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.
An 81-year-old resident of Pune, Gopal Vasudev Lele's name has been recorded in the Limca Book of Records for being the oldest person to trek to Himalaya's Rupin Pass.
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