A movie depicting the expedition of Karakoram Range 'Exploring the Third Pole' was screenee at Shaurya Smarak on Tuesday.
Jitu Vartak directed the movie and was produced by NS Thapa.
A record of the exploration of Karakoram Range often referredto as the Third Pole by an expedition of Indian Army in 1981. This expedition was able to climb three peaks higher in the unknown regionsof the Black Mountains.
The great Karakoram range is 500 km (311 mi) in length and is the most heavily glaciayed part of the world outside the polar regions. The Siachen Glacier at 76 kilometres (47 mi) and the Biafo Glacier at 63 kilometres (39 mi) rank as the world's second and third longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
Due to its altitude and ruggedness, the Karakoram is much less inhabited than parts of the Himalayas further east. European explorers first visited early in the 19th century, followed by British surveyors starting in 1856.
It is to be noted that every day movies based on the bravery of the Indian army, air force, navy and police are being screened at Shaurya Smarak.
The regular film screening is being organised as a tribute to their contributions and their sacrifices.
