HMI Darjeeling

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Jointly run by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal, under an Executive Council headed by the Defence Minister as President and the Chief Minister of West Bengal as Vice President.

Location
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Run by
Government of India (Ministry of Defence) and the Government of West Bengal
Official website
hmidarjeeling.com
Admissions
Official application page

Upcoming courses

Applications closed Restricted eligibility Mountaineering

Advance Mountaineering Course 208

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
21 Oct 2026 → 17 Nov 2026
Duration
28 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹27,282
Seats
40 places
Applications
ClosedAs shown on the official listing on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications closed Open to the public Mountaineering

Basic Mountaineering Course 377

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
21 Oct 2026 → 17 Nov 2026
Duration
28 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹27,282
Seats
80 places
Applications
ClosedAs shown on the official listing on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications closed Open to the public Mountaineering

Basic Mountaineering Course 378

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
21 Nov 2026 → 18 Dec 2026
Duration
28 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹27,282
Seats
80 places
Applications
ClosedAs shown on the official listing on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Restricted eligibility Mountaineering expedition

Chowrikhang Expedition

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
25 Nov 2026 → 9 Dec 2026
Duration
15 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹53,145
Seats
40 places
Applications
Open40 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Rock & sport climbing

Sports & Rock Climbing Course 19

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
1 Dec 2026 → 5 Dec 2026
Duration
5 days
Age
12 years and over
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹13,288
Seats
20 places
Applications
Open20 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Rock & sport climbing

Sports & Rock Climbing Course 20

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
7 Dec 2026 → 11 Dec 2026
Duration
5 days
Age
12 years and over
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹13,288
Seats
20 places
Applications
Open20 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Adventure orientation

Adventure Course 268

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
20 Dec 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Duration
15 days
Age
12–17 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹14,616
Seats
70 places
Applications
Open62 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Adventure orientation

Adventure Course 269

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
10 Jan 2027 → 24 Jan 2027
Duration
15 days
Age
12–17 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹14,616
Seats
70 places
Applications
Open68 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Alpine climbing

Winter Alpine Climbing Training

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
15 Jan 2027 → 4 Feb 2027
Duration
21 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹74,405
Seats
20 places
Applications
Open20 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Trekking

Winter Trek to HMI Base Camp

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
16 Jan 2027 → 30 Jan 2027
Duration
15 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹53,147
Seats
20 places
Applications
Open20 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Open to the public Adventure orientation

Adventure Course 270

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
29 Jan 2027 → 12 Feb 2027
Duration
15 days
Age
12–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹14,616
Seats
70 places
Applications
Open69 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications closed Open to the public Mountaineering

Basic Mountaineering Course 379

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
1 Mar 2027 → 28 Mar 2027
Duration
28 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹27,282
Seats
60 places
Applications
ClosedAs shown on the official listing on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

Applications open Restricted eligibility Mountain search & rescue

Search and Rescue Course 09

HMI Darjeeling · Darjeeling, West Bengal

Course dates
6 Mar 2027 → 28 Mar 2027
Duration
23 days
Age
17–45 years
Fee (Indian nationals)
₹27,282
Seats
30 places
Applications
Open25 seats left on 18 Oct 2026

Course details Apply on official website Checked 18 Oct 2026

How to apply

  1. Check seat availability on HMI's online admission page (or with the training office) and apply only for a course that has seats.
  2. Apply online through HMI's admission site. Documents sent by email aren't accepted (except from foreign nationals).
  3. Pay the full fee by NEFT, online payment or bank draft — part payments, cheques and money orders aren't accepted.
  4. Seats are allotted first come, first served.

Documents

  • Fresh medical certificate (not more than 3 months old), signed by a doctor with seal and registration number, handed in when you report
  • HMI application and medical forms are available on hmidarjeeling.com
  • Foreign nationals send passport, visa and personal details in advance for government clearance

Rules to know

  • You must be able to read and understand Hindi or English.
  • Fitness test on arrival: about 15 km of up- and downhill trekking with a 15–18 kg load within a set time. Trainees who fail are sent back without a refund.
  • HMI recommends at least three months of regular exercise before the course and publishes a pre-course workout plan.

Official contacts

  • Training office: +91 76022 15312
  • WhatsApp only: +91 93827 21809

Sources and last checked

Last checked 18 Oct 2026.

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