What happens in a Basic Mountaineering Course? (BMC)- Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM)

If you love adventure then check out this video about my experience during a Basic Mountaineering Course. I spent 28 adventure packed days in the mountains training rigorously. This course had been on my bucket list for a very long time until I finally got a chance to do it in June 2019 from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM). During this course I climbed, I fell down, I gave up, I got back up, I laughed, I cried. All in all, this BMC has been one crazy rollercoaster ride. It has given me some amazing friends and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Watch this video to experience it all through my eyes.
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[@vinuweds3141]

I attended the Basic Mountaineering Course in 1977. Then it was a different course then. After acclimatising at Uttarkashi, we moved by bus to Lenka village and then had a trek to Gangotri for river crossing and other training etc. Then we moved to Gaumukh for our base camp where we learnt ice craft on the glacier wall. Finally, it was snow craft and an assault on Mount Shivling. Then it was back to Uttarkasi for written and oral exam and graduation ceremony. We were about 8 civilians rest were from the Army for high altitude training. They found it easy but we civilians found it really tough.

[@AkritiSemwal]

This video refreshes old memories. All of you trainees were very good. We will be waiting for all of you next course (AMC)

[@naveen1322]

Thanks Hemanshi for a highly informative video, which helped me prepare better and successfully complete my BMC in April 2021. I would like to add few more points based on my course experience. Request you to pin it to the top so that others can refer this. 1. My course happened during the pandemic so social distancing rules were strictly followed inside the institute and we were segregated into rooms instead of ropes for the first 14 days. Each room trained separately and was strictly supposed to have no contact with people from other rooms. We were allowed to mix up only on the 15th day after testing negative for three consequitive RT PCR tests, and then we were divided into ropes at Tel camp. 2. Coming to food, if you are a non vegetarian but dont eat mutton, then please opt for eggetarian option as chicken was served only for three days in the institute, where as for the rest of the time and in the mountains, it was only mutton and egg in non vegetarian. Saying this because the food carried to the mountains is rationed depending on the number of people so specifying before hand is highly recommended. You won't be allowed to switch to eggetarian later if you have earlier opted for Non vegetarian meals. 3. Please do not hide any symptom of illness or shortness of breath and immediately inform the instructors. We had a trainee whose oxygen saturation fell so low that he had to be evacuated on foot by 4 people from the Basecamp all the way to NIM in the middle of the night. This was very risky for everyone involved. Drink plenty of water and take slow, deep breaths. 4. Please carry only the things mentioned in the website as anything extra would mostly be unutilized and would take up valuable space in the bag. Also, please check thoroughly the equipment issued at the institute, including the jackets and shoes for size and fitting and get them exchanged as required as you do not want ill fitting clothing and underperforming equipment in the mountains when you need them the most. 5. Reiterating the importance of discipline and punctuality since they are of utmost importance. We had to fall in 10 mins before the specified time and any delay is not acceptable. For example, move at 7 AM strictly means you start walking at 7 AM, and not waking up or having breakfast at 7 AM. Everything should be finished before hand and your rucksack should be on your shoulders at 7 AM. 6. The dorms have good storage and charging facilities, so do not worry about your luggage or charging your electronics. We did have a multi socket extension board in every tent at Tekhla, but none in Tel Camp, Gujjar hut or Basecamp. Trek from Tel camp to Gujjar hut is going to be the longest and toughest so be mentally prepared to trek for atleast 9 hours that day. There are rest points every 2 hours to offload your rucksacks and strech yourselves a bit. Be prepared to be out of network coverage for 14 days straight. 7. Our course was cut short by 5 days due to the rising covid cases during the 2nd wave and impending lockdowns, but our training was complete nonetheless. We streched and pushed ourselves and completed all the required training within a reduced timespan, thanks to the wonderful instructors, and trekked from Basecamp all the way back to NIM in a single day. So yeah, be prepared for any eventualities. 8. Lastly, physical fitness is very important but mental toughness is paramount. I did come across situations where I couldnt carry on and almost gave up, but I persisted and finished it successfully. Dont get disheartened if you are unable to finish any activity. There are many avenues to make up for it. Rock craft, Snow craft, Ice craft, rope knots, discipline, punctuality, camaraderie and team work. These all together make up your grade. So focus on all of them. All the very best and live out the best 28 days of your life! Pro Tip: Apart from the written exam, you will also have a rope knot test, which is timed. So whatever knots you learn, learn to tie them as quickly as possible. If you need any further information, please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram. My handle is @torqueandtