Abvimas Prospectus For 2016 17
Abvimas Prospectus For 2016 17
Abvimas Prospectus For 2016 17
Brief History
Mountaineering Institute was established in the natural geographic environs of Manali in the picturesque Kullu valley, with the name
Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, on the 16th September, 1961, under the dynamic leadership of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime
Minister of India as the Kullu valley, better known as the valley of gods, came into limelight after his regular visits, resulting in a big boost to adventure
tourism. It is one of the largest adventure training institutes in the world. It has been doing yeomans service in the field of adventure training, especially
adventure sports like Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Trekking, Skiing, Water Sports, Outbound adventure and Mountain Rescue.
The great son of India, the former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee who as a lover of nature and an adventure enthusiast has special
passion for Manali and the Mountaineering Institute, always made it a point to visit the Institute whenever he happened to be in Manali. He visited the
Institute many times and chaired number of conferences, seminars and poetry sessions. In the year 2008 Himachal Pradesh Government renamed the
Institute as Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Since its inception, the Institute has trained about 1, 60,000 youth, women & men from India and abroad in different disciplines of adventure
activities at its Manali headquarters and the other Centres located at various places in Himachal Pradesh. The Institute produced national and international
level prominent mountaineers who climbed Mount Everest and other many high peaks and participated in winter Olympics and Asian winter sports
championships. It is also proud to have faculty of qualified and professional instructors and officers having number of prominent peaks, including the Mount
Everest, to their credit.
Scenic beauty, sylvan surroundings and salubrious climate are most conducive to the training in the field of adventure activities and,
therefore, the area is a paradise for adventure lovers.
The abbreviation ABVIMAS, wherever mentioned in this prospectus, means Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and
Allied Sports, Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
The Institute conducts training courses and adventure activities as per detail given in the TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR
2014 ONWARDS.
The ABVIMAS Manali arranges requirement based Special Adventure Programmes/Activities also, like:
(a) Mountaineering Expeditions (b) Mountaineering Courses (c) White Water Rafting Expeditions (d) Summer Skiing Courses/ Camps
(e) High Altitude Treks ( Crossing prominent high passes), (f) Disaster Management courses.
1. Educational Qualification and eligibility criteria for Courses:
(A) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(i) Minimum 10+2 pass for Methods of Instruction Course in Mountaineering & Methods of Instruction Course in Skiing.
(ii) Matriculation or above (except for Service/ Armed Forces personnel) for Basic & Advance Mountaineering Courses. Knowledge of
English and Hindi is essential.
(B) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Basic Mountaineering Course A grade eligible for Advance Mountaineering Course
Advance Mountaineering Course A grade eligible for Method of Instruction (Mountaineering) Course
Basic Course Skiing having A or B grade eligible for Intermediate Skiing Course
Intermediate Skiing Course having A grade eligible for Advance Skiing Course
Advance Skiing Course having A grade eligible for Method of Instruction (Skiing) Course
Basic Water Sports Course having A grade eligible for Intermediate Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking) &
Advance Water Sports Course (Sailing)
Intermediate water Sports Course Advance Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking)
(white Water Kayaking) having A grade eligible for
Advance Water Sports Method of Instruction (Water Sports Course)
(Sailing or Kayaking) having A grade eligible for
2. Course fee
The course fee, mentioned in the TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR 2014 ONWARDS, includes accommodation in hostel/ tents in training area/
field; food and training.
3. Travel expenses
Participants (trainees) have to pay for their travel expenses on their own from their home to the Institute/ Regional Centre/Sub Centre (place of training)
and back to their home.
4. Selection:
Candidates are selected for the courses on first come first served basis, subject to fulfillment of all conditions.
5. Discipline:
a) All the training courses and programmes are conducted by the ABVIMAS at its Manali headquarters and Regional and Sub Centers in Himachal
Pradesh on army pattern. Therefore, participants of all training courses and programmes must maintain discipline of the highest order. In case of any
misconduct, misbehavior or indulgence in intoxication and anti- social activity, the trainee concerned will be expelled from the course instantly, legal
action initiated against him /her and no refund of fee will be made in such disciplinary cases.
b) If any trainee is absent from the Course/Programme for more than 2 days in 26/28 days Courses and 1 day in any short duration Course/Programme,
he will be disqualified.
c) Late arrival for joining the course will be allowed only in case of train/ bus arriving late due to adverse weather conditions, landslides, accident, strike
or any other unavoidable reasons including death or serious illness of a family member or relative or examination/ interview etc. A trainee will be
allowed to join the course late by maximum 2 (two) days only.
6. Identity Card:
Photo fixed identity card will be issued to the participants / trainees. It will be valid for availing all the facilities while in the Institute, Regional Centre / Sub
Centre.
7. Procedure of obtaining Application Form:
Application form can be downloaded from the Institutes website www. adventurehimalaya.org. It can also be obtained from ABVIMAS headquarters
(Manali) or its Regional and Sub- Centers personally or by sending self addressed and stamped envelope to the Director, ABVIMAS, Manali-175131 or
the Incharge of the Regional / Sub Centre concerned. The names, addresses and telephonic contact numbers of the Institute as well as the Regional
and Sub Centres are mentioned below:-
1. Director, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali (HP) 175131.Telephones: 01902-253841, 252342. 250337 e-mail:
(1) [email protected] (2) [email protected]
2. Incharge, Regional Mountaineering Centre, Mcleodganj. Dharamshala, Distt. Kangra (HP) 176219. Telephone: 01892-221787,
e-mail [email protected]
3. Incharge, Regional Water Sports Centre, Pong Dam, Post Office Sansarpur Terrace, Tehsil Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra (HP) 176501, Telephone: 01893-
202253, Cell No. 09805242288. e-mail- [email protected]
4. Incharge, Skiing Centre, Solang (Manali) Post Office Palchan, Tehsil Manali, Distt. Kullu (HP) C/O
Director, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports,Manali (HP)-175131. Telephone: 01902-253841, 252342. e-mail: (1)
[email protected] (2) [email protected]
5. Incharge, Regional Adventure sports Centre, Hatkoti, Distt. Shimla (HP) 171206 Telephone : 01781-238839, e-mail [email protected]
6. Incharge, High Altitude Trekking and Skiing Centre, Narkanda, Distt. Shimla (HP) 171213 Telephone: 01782-242406. e-mail:
[email protected]
7. Incharge, River Rafting Centre, Pirdi, Distt. Kullu. (HP) C/O Director, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali(HP)-
175131. : (1) [email protected] (2) [email protected]
8. Incharge Water Sports Centre, Bilaspur, Distt. Bilaspur (HP) C/O Director, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports, Manali(HP)-
175131.
9. Incharge, Mountaineering Sub Centre, Jispa, Distt. Lahaul and Spiti (HP) 175132 Telephone: 01900-233230
10. Incharge, Mountaineering Sub Centre, Bharmour, Distt. Chamba (HP) 176315 Telephone: 01895-225036
8. Procedure for booking of seats / courses:
(i) The photo fixed application form complete in all respects with one spare photograph, medical certificate and copy of birth certificate should be
submitted at least 45 days prior to the commencement of the course applied for along with full course fee by Demand Draft/RTGS/NEFT/ESC
payable at the Kangra Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manali-175131 (H.P.) Bank Code 035, IFSC Code KACE0000035 payable in
saving bank account No. 50055073959 and drawn/deposit in favor of Director, ABVIMAS, Manali or in favour of Incharge of the Centre
where you are interested to attend the course / programme.
(ii) The courses covered under code No. 003 & 007 are conducted in the Lahaul Valley, across the Rohtang Pass. Therefore, the participants are requested to
bring ` 1000/- extra towards bus fare from Manali to the place and back Manali. The course fee will be 30% extra for the activities conducted at
Mountaineering Sub Centre Jispa & Mountaineering Sub Centre Bharmour.
