Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

This institute was founded on November 4, 1954, with the primary goal of promoting people's interest in climbing. This institute is now the premier school for mountaineering instruction. Aspiring mountaineers must thus apply to this college in order to achieve their goals.

Since its inception, the institute has taught over 50,000 pupils, many of whom have gone on to become famous mountaineers. More than 20,000 of these students are from countries other than India.

In fact, this institute has grown in popularity to become one of Darjeeling's most renowned tourist destinations. The gorgeous environment of this institute is one of the reasons it is a renowned tourist destination. It is encircled by the magnificent Kanchenjunga mountain, which is reason enough to pay a visit.