Siachen Glacier is a 76 km long glacier in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas, disputed by India and Pakistan. It is the second-longest glacier in the world's non-polar areas and has a rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Siachen Glacier conflict began in 1984 when India occupied the strategic Saltoro Ridge under Operation Meghdoot. This glacier , the highest battlefield in the world, saw numerous skirmishes until a 2003 ceasefire. India controls the glacier and its tributaries, while Pakistan holds lower positions, marking a continued military standoff in the harshest of conditions. Learn about the second-longest glacier in midlatitudes, located in the Karakoram mountains where Pakistan, India, and China meet. See a stunning astronaut's photograph of the glacier and its tributaries, moraines, and shadows. Learn about the Siachen Glacier , the world's highest battleground and a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. Find out its strategic importance, the conflict history, the ecological significance and the way forward.
