Discover India’s Battlefield Tourism: Govt Launches App for Historic Sites

Government Launches Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App to Promote Battlefield Tourism in India, Featuring Iconic Sites Like Siachen, Galwan, Longewala, and More

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India has a very good number of historical battlefields of valor, bravery, and sacrifice. With the aim of developing tourism in the places, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan-a mobile app which will guide the tourists across the most iconic military locations in the country. From the treacherous heights of Siachen to the dramatic landscapes of Galwan and Longewala, the app is likely to make battlefield tourism accessible and educational for everyone.

Siachen and Galwan: The World’s Highest Battlefield and More

Siachen is regarded as the world’s battlefield with an altitude of more than 20,000 feet above sea level. This is one of the areas where military operations have been done by Pakistani forces against Indian forces under extreme conditions with tough terrain. Thus, it has even become a place that holds an important place in India’s history related to its defense. Thanks to the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app, this place allows visitors to view the Siachen Base Camp at a height of up to 15,000 feet and gives one an understanding of why it has such strategic significance.

Another important place that the application speaks about is Galwan Valley. In 2020, this far-off valley became a background for the deadliest clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers. The application gives historical accounts of the Galwan conflict so that visitors will get a deep insight into the sacrifice and bravery of Indian soldiers.

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Longewala: A Landmark of the 1971 War

For the interested visitor, Longewala battlefield in Rajasthan is a must-visit place. Famous and made so popular by the 1997 Bollywood film Border, this place gained fame for the heroic defense of the Indian Army during the 1971 war. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app guides one to Longewala War Memorial where they can pay their respects to the fallen soldiers and watch a documentary on the historic battle.
Longewala is one of the must-visit places for the battlefield tourist who could see for himself the brilliance of Indian Army tactics in this battle. Inclusion of Longewala by the app signifies its importance as an educational site and as a reminder of the defence legacy of the nation.

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Other Battlefield Sites

• The launch does not end at these famous locations. It includes other major landmarks of India as well, for example, Kargil War Memorial, wherein visitors can offer tributes to the martyrs who fought against the Kargil war in the year 1999. Amongst the more important places are:
  
• Doklam in Bhutan. This is where, in 2017, Indian and Chinese troops had a stand-off over a road construction attempt.
  
• Kibithoo and Bum-La in Arunachal Pradesh are important sites in the annals of the defense of India.
  
• Rezang-La and Pangong Tso in Ladakh have also been witness to some clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the past.
  
• Cho-La in Sikkim is another strategic place in India’s military history.

Re-establishment of Local Economy and Military History

Encouraged by this concept, the government is trying to promote battlefield tourism so that history and legacy related to India’s armed forces can be preserved while reviving the fortunes of the local economy. The scenic beauty surrounding these battlefields can be enjoyed while one learns about the sacrifices made by the soldiers. This will create a sense of patriotism among tourists while giving an authentic account of India’s defense history.
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app opens doors to places that many have never seen before, and thus, the military history of India has never been closer.

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