GUWAHATI: The Indian Army conducted familiarisation tour of Defence Attachés of 29 countries to historic Natu La Pass and other places of tourist interest in Sikkim during the first two days of May.
The aim of the visit was to showcase the operational challenges and the environment under which the Indian Army operate in these remote and inhospitable terrain.
The Defence Attachés visited Chhangu lake, Banjhakari waterfall, Himalayan Zoological Park and other such scenic places reflecting beautiful and diverse land, tradition and cultural heritage of India.
The group visited Natu La on Thursday and an interesting moment happened during the tour when Maj Gen Yu Haibo, Defence Attaché of China met the PLA officers and soldiers across the wire fence that demarcates the border between two nations at Natu La.
The visiting group was also briefed by the GOC Black Cat Division, who later interacted with the visiting delegation and gave them the perspective of the area.