siachen glacier

In an exclusive interview, Sonam Wangchuk reveals details of the fully portable solar-heated tents he has invented for the Indian Army to use in freezing high-altitude zones like Galwan Valley.

"At those heights, people are in danger all the time. Stanzin Padma was definitely among the most important assets we had there,” says a senior army officer.

Without the ingenuity of Ghulam Hassan, a mason, there would be no THOISE (Transit Halt Of Indian Soldiers Enroute-to Siachen) airbase.

A dead engine, sub-zero temperatures and even some artillery shelling did not faze these men, whose 1990 rescue has since become a legend.

Once on the verge of extinction, they are now making a comeback. Considering how cute they are, this is definitely a reason to celebrate!

Fighting in all of India's wars, Ladakh Scouts are among the most decorated units of the Indian Army, racking up a staggering 605 military honours and medals!

"We have almost finalised the project under which a large number of items required for troops deployed in Siachen Glacier will be manufactured in India through the involvement of the private sector."

Build under the Project Himank, this challenging project was completed in a limited working window and removes a major bottle-neck in Leh's Nubra Valley!

The Government on Thursday, notified in the Gazette that the increased payments are among the higher allowances.

The Indian Army conducts an annual trek to Siachen glacier for civilians, between August to September every year. The expedition for civilians was started for the first time in 2007 and is organised by the Army Adventure Wing. About 30-40 civilians are selected.