Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Far From City: 3 kms from city center
Cost: About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Weather: Time Required:3-4 hrs Open Time:9:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Tuesday and during off-season) Cost:INR 40,Camera: INR 10

History of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Acknowledging the remarkable feat of ascending the 8848 meters tall Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, our visionary Prime Minister teamed with then Chief Minister of West Bengal to establish the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. The institute was first set up at Roy Villa in Lebong Cart Road, where the great disciple of Vivekanandaanadji, Sister Nivedita spent her last few days. In no time, the HMI had become the centre of excellence in the growing sport of mountaineering and had ignited the fire of conquering mountains and pursuing new challenges in the minds of the young. After Sister Nivedita passed away, the institute was moved to its present location. Since Darjeeling was the hometown of Tenzing Norgay and a beautiful town cradled amidst the majestic Himalayas, they decided to set up this iconic institute there. Post the Everest expedition, Tenzing Norgay spent most of his time at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute as the Director of Field Training. Courses Offered at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute They say, 'Life is an adventure or nothing', and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute lives by this rule. This renowned establishment helps and guides all its students to develop necessary skill sets and techniques to challenge adventures and tackle them head-on. Adventure courses that take over the student with adrenaline while performing activities like trekking, camping, rock craft and water sports are introduced that help build comradeship, tolerance, discipline, and self-reliance. Basic and advance mountaineering courses for aspiring mountaineers and specialized courses for differently abled students are a part of this institute's carefully planned and effective curriculum. Facilities at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Museum:Every year nearly half a million tourists, mountaineers and researchers visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute museum to admire the exhibits that preserve the art, culture and developments in the sport of mountaineering. The museum is divided into three sections- Mountaineering History, Mount Everest Expedition and A Panorama of Himalayan Life. It is situated on a slight pedestal in the middle of the institute with the magnificent Kanchenjunga in the backdrop. Library:The HMI has in it a well-stocked library with over 2800 books on a wide range of subjects- mainly on mountaineering, travel, geology, exploration, flora, etc. Auditorium:The institute's auditorium can accommodate 225 students at a time and is used to play short training films, lectures and other demonstrations. Souvenir shop:The souvenir shop holds various mementos and memorabilia for students and visitors and sells them at subsidized prices. Training Area at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute The training area of this institute is equipped with state of the art training equipment, updated with the latest technologies and provisions to make sure that the experience for students is made as enjoyable and convenient as possible. In fact, Jaya Memorial Fund Store in the equipment wing lets tourists and adventure lovers rent this equipment for a taste of the adrenaline. This material is hired on a first come first serve basis. Obstacle courses, indoor training areas, outdoor training areas, gyms, training walls, Tenzing Rocks, Gombu Rocks; the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute has everything you possibly need to become a successful mountaineer.

How to Reach Himalayan Mountaineering Institute The institute is situated on the birch hill park. One can either walk for about 30 minutes on Jawahar road and reach the institute or rent a cab, park it alongside and then walk 5-6 minutes till the institute.

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Tips 1. A person who is interested in history and mountaineering equipment will love the Museum of HMI.2. Also, it is important to take care of the belongings.