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Indian Army soldiers from the Trishakti Corps just finished a tough route march in Sikkim. They carried all their gear and marched for six days through steep, icy terrain up to 17,000 feet. Army leaders say this kind of training is vital, as technology can't replace a soldier's grit and teamwork. This exercise shows their commitment to being ready to defend the nation's frontiers in any condition.

Key Points: Indian Army Trishakti Corps Route March Sikkim High Altitude

  • Troops carried full operational loads replicating real battlefield conditions
  • The 6-day march tested physical stamina and mental resilience in extreme cold
  • Exercise reaffirms the primacy of human endurance over technology constraints
  • Part of ongoing high-altitude training including recent joint diving with MARCOS
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Indian Army troops undertake route march in Sikkim's rugged terrain

Indian Army troops complete a grueling 6-day route march across Sikkim's rugged terrain at 17,000 feet, testing endurance and operational readiness.

"Technology enhances our capabilities, but it is the soldier’s grit and teamwork that ultimately wins battles. - Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla"

New Delhi, Sep 16

Troops of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps successfully completed a route march with full battle loads across the challenging terrain of Sikkim, reaching altitudes of up to 17,000 feet.

The march, conducted over six days and nights from September 9-15 through steep gradients, icy winds, and rugged tracks, tested the soldiers’ physical stamina, mental resilience, and collective spirit.

According to officials, each soldier carried his full operational load — weapons, equipment, and survival gear — replicating battlefield conditions in high-altitude areas.

“While the Army continues to integrate modern technology, drones, and smart logistics into its operations, such exercises remain indispensable,” said PRO Defence.

“They ensure that soldiers are prepared to operate even in situations where technology may be constrained, reaffirming the primacy of human endurance and adaptability,” he added.

Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla, GOC, Trishakti Corps, stated, “Technology enhances our capabilities, but it is the soldier’s grit and teamwork that ultimately wins battles. This march reinforces confidence in our ability to fight and prevail in the harshest conditions.”

The successful completion of this march reflects the Trishakti Warriors’ commitment to operational readiness and their role in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers in the eastern Himalayas.

This comes days after Indian Army and Navy held high-altitude combat diving training in Sikkim from August 30 to September 5.

“A joint Scuba and Combat Diving Exercise was conducted by the Indian Army PARA (Special Forces) and the Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) in Sikkim at an altitude of 17,000 feet, from August 30 to September 5,” said a press release from Defence PRO last week.

During the training, participants carried out open circuit air diving, closed circuit pure oxygen diving, dives up to a depth of 17 metres in extreme cold-water conditions, and combat night diving.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate our soldiers' efforts, I hope the army is also investing in better equipment to reduce the physical burden on them. Technology should complement human effort, not just be an add-on.
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Aditya G
Sikkim's terrain is one of the toughest in the world. The fact that our soldiers train in such extreme conditions shows why we have one of the best armies globally. Proud moment!
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Sarah B
The joint training with MARCOS shows excellent coordination between forces. This level of preparation is crucial given the strategic importance of our eastern borders. Well done!
Karthik V
Six days and nights in those conditions? Bhai, just thinking about it gives me chills. These men are made of different stuff altogether. Respect from Bangalore! 🙏
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Michael C
The combination of traditional endurance training with modern tech like drones shows smart military thinking. India's defense preparedness is impressive and reassuring for citizens.

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