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HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling

by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)

15-Day HMI Adventure Course

70+ participants

HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling is a camp by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) for children aged 12–17, open to students across India. Registration closes 15 May 2026.

Mode

In-Person

Fee

₹13,287

Duration

15 days

Format

Individual · Teams of 70

Time needed

Residential, full-time for the 15-day batch.

Key Dates

Registration opens
1 Nov 2025
Registration closes
15 May 2026
Camp
1 Jun 2026 – 15 Jun 2026

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, West Bengal

About This Opportunity

HMI Adventure Course is a 15-day residential adventure programme conducted by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. The course gives young participants a structured introduction to outdoor adventure under qualified instructors, blending classroom training at the HMI campus with multi-day trekking in the Singalila range.

The programme is open to boys and girls aged 12 to 17 and runs in fixed batches across the year. Participants take part in rock climbing, rappelling, obstacle courses, camping, tent pitching, swimming, kayaking, and a graded trek through Jaubari, Kalapokhari, Banglatar, Kainjaley, Goke, and Singla. Each batch concludes with a graduation ceremony at the HMI campus.

Fees are highly subsidised: thirteen thousand two hundred and eighty-seven rupees for Indian participants, covering food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, medicines, and training. Each batch admits up to seventy participants. Trainees must submit a recent medical fitness certificate, demonstrate the ability to complete a fifteen-kilometre trek with a fifteen to eighteen kilogram load, and be able to communicate in Hindi or English.

The Adventure Course is one of the institute's flagship offerings for school-age participants and is designed to build outdoor skills, physical fitness, teamwork, and self-reliance.

Eligibility

Grade Level
Age Range
12 - 17 years
Location
Nationwide

Prerequisites

  • Recent medical fitness certificate from a licensed doctor (not older than 6 months)
  • Ability to complete a 15 km trek up and downhill with a 15-18 kg load within set time
  • Communication in Hindi or English
  • Three months of physical conditioning recommended before the course

Open to boys and girls aged 12 to 17 from India and abroad. Trainees must be physically fit, hold a recent medical fitness certificate, and be able to communicate in Hindi or English.

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Academic Details

Adventure SportsMountaineeringOutdoor EducationPhysical Education

Difficulty: Beginner

What's covered

Combination of campus-based instruction in adventure techniques and multi-day expedition trekking in Singalila National Park.

Rewards & Recognition

Certificate

HMI Course Completion Certificate

On the final day, trainees receive the HMI Adventure Course completion certificate at a graduation ceremony at the campus.

Recognized by

Ministry of Defence, Government of India

How to apply

  1. 1Submit application form, medical certificate, and date of birth proof to HMI Training Office by post or courier (email accepted only for foreign applicants).
  2. 2Apply via the online admission portal at admission.hmidarjeeling.com.
  3. 3Pay the course fee and submit payment proof.
  4. 4Receive batch confirmation on a first-come-first-served basis.

Camp details

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling and Singalila Range

Trainers

Certified and experienced mountaineering and adventure sports instructors

Facilities

Accommodation (hostel/dormitories)Dining hallClassroom/Lecture HallLibraryMedical Wing/First AidEquipment Wing/StoreIndoor climbing wallOutdoor obstacle training areaSports climbing wall (international standard)Souvenir ShopHMI Museum

Activities

  • Rock climbing
  • Rappelling
  • Obstacle courses
  • Camping
  • Tent pitching
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Graded trek
  • Team building

Fees & financial support

Fee details

All-inclusive fee of INR 13,287 for Indian trainees and USD 644 for foreign trainees, covering food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, medicines, and training.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to register for HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling?

The registration deadline is 15 May 2026.

Is HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling free?

₹13,287 registration

Who can participate in HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling?

children aged 12-17.

What will my child gain from HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling?

15-day residential adventure programme under the Ministry of Defence's premier mountaineering institute. Structured instruction in rock climbing, rappelling, trekking, camping, and water activities. Multi-day Himalayan trek through Singalila National Park. Subsidised all-inclusive fee covering food, accommodation, equipment, and transportation. HMI course completion certificate at the graduation ceremony. Builds physical fitness, teamwork, and self-reliance.

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Provider

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