After India's announcement of the expedition that year, Pakistan had lodged a strong protest calling it against peace efforts between the two countries.
The members of the trek congregated at Leh where they were imparted adequate training and equipment to undertake the trek.
The entire trek will be supervised by Army under expert mountaineers to ensure the safety of the trekkers.
“We had seen this terrain only in photographs and heard its stories, but thanks to Army, we have got this life time opportunity to see and experience this wonderful part of our country,” an expedition member said.
India and Pakistan have been holding talks at the level of Defence Secretaries to resolve the Siachen issue.
