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Turtuk | Last outpost of India | Gateway to Siachen Glacier

Turtuk is the final outpost of Indian-controlled Ladakh before entering Pakistan-controlled Gilgit-Baltistan. The hamlet serves as one of the access points to the Siachen Glacier. Turtuk is well-known for its fruit variety, particularly apricots. Turtuk is well-known for its fruit variety, particularly apricots. Turtuk was part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir until 1971, when Major Chewang Rinchen…