Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Mountaineering training institute in Manali, India.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports spans multiple centers, including Manali Headquarters, Regional Center Dharamshala, and High Altitude Center Narkanda.
Established in 1961 as Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the facility received its current name in 2008 to honor former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The institute trains students in mountaineering traditions while fostering environmental conservation principles and responsible climbing practices in the Indian Himalayas.
Students receive training in various disciplines including mountaineering, skiing, water sports, with courses ranging from basic to advanced levels throughout the year.
The institute maintains specialized rescue teams that conduct operations across Himachal Pradesh while providing disaster management training to professional emergency responders.
GPS coordinates: 32.23200,77.19200
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:36
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