Archive · 24 Nov 2025
India, Nepal to hold 19th Suryakiran exercise in Uttarakhand
India and Nepal are going to have a big practice session called Suryakiran.
It's the 19th time they're doing this.
They'll practice fighting in jungles and mountains and learn from each other.
They'll also use special technology to work better together.
This practice helps them be ready for real situations and makes their friendship stronger.
They do this every year, taking turns in each other's countries.
Last time, India sent 334 soldiers to Nepal for the practice.
They learned about fighting, flying, medical help, and even taking care of the environment.
India and Nepal have been helping each other for a long time, especially during big disasters like earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic.
India and Nepal to conduct the 19th Suryakiran exercise from November 25 to December 8 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
Exercise focuses on jungle warfare, counter-terrorism, and technology integration in mountainous terrain.
Aims to enhance operational synergy, interoperability, and share best practices between the two armies.
Previous edition held in Saljhandi, Nepal, from December 31, 2024, to January 13, with 334 Indian personnel.
Exercise strengthens defence cooperation, camaraderie, and mutual trust between India and Nepal.
- Who
- India and Nepal
- What
- 19th Suryakiran military exercise
- When
- November 25 to December 8
- Where
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To strengthen operational synergy in jungle warfare and counter-terrorism in mountainous terrain
- Exercise Name
- Suryakiran
- Edition
- 19th
- Location
- Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
- Duration
- November 25 to December 8
- Focus Areas
- Jungle warfare, counter-terrorism, technology integration
- Indian Contingent Size
- 334 personnel (previous edition)
- Previous Edition Location
- Saljhandi, Nepal
- Previous Edition Dates
- December 31, 2024 to January 13