Historic Territorial Army Expedition: From Siachen Glacier to Indira Point

A groundbreaking expedition from the icy Siachen Glacier to the southern tip of India, Indira Point, traversed 5,500 km by cycling, sailing, and scuba diving, marking 75 years of the Territorial Army. The 54-day journey aimed to raise environmental awareness and honor India's defence forces.

An unprecedented expedition spanning the icy Siachen Glacier to Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, covered 5,500 km via cycling, sailing, and scuba diving to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Territorial Army.

The 54-day adventure, which concluded on Saturday, began on July 30 from Siachen Glacier Base Camp, flagged off by the Commander of the prestigious Siachen Brigade. This expedition aimed not only to honor the Territorial Army's platinum jubilee but also to engage with local communities and raise environmental awareness.

Participants cycled through the high-altitude terrains of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, paid homage at the National War Memorial in Delhi, and interacted with local villagers, students, and public representatives all the way to Campbell Bay. The journey also included air travel to Sri Vijaya Puram and sailing between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, culminating in the hoisting of the Indian tricolour underwater at Indira Point.

(With inputs from agencies.)