Tourism will get a boost in Leh-Ladakh. With the opening of Zojila Pass, Siachen Base Camp has opened for tourists. Galwan Valley will open for tourists from June 15. Permission will not be required to go to Siachen Base Camp.
With the early opening of the Zojila Pass, which connects Leh to the rest of the country, the Siachen Base Camp has opened for tourists. Similarly, the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh will also be opened for tourists from June 15 via Shyok village. This is the same place adjacent to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where a violent clash took place five years ago.
Access to the Galwan Valley is currently prohibited. Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, has said that tourists will not need any prior permission to visit the Siachen Base Camp.
Recently, a delegation led by CEC Tashi Gyalson has also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In this, along with development in various areas of Ladakh , special talks were also held about tourism and connectivity. This delegation has been assured of all possible support from the Center. Gyalson has said that ‘this will be the first time that Galwan Valley will open for tourists.’ Let us tell you that on the night of June 15, 2020, the Indian Army fought very bravely against the Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley. Despite being in small numbers, Indian soldiers led by Colonel Santosh Babu inflicted heavy losses on the Chinese soldiers. According to the official report, India lost 20 brave soldiers, but the Chinese army suffered much more than that.
Due to the early opening of Zojila Pass, other tourist places including Siachen Base Camp have got a chance to open early. Siachen Base Camp is the world’s highest war zone. The Indian Army is always deployed here. In Siachen Base Camp, tourists will get a chance to know about the life of army soldiers. They will also be able to understand the difficult conditions here.
Zojila Pass connects Ladakh to the rest of India. It is usually closed in winter due to snowfall. Its early opening will promote tourism in Leh-Ladakh. Now tourists will be able to go to Siachen Base Camp without any hassle. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has achieved a major achievement by opening Zojila Pass early.
The Galwan Valley is on the eastern side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This valley is surrounded by rugged terrain. To the north is the Karakoram mountain range. The Galwan Valley is known for its difficult climate and strategic importance. It is near Aksai Chin, a disputed area between India and China.
