RelaxTheBody

Pup thats great thanks! It is good to see the photos and it actually looks like a good bit of craic! Thats been a good help mate. Num1mc thanks for that, i appreciate your reply.All input is appreciated. Good to get such a good response from you lads. Relax The Body

Jason i understand where you are coming from alright, but do you not think the price is relative to the country in question? I mean India is inherintly cheaper than the western countries and as such the courses run there will be too. I felt more at ease when i found out it was a ministry for defence course, why would you think it should present me with red flags? Here is the link for any one who is interested in seeing their website http://www.himalayanmountaineeringinstitute.com/ Thanks again, RelaxTheBody

Thanks again lads, whoiswillhockett did you not go for the course in the end? I have just rang the HMI there and spoke to one of the members who said there are places available on the basic and advanced so i am thinking about just applying. Thanks for the help, if any one else has any other experiances i would still like to hear then, Cheers! RelaxTheBody

Hi Hugh, The reason i am interested in the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is that it is a government organisation which is subsidised meaning it is very cheap! Cost is a major factor for me. It is only $650 for the 28 day basic course. This is good value compared to other courses i have looked at especially when i factor in travel costs etc. Thank you for your suggestions though! Its appreciated. RelaxTheBody

Thanks for the quick response people it is much appreciated! I am actually based in Ireland so it would mean travelling either way! The thing that appealed to me was the cheap prices as mentioned above and i have read good reports from Indian forums but i wanted another source to verify for obvious reasons. @ Pup_On_The_Mountain.... Thanks mate i wouldnt worry to much about the regimental military side of things too much. I am in the army myself so it wont come as to much of a shock. Did your friend mention any thing negative in relation to conditions and meals etc. My level of experiance is limited to navigation and the small mountains of Ireland which may as well be regarded as hills as they simply require good level of fitness to reach the top. Again thanks for the help! RelaxTheBody

Hi all, im new to the forum and dont know if this is in the right place or not! Apoligies if it is in the wrong section. I am just looking for a bit of information. I am considering taking a course with the Himalayan mountaineering institute in Darjeeling India. I was just curious about their reputation and weather any one has had any experiance with them? Thanks for the help in advance! RelaxTheBody