HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling
by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
15-Day HMI Adventure Course
HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling is a camp by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) for children aged 12 to 17, open to students across India. Registration closes 1 Dec 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 Jul 2026
- Registration closes
- 1 Dec 2026
- Camp
- 20 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
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
- Age range
- 12 to 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
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
Combination of campus-based instruction in adventure techniques and multi-day expedition trekking in Singalila National Park.
Rewards and 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.
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How to apply
- 1Submit application form, medical certificate, and date of birth proof to HMI Training Office by post or courier (email accepted only for foreign applicants).
- 2Apply via the online admission portal at admission.hmidarjeeling.com.
- 3Pay the course fee and submit payment proof.
- 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
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 13287 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 1 Dec 2026.
Is HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling free?
No. The registration fee is ₹13,287.
Who can participate in HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling?
Children aged 12 to 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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