Activity Activity Name & Duration Activity Venue Capacity Fee in (`) Age Limit Remarks
Code (Seats) M (Men)
Indians Foreigner
W
(Women)
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE (26 DAYS)
001 01 May to 26 May M & W
002 01 June to 26 June M & W
003 01 July to 26 July 16 to 45 M & W
MANALI
004 01 Sep. to 26 Sep. 75 14300 57200 Years M & W
005 01 Oct. to 26 Oct. M & W
ADVANCE MOUNTAINERING COURSE (28 DAYS)
006 30 May to 26 June 16 to 45 M&W
007 29 June to 26 July 30 15400 61600 Years M&W
MANALI
008 30 Aug. to 26 Sep. M&W
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION MOUNTAINEERING COURSE (28 DAYS)
009 29 Sep. to 26 Oct 16 to 45 M&W
MANALI 25 15400 61600 Years
01. NAME
02. FATHERS/HUSBANDS
NAME
03. DATE OF BIRTH 4. M F
SEX
05. ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATION
06. OCCUPATION/
PROFESSION
07. TELEPHONE NO.
08. E-MAIL ID
09. ADDRESS
PIN
10. DD/CHEQUE/RTGS/NIFT CODE
NO
DATED
AMOUNT
I agree to abide by/ adhere to the discipline of the Institute during the course failing which I am liable
to expulsion. In case of accident/ injury I will not hold the Institute partially or wholly responsible. I
have read the rule and regulations of the Institute and have fully understood the meaning and
significance of the same. The above entries have been made by me and are correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Place
Date
Applicants Signature
RISK CERTIFICATE
It is certified that I agree to detail my son/daughter/myself for course at my own risk and no
compensation will be paid to me in case of accident and I will not hold the Institute or its staff wholly
or partially responsible for any mishappening.
Date
Signature of
Guardian/Parent/Applicant
COUNTERSIGNED
Note: The risk certificate for applicants below 18 years of age is to be signed by Parent/Guardian and applicant
above 18 years can sign himself / herself and countersigned by sponsoring authority.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
1. NAME 2. AGE Photo
3. Height 4.
WEIGHT Attested by
Medical
5. DATE OF LAST VACCINATION (Tab, Cholera &Inoculation)
6. Respiration Rate at 7. Chest
Rest Expansion
8. Pulse 9. Blood Pressure
Rate
10. Condition of Upper limb, Toes 11. Urine
and Feet Examination
12.Eyes/ Ears/ 13 .Blood Group
Throat
Applicant should not have Asthma, Epilepsy or any other major
deformity, Hernia and Chronic diseases.
In my opinion Mr./Ms. ____________________________ Whose signature is given
below is fit to undergo above course.
Note: The medical officer should be MBBS and given his/her registration number of the council.
WHAT PERSONAL ARTICLES TO BRING WITH YOU FOR
THE COURSE
MOUNTAINEERING COURSES SKIING
COURSES
SR.N NAME OF ITEM QUANTIT SR.N NAME OF ITEM QUANTIT
O Y O Y
1. TRACK SUIT 01 set 1. TRACK SUIT 01 set
2. GLOVES 02 Pairs. 2. GLOVES 02 pairs
3. TREKKING SHOES 01 Pair. 3. WATER BOTTLE 01 No.
(Good Rubber
soled)
4. WATER BOTTLE 01 No. 4. SUN HAT /CAP 01 No.
5. SUN HAT /CAP 01 No. 5. SNOW GOGGLES 01 No.
6. SNOW GOGGLES 01 No. 6. SUN BLOCK CREAM 01 No.
7. SUN BLOCK 01 No. 7. WARM PULLOVER 01 No.
CREAM
8. WARM PULLOVER 01 No. 8. WRITING MATERIAL As
required
9. WRITING As 9. COTTON SOCKS 02 Pairs
MATERIAL required
10. WOOLEN SOCKS 02 pairs 10. WARM UNDER One Set
GARMENTS
11. STEEL MUG 01 No. 11. STEEL MUG 01 No.
12. SPOON 01 No. 12. SPOON 01 No.
13. WARM UNDER 01 SET 13. PLATE 01 No.
GARMENTS
14. TORCH (with 01 No.
spare batteries)
15. CAMERA/BINOCU optional
LAR