India - Apply for Mountaineering License

Advertisement

Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Apply for Mountaineering License, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. From the Sign-Up option, the applicant has to click the “Users” button.
3. The applicant has to enter all the details for registration process and click the “Submit” button.
4. Now the applicant has to login with the username and password, captcha code and click “Login” button.
5. The applicant has to select the form from the menu list.
6. Enter all the details in the application form.
7. Update the applicant’s profile with his/her personal details, mountaineering experience, qualifications, etc.
8. And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
10. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
11. Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. Once the permit is approved, the applicant can proceed with his/her expedition as per the agreed-upon schedule.
16. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Mountaineering License, the applicant has to approach the Indian Mountaineering Foundation link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. Once the permit is approved, the applicant can proceed with his/her expedition as per the agreed-upon schedule.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

For Indian:

• Application form
• Passport-size Photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of Mountaineering Experience
• Medical Certificate
• NOC (No Objection Certificate)
• Affiliation Certificate
• Any other documents (If required)

For Foreign Nationals:

• Application form
• Passport-size Photographs
• Fee receipt
• Proof of Mountaineering Experience
• Medical Certificate
• NOC (No Objection Certificate)
• Visa
• Passport
• Itinerary
• Mountaineering Résumé
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Indian Mountaineering Foundation
6, Benito Juarez Marg, South Campus, South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
The Foundation remains open from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. apart from gazetted holidays, second Saturdays and Sundays.
Visiting hours at the IMF are 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM (Indian Standard Time) on working days.
Phone - +9111-2411-1211
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a mountaineering license in India, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of India or a foreign national with a valid visa.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have completed a basic mountaineering course from a recognized institute.
• Have participated in at least one expedition to a peak above 5,400 meters.
• Be physically and mentally fit to undertake mountaineering activities.

Fees

• For Indian Teams, the amount is 100% of peak booking charges, i.e., INR 2000 and for foreign teams, the amount is 25% of handling charges.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Parents name
• Parents occupation
• ZIP code
• Contact number
• Email ID
• Other details

Need for the Document

• In India, a Mountaineering License (also known as a Mountaineering Permit) is an official authorization granted by the government to individuals or teams allowing them to undertake mountaineering expeditions in specific regions, particularly in restricted or high-altitude areas.
• The license is issued by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), which is the apex body for mountaineering and climbing in India.

Information which might help

Enter other informations which might help.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

link

Others

• Obtaining a mountaineering license is crucial as it helps authorities keep track of mountaineering activities, ensures climbers are adequately prepared and experienced, and minimizes environmental impacts in the mountain regions.