But, being men, these challenges were accepted and there began a tussle between men s ambitions and nature s reluctance. New heights were conquered, new routes were discovered, many lives lost, but the mission was accomplished. Today, almost all the major peaks are conquered and even general people have started taking mountaineering as a serious hobby. For starters, India offers a wide spectrum of options for mountaineering as well as other related sports. Peaks and trekking routes are classified and maps are available for the interested travelers.
Many institutes provide basic and advanced level courses in mountaineering and other related sports.
All the equipment is locally available and other support resources can be found here. There are different levels of difficulty based on altitude, geographical features, and availability of facilities. For moderate level, basic adventure courses from any mountaineering institute and some high-altitude trekking experience is all that is required. For mountaineering in the difficult and advanced level, one is required to have done advanced programs in mountaineering and a good experience of trekking and climbing at the moderate level. The summer months are ideal for the mountains.