AMPLIFICATION NOTES
 
Equipment And Clothing Required
   
1.

The Institute provides Mountaineering, clothing and Technical equipment. Incase students posses some equipment of their own, they are welcome to bring the same with them.

 
ALL STUDENTS (BOTH MALE AND FEMALE) MUST ENSURE THAT THEY BRING THE FOLLOWING: -
       
(a) Light hat for trekking. -- One
(b) Cap Balaclava (Woollen). -- One
(c) Underwear sets. -- As Required
(d) Rain Coat/Water Proof Wrap Sheet with waist chord. -- One
(e) Umbrella. -- One
(f) Woollen socks of good quality (Heavy Woollen). -- Two pairs
(g) Torch with Cells. -- One with spare batteries
  (h) Writing material and ball point pen. -- As Required

(Mountain Note Book is also available at the NIM Souvenir Shop)
(i) Toilet requisites. -- As Required
(j) Woollen Gloves and Glove covers (water proof). -- 3 pairs or more
(k) Dark Goggles with side covers. -- One pair
(i)
Waterproof cover for Turbans (for those who use turbans).
-- As Required
  (m) Rubber soled trekking shoes. -- Two pairs

(PVC SOLED SHOES AND CANVAS SHOES SHOULD BE AVOIDED)
(n) Warm shirt full sleeves and trousers. -- One set
(o) Heavy woollen pullover full sleeves. -- One
(p) Repair kit i.e. needle, thread and buttons. -- One Set
(q) Cotton trousers. -- As Required
(r) Cotton shirt. -- As Required
(s) Undergarments. -- As per personal requirement
(t) A good Camera with films (strongly recommended). --
(u) Track Suit. -- One Set (Additional Bottom)
 
Punctuality On The Course
   
2.

All trainees MUST REPORT for the course at the Institute, AN EVENING BEFORE commencement of the course. LATE ARRIVALS EVEN BY ONE DAY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO JOIN THE COURSE. They should make their own arrangements for to and from journey.

 
For Foreigners Only
   
3. Forward the following details for Government clearance.
(a) Name in Block letters
(b) Father's Name
(c) Date of Birth
(d) Educational Qualifications
(e) Occupation
(f) Permanent Address
(g) Postal Address
(h) Passport No.
(i) Visa details
(j) Married/Un-Married
NIM Souvenir Shop
   
4.

A full fledged NIM SOUVENIR SHOP, is run by the Institute from which ATTRACTIVE INSTITUTE MEMORABILIA can be purchased including NIM Badges, Ties, Scarfs, Postcards, Mountaineering Books, Publications and Himalayan posters, on termination of the course. Trainees are advised to bring adequate money for the same.

 
Dias Memorial Fund Stores
   
5.

Dias Memorial Fund Store is the largest store house, for hiring of Mountaineering Equipment in India. These stores are maintained by the NIM and are available on hire. These are made available to India Mountaineering Foundation approved Mountaineering Expeditions only or on a special request made to Principal NIM on a FIRST CUM FIRST SERVE BASIS. For more details write to Principal NIM, Uttarkashi.

 
NIM Insight
   
6.
This gives you an insight into the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) and is available on payment of Rs. 50/- through bank draft, payable at SBI/PNB Uttarkashi in favour of Principal NIM Uttarkashi.
 
Nehru Mountaineering Journal (NMJ)
   
7.
NMJ, Annual Journal of the Institute costing Rs. 150/- can be obtained from the Institute by sending bank draft Payable to NIM. For rates of Life Membership, Subscription and Advertisements write to Editor NMJ.
 
Indian Mountaineering Foundation Scholarship
   
8.
This Scholarship is awarded to needy students on the recommendations of Principal, NIM. For more details write to Principal NIM, Uttarkashi.
 
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