The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) is one of the premier Mountaineering Institutes in the world. Founded on November 4, 1954, by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute conducts a variety of mountaineering and adventure courses which are intensive and give trainees an opportunity to develop skill in mountain climbing, and aims to develop a spirit of adventure in each student.

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) museum was established in 1957. Its objectives are to facilitate educational activities on mountaineering and the mountain environment, preserve the works of Himalayan art and culture, and document the history of Himalayan Mountaineering.

2024年4月28日 · Basic & Advance Mountaineering (March – June : September – November) 20 to 28 days: 17 – 45 Years: Rs 2662/day – AVAILABLE

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION and SEARCH & RESCUE COURSE: Trainees graded “A” in Advance Mountaineering Course can apply; trainees should have passed class-XII. 3: EXPEDITION: Trainee should have completed Basic Mountaineering Course with an “A” grade.

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) is one of the premier mountaineering institutes in the world. Founded on November 4 th, 1954 by none other than Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, the institute is located in the picturesque hill station of Darjeeling.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE, Jawahar Parvat, Darjeeling – 734101. West Bengal, India. Call : +91 – 76022 15312 (Training Office) Email : [email protected]

This programme attempts to initiate you into a training regime that will assist you in enjoying the rigor & discipline of the mountaineering courses. Before you start any exercise program please consult a Doctor to make sure you are fit to carry on with the exercise plan.

The Institute is jointly run by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal. It is governed by an Executive Council (EC) headed by the Defence Minister as its president and the Chief Minister of West Bengal as Vice President.

Sherpa Tenzing Norgay’s historic ascent of Mt. Everest along with Edmund Hillary inspired and guided the country to set up the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling. the first of its kind in India where the climbing legend served as Director of Field Training since its inception.