Srinagar: Two days after taking charge as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and interacted with soldiers guarding the border beyond the heights of 12,000 ft.

Singh, who was accompanied by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Ranbir Singh, saluted the valour of the soldiers and said he will personally send a thank you note to their parents for letting them serve the nation.