Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Darjeeling, India
Did you know?
- Founded
- November 4, 1954
- Type
- Mountaineering class in Darjeeling, India
Visitor information
- Address: Jawahar Parbat, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734104, India
- Phone: +91 76022 15312
- Official website: https://hmidarjeeling.com/
People also ask
Which is the best institute for mountaineering in India?
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 by the late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa & Sir Edmund Hillary.
What is the ticket price of HMI Darjeeling?
Open Hours and Entry Fees The combined ticket price is Rs. 110/- per person (Indians and SAARC country nationals). The tickets costs Rs. 180/- for foreign nationals.
What is the age limit for HMI Darjeeling?
The first few days are spent in theoretical classes after which the trainees are taken to a glacier for the rest of the course. The course is physically and mentally challenging and you must be fit before you go for the course. The age limit is from 18-35 though age relaxation may be given for special cases.
Which is better, nim or HMI?
2) The training in HMI is better as they teach you the very basics while the focus in NIM is on technique. so, I would suggest learn the basics from HMI and advanced from NIM.