The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was set up following the successful ascent of the Mount Everest by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edumund Hillary on 28 May 1953. The oldest mountaineering institute in the country carries out various mountaineering courses every year. Apart from Tenzing, legendary mountaineers like Nawang Gombu (the first man to climb Everest twice) and Lattoo Dorjee Sherpa have helped build the reputation of this pioneering institute. The institute is presently under the purview of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India and its museum attracts large number of tourists. A zoological garden just adjacent to the campus is another must-visit place for the tourists.
