Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Jawa Yezdi and Indian Army Complete Shaurya Vijay Yatra
The Shaurya Vijay Yatra is a special journey organized by Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles and the Indian Army.
It started at the National War Memorial in New Delhi and ended at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, covering 1,900 km.
The ride honored the brave soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War.
Participants included soldiers, families of martyrs, and civilian riders.
They traveled through tough terrains and visited important military landmarks.
The journey was a way to remember the sacrifices of the soldiers and to inspire future generations.
It was flagged off by the Defence Minister and included various types of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles.
The Shaurya Vijay Yatra, organized by Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles and the Indian Army, culminated at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The 1,900-km journey began at the National War Memorial in New Delhi and honored the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War.
Participants included serving and retired defence personnel, Veer Naris, families of martyrs, and civilian riders.
The expedition traveled through rugged terrains and visited key military landmarks such as Chandimandir, Rezang La, and the Leh War Memorial.
The ride was flagged off by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and included a fleet of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles.
- Who
- Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, Indian Army, civilian riders, serving and retired defence personnel, Veer Naris, families of martyrs
- What
- Shaurya Vijay Yatra, a memorial ride to honor the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War
- When
- Culminated on Kargil Vijay Diwas
- Where
- From National War Memorial in New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial in Dras
- Why
- To honor the valour, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War and to preserve the spirit of courage, duty, and selfless service for future generations
Civilian Riders
Military Personnel
Purpose of the Yatra
Civilian Riders
Civilian riders participate to honor and remember the sacrifices of soldiers, fostering a sense of national pride and unity.
Military Personnel
Military personnel see the Yatra as a way to preserve the legacy of the Kargil War and inspire future generations.
- Organizers
- Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles and Indian Army
- Route
- National War Memorial, New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras
- Distance
- 1,900 km
- Key Landmarks
- Chandimandir, Rezang La, Leh War Memorial
- Motorcycles Used
- Jawa 350, Jawa 42, Jawa 42 FJ, Yezdi Adventure, Yezdi Scrambler
- Flagged Off By
- Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh
- Participants
- Serving and retired defence personnel, Veer Naris, families of martyrs, civilian riders
