Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), based in Darjeeling, West Bengal, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Opportunities from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
HMI Adventure Course: 15-Day Residential Adventure Programme in Darjeeling
by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)
15-day residential adventure programme for boys and girls aged 12-17 with rock climbing, rappelling, trekking in Singalila, camping, and water activities at HMI Darjeeling.
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About
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is the premier mountaineering institute of South-East Asia, founded on November 4, 1954 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru together with Tenzing Norgay following the historic ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Narendra Dhar Jayal served as the founding Principal and Tenzing Norgay as the first Director of Field Training. HMI functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It conducts subsidised mountaineering and adventure courses, including Basic Mountaineering Course, Advance Mountaineering Course, Adventure Course, Method of Instruction Course, and Search and Rescue Course. Over forty-five thousand trainees from across India and abroad have completed its programmes. The institute has trained many of India's most accomplished mountaineers, including Colonel Narendra Kumar, Archana Sardana, Malavath Purna, Harshvardhan Joshi, and Satyarup Siddhanta. The campus, designed by architect Joseph Allen Stein, hosts classroom training, climbing simulations, and serves as the launch point for treks into the Singalila range and the surrounding eastern Himalayas.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC)
- Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC)
- Adventure Course
- Method of Instruction Course
- Sports Climbing Course
- Mountaineering Refresher Course
Achievements
- Trained over 45,000 mountaineering and adventure students since 1954
- Alma mater of leading Indian mountaineers including Malavath Purna, the youngest girl to summit Everest
- Premier mountaineering institute of South-East Asia
Leadership
- Shri Rajnath Singh, President (Defence Minister of India)
- Ms. Mamata Banerjee, Vice-President (Chief Minister, West Bengal)
- Colonel Rajneesh Joshi, Principal
Frequently asked questions
- What does Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) offer for children?
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) opportunities?
- On Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)'s own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)?
- Yes. WiWit checked Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)'s identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI)'s official source before they are listed.
- Where is Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) based?
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) is based in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Government program
- Founded
- 1954
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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