Gateway to adventure sports

Founded on 16th September, 1961 in Manali by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS), formerly recognised as the Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, stands as a beacon for adventure seekers. As the Himalayan part of the country beckoned with its rugged peaks and untamed character, the need for a premier mountaineering institute became evident.

Driven by a vision to train youth in adventure sports, harness their energy for developmental activities, and eradicate social barriers, ABVIMAS stepped up to fulfill this need, providing a platform for aspiring mountaineers, trekkers, and adventure seekers.