264 km, 18,000 ft, 12 days: Indian Army team’s gruelling Silk Route expedition begins

A team of the Indian Army has embarked on a 12-day Summer Expedition along the historic Old Silk Route in Ladakh, traversing 264 km across altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 18,000 feet.

“Retracing one of Asia’s oldest trade routes, the expedition celebrates Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage while fostering endurance, teamwork and leadership in one of the world’s most challenging terrains”.

“Honouring the past, embracing the present and strengthening the enduring bond between the Indian Army and the people of Ladakh”, wrote the Fire & Fury Corps of the Army on X.