COURSES RUN BY IISM
The Institute conducts various adventure courses in different fields of adventure as follows:-
1. Snow Skiing.
2. Water Skiing.
3. Trekking courses
4. Short trek courses
5. White Water Rafting/Canoeing.
6. Mountaineering and adventure courses.
7. And other adventure related training courses
These courses and activities not only train our youth in different adventure skills but also entertain the tourists who come to Gulmarg and makes Kashmir as exciting adventure tourism destination in the world. The schedule of courses is published as and when sanctioned by the ministry.
SCHEDULE OF 14 DAYS SNOW SKIING, SNOWBOARDING & MOI COURSES TO BE CONDUCTED BY IISM GULMARG AT GULMARG & KARGIL FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026-27
BOOKING DATE: 12TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 10:00 HRS
SNOW SKIING COURSES AT GULMARG
| S.No | From | To | Total No. of Vacancies | Allocation of Vacancies (Course Wise Distribution) | Course Fee (₹) | Age Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20th DEC | 2nd JAN | 80 | 80 SEATS FOR BASIC, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCE COURSE. | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) | 10-40 |
| 2 | 03rd JAN | 16th JAN | 80 | Basic SSC: 50 Intermediate SSC: 20 Advance SSC: 10 | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) | 10-40 |
| 3 | 17th JAN | 30th JAN | 80 | Basic SSC: 50 Intermediate SSC: 20 Advance SSC: 10 | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) | 10-40 |
| 4 | 31st JAN | 13th FEB | 80 | Basic SSC: 40 Intermediate SSC: 10 Advance SSC: 10 Snow Boarding: 20 | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) | 10-40 |
| 5 | 14th FEB | 27th FEB | 80 | Basic SSC: 50 Intermediate SSC: 10 Advance SSC: 10 MOI: 10 | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) MOI COURSE FEE (₹) 20,000 | 10-40 |
| 6 | 28th FEB | 13th MAR | 80 | Basic SSC: 50 Intermediate SSC: 20 Advance SSC: 10 | FEE (₹) 10,000 (AGE UPTO 25) FEE (₹) 20,000 (AGE ABOVE 25) | 10-40 |
SNOW SKIING COURSES AT KARGIL
| S.No | From | To | Total No. of Vacancies | Allocation of Vacancies (Course Wise Distribution) | Course Fee (₹) | Age Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8TH FEB | 21ST FEB | 40 | 40 SEATS FOR BASIC, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCE COURSE. | FEE (₹) 5,000 (LOCAL PARTICIPANTS) FEE (₹) 10,000 (OTHER REGIONS) | 10-40 |
| 2 | 22ND FEB | 07TH MAR | 40 | 40 SEATS FOR BASIC, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCE COURSE. | FEE (₹) 5,000 (LOCAL PARTICIPANTS) FEE (₹) 10,000 (OTHER REGIONS) | 10-40 |
NOTE: PLEASE READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE iismgulmarg.in BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT TO AVOID ANY POLICY CONFUSION.
Water Skiing Courses (2026-2027) at DAL & NIGEEN LAKE, Shrinagar-(J&K)
The Indian Institute of skiing & Mountaineering Gulmarg is pleased to invite applications for Water Skiing course-2026-2027 at the picturesque Dal and Nigeen Lake, Srinagar (J&K).
Course Details :-
- Online Booking Opens On 08th JUNE 2026 AT 10:00 AM
- Age Eligibility : 10-40 YEARS
- Course Fee : ₹ 10000/Student
- Course Duration: 14 Days
- 25 Students in each Course
| Course | DAL LAKE | NIGEEN LAKE |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15-06-2026 to 29-06-2026 | 15-06-2026 to 29-06-2026 |
| 2nd | 29-06-2026 to 13-07-2026 | 29-06-2026 to 13-07-2026 |
| 3rd | 13-07-2026 to 27-07-2026 | 13-07-2026 to 27-07-2026 |
► Admissions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested candidates are advised to complete their online booking promptly upon the openeing of registation.
Register online on www.iismgulmarg.in
Schedule of Adventure Courses by the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering at Gulmarg for 2025-26
| Course | Form | To | Course Name | No. of Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 15/09/2025 | 28/09/2025 | Adventure Course | 20 | 12-45 |
| 02 | 15/09/2025 | 28/09/2025 | Adventure Course | 20 | 12-45 |
Schedule of Trekking Courses by the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering at Kargil-Ladakh for 2025-26
| Course | Form | To | Course Name | No. of Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 10/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 | Trekking Course | 20 | 12-40 |
| 02 | 10/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 | Trekking Course | 20 | 12-40 |
Schedule of Water Skiing Courses by the Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering at Gulmarg for 2025-26
| Course | Form | To | Course Name | No. of Vacancies (Dal Lake) Jammu & Kashmir |
No. of Vacancies (Tehri Lake) Uttarakhand |
Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 08/09/2025 | 21/09/2025 | Water Skiing Course | 25 | 25 | 10-40 |
| 02 | 21/09/2025 | 04/10/2025 | Water Skiing Course | 25 | 25 | 10-40 |
| 03 | 04/10/2025 | 17/10/2025 | Water Skiing Course | 25 | 25 | 10-40 |
Course Schedule For Snow Skiing Courses 2023-24 At Kargil
| Course | Form | To | No. of Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st Course | 08-02-2024 | 21-02-2024 | 40 | 12-45 |
| 02st Course | 22-02-2024 | 06-03-2024 | 40 | 12-45 |
Schedule of Hot Air Baloon Courses (2023-24) Venue Jammu, (J & K UT).
Age group (12-15 years)
Fee Rs.6,000/-(Rupees Six thousand only)
(It Includes boarding, lodging and training)
Fee in mentioned above in the form of demad draft drawn on Punjab National Bank in favor of the Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, payable at Srinagar (J&K). Fee once paid is non-refundable/Non-transferable.
| Course | Form | To | No. of Vacancies intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01st Hot Air Balloon Course | 2nd November, 2023 | 11th November, 2023 | 25 |
| 02nd Hot Air Balloon Course | 14th November, 2023 | 23rd November, 2023 | 25 |
Snow Skiing Courses Syllabus
| Basic course | Intermediate | Advance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st day | Arrival and issue of ski equipment introduction of the equipment. | Arrival and issue of ski equipment introduction of the equipment. | Arrival and issue of ski equipment introduction of the equipment. |
| 2nd day | Morning exercise with skies and move to the slope and start with walking and skiing down. | Basic swing | Side slip garland |
| 3rd day | Snow plough. | Basic swing | Side slip garland |
| 4th day | Snow plough turn. | Down hill swing | Down hill swing |
| 5th day | Snow plough turn. | Side slip garland | Down hill swing |
| 6th day | Traverse and uphill swing | Side slip garland | Long parallel turns with close skies. |
| 7th day | Side Stepping | Long parallel turns with open ski | Long parallel turns with close skies. |
| 8th day | Side Stepping | Long parallel turns with open ski | Short parallel turn with close skies. |
| 9th day | Basic Swing | Short parallel turn with open ski | Short parallel turn with close skies. |
| 10th day | Basic Swing | Short parallel turn with open ski and slalom | Slalom |
| 11th day | Open parallel rough form and slalom | Slalom | Slalom |
| 12th day | Exam. | Exam. | Exam. |
| 13th day | Free skiing Graduation ceremony/Return of ski equipment | Free skiing Graduation ceremony/Return of ski equipment | Free skiing Graduation ceremony/Return of ski equipment |
| 14th day | Departure. | Departure. | Departure. |
Short Adventure Courses at IISM, Gulmarg (J&K)
| 1. | Course Duration | : | 06 days (including arrival & departure day). |
| 2. | No. of courses | : | 15 (Fifteen) |
| 3. | Fee per head per course | : | Rs.4000/- (inclusive of boarding & Lodging) |
| 4. | Intake Capacity | : | 20 trainees per course. |
| 5. | Age | : | 12 to 45 years |
Bookings will be done on first come first serve basis.
Course Schedule
| Course | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1st course | 20.08.2023 | 25.08.2023 |
| 2nd course | 28.08.2023 | 02.09.2023 |
| 3rd course | 05.09.2023 | 10.09.2023 |
| 4th course | 13.09.2023 | 18.09.2023 |
| 5th course | 21.09.2023 | 26.09.2023 |
| 6th course | 29.09.2023 | 04.10.2023 |
| 7th course | 07.10.2023 | 12.10.2023 |
| 8th course | 15.10.2023 | 20.10.2023 |
| 9th course | 23.10.2023 | 28.10.2023 |
| 10th course | 31.10.2023 | 05.11.2023 |
| 11th course | 08.11.2023 | 13.11.2023 |
| 12th course | 16.11.2023 | 21.11.2023 |
| 13th course | 22.11.2023 | 27.11.2023 |
| 14th course | 29.11.2023 | 04.12.2023 |
| 15th course | 06.12.2023 | 11.12.2023 |
Water Skiing Courses at Manasbal Lake, Kashmir
| 1. | Course Duration | : | 10 days (including arrival & departure day). |
| 2. | No. of courses | : | 03 (Three) |
| 3. | Fee per head per course | : | Rs.5000/- (inclusive of boarding & Lodging) |
| 4. | Intake Capacity | : | 20 trainees per course. |
| 5. | Age | : | 12 to 45 years |
Bookings will be done on first come first serve basis.
Course Schedule
| Course | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1st course | 21.08.2023 | 30.08.2023 |
| 2nd course | 31.08.2023 | 09.09.2023 |
| 3rd course | 10.09.2023 | 19.09.2023 |
Trekking courses at Zanskar/Kargil
| 1. | Course Duration | : | 10 days (including arrival & departure day). |
| 2. | No. of courses | : | 02 (Two) |
| 3. | Fee per head per course | : | Rs.5000/- (inclusive of boarding & Lodging) |
| 4. | Intake Capacity | : | 20 trainees per course. |
| 5. | Age | : | 12 to 45 years |
Bookings will be done on first come first serve basis.
Course Schedule
| Course | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1st course | 06.09.2023 | 15.09.2023 |
| 2nd course | 16.09.2023 | 25.09.2023 |