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Siachen is disputed territory, India can't open it for tourism: Pakistan

On October 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian government had decided to open the entire area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post for tourism purposes

Siachen avalanche: Army Chief apprises Rajnath Singh of ground situation

A group of eight persons, including six Army personnel, were struck by the avalanche at an altitude of 19,000 ft at around 3 pm on Monday

Tourists can visit Siachen, see how Army works in tough place: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh inaugurates the Colonel Chewang Rinchin Bridge on Shyok River, located about 45 km from India's border with China.

Siachen area, world's highest battlefield, now open to tourists: Rajnath

The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone in the world

41 soldiers killed in Siachen since 2013: Govt

Siachen records more deaths of troops 4 months than last 3 years

Since 2013, 41 soldiers martyred on Siachen glacier: Govt

In 2015, 9 soldiers died on the Glacier, while until February 18, 2016, 14 soldiers have lost their lives

Will ensure soldiers in difficult terrain are properly compensated: Parrikar

Saluting the brave soldiers, Parrikar added that the government would ensure giving proper compensation to all those working in difficult terrains

Life in Siachen

On the icy river, where the body is pushed to the limit, Indian soldiers fight an everyday battle to survive

A soldier remembers his days at Siachen

A medical officer posted at Siachen in 1984 recalls how soldiers coped with life on the glacier