La (18,380 feet) and Umling La (19,300 feet), the world’s highest motorable passes.

Various civil agencies collaborated with the Indian Army in organising the bike rally, showcasing their reverence for the bravehearts of the Kargil War.