Pune, Dec. 10 -- The Indian Army's Hot Air Ballooning (HAB) Expedition from Bhopal to Pune was formally concluded in Pune on Wednesday.

Conducted under the aegis of the Indian Army Adventure Wing by the Hot Air Ballooning Node at EME Centre, Bhopal, the expedition was flagged off on November 30. Covering over 750 kilometres, the team traversed varied terrain from the Narmada Valley in Madhya Pradesh to the Western Ghats in Maharashtra with scheduled halts at Mhow, Sambhajinagar and Ahilyanagar.

At each location, the team interacted with local youth, offering them an opportunity to witness this unique adventure sport and learn about the Indian Army's commitment to fostering a spirit of exploration and resilience.

A major highlight of th...