The troops of Golden Key division of Indian Army have successfully accomplished an extensive mountaineering expedition of Garhwal Himalayas.
The General Officer Commanding of Golden Key Division flagged in the mountaineering expedition team of ‘Sada Aage Sabse Aage’ on Monday.
The expedition to Kedarnath which is located at an altitude of 3584 metre above Mean Sea level was undertaken by troops of the Engineering Regiment of the division.
The expedition was flagged off on September 30 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Year of the Engineering Regiment.
The army authorities informed that the expedition was the ultimate test for men, pitting them against the most unpredictable high altitude weather conditions and terrain.
The expedition was organised to familiarise the population living in the Garhwal Ranges about the reputation, strengths and the valour of the Indian Army besides widening the horizon of the troops towards the varied flora and fauna of the picturesque region.
The golden key Division claimed that the expedition showcased the spirit of adventure and quest for challenges, which symbolises the Indian Army in general and the Golden Key Division in particular.