Indian tourists can now visit Siachen Glacier Base Camp without any special permits

Siachen Glacier, one of the world’s longest glaciers and the world's highest battlefield due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan, will now be open to tourists. The region was closed for any tourism-related activities in the past due to military tensions.

If reports are to go by, Ladakh’s Tourism Department has announced that Indian tourists can now travel to the civil tourist facility near Siachen Base Camp without any special permit. It is important to note that the Siachen Glacier region is under the control of the Indian military.

The Siachen Base Camp is located at the base of the Siachen Glacier in the eastern Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. The area starting from Siachen Base Camp at 12,000 ft to 15,000 ft is open for tourism. However, areas beyond that are still off limits.



The base camp also serves as a memorial to honor the soldiers who lost their lives during military operations in the Siachen Glacier region. It features a war memorial that commemorates the sacrifices made by the Indian Army personnel in defending the nation's interests in this high-altitude and challenging terrain.


As per the reports, domestic tourists can now visit the area without any authorisation or NOC from the authorities. However, the District Administration will continue to collect the environmental fee.


Located in Nubra Valley, Siachen Base Camp is one of the most interesting tourist destinations that you need to have on your wishlist. You might want to avoid winter as temperature is known to go down to -60 degrees Celsius.