Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Indian Army Sets Asian Record
The Indian Army recently completed a hot air balloon expedition from Bhopal to Pune, covering 750 kilometers.
This journey set a new Asian record for the longest duration hot air balloon flight in India, lasting 8 hours and 44 minutes.
The team traveled through different terrains, including the Narmada Valley and the Western Ghats, and made stops at Mhow, Sambhajinagar, and Ahilyanagar.
During their journey, they interacted with local youth, sharing their experiences and encouraging them to explore adventure sports and consider joining the Indian Army.
The expedition highlighted the values of courage, discipline, and teamwork, inspiring both the team members and the young audience.
The Indian Army Hot Air Ballooning Expedition set a new Asian record for the longest duration flight in India, covering 750 kilometers from Bhopal to Pune.
The non-stop flight lasted 8 hours and 44 minutes, earning a place in the Asian Book of Records.
The expedition traversed varied terrains, including the Narmada Valley and the Western Ghats, with scheduled halts at Mhow, Sambhajinagar, and Ahilyanagar.
The team interacted with local youth, promoting adventure sports and the values of courage, discipline, and teamwork.
The expedition was organized by the Indian Army Adventure Wing and showcased the military's commitment to adventure and sports.
- Who
- Indian Army Hot Air Ballooning Expedition team
- What
- Set a record for the longest duration hot air balloon flight in India
- When
- November 30, 2025
- Where
- From Bhopal to Pune, covering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
- Why
- To showcase military professionalism, endurance, and teamwork, and to inspire the nation's youth
- Expedition Route
- Bhopal to Pune
- Distance Covered
- 750 kilometers
- Duration of Flight
- 8 hours and 44 minutes
- Record Achieved
- Longest duration hot air balloon flight in India
- Organized By
- Indian Army Adventure Wing
- Key Locations
- Narmada Valley, Western Ghats, Mhow, Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar
- Expedition Flagged Off
- November 30, 2025
