The increasing influx of tourists, especially foreigners from Israel, Germany, the UK and several other European countries, has made mountain tourism a booming sector. The demand of mountaineering guides is much more than their availability. This is going to increase in the near future. A qualified graduate with a certificate in mountaineering can pursue her/his career in a travel agency as an executive or guide.

The initial remuneration of a guide ranges between Rs 6,000 and Rs 9,000 per month, depending upon the flow of tourists.

The fee for the getting trained in mountain sports varies from Rs 3,100 to Rs 4,000 , which includes board and lodging, training, etc. For Himachalis there is some discount on the fee.

Some institutes that offer mountaineering, skiing and water sports courses:

1. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling.
2. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi.
3. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Batote, J&K.
4. Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. (himachal.nic.in/dmas)
5. Regional Mountaineering Centre, McLeodganj.
6. Winter Sports Skiing Centre, Kulu.
7. High Altitude Trekking & Skiing Centre, Narkanda.
8. Mountaineering Sub-Centres, Bharmour and Jispa.
9. Water Sports Centre, Bilaspur.
10. Regional Water Sports Centre, Pong Dam.
11. Adventure Sports Centre, Hatkoti

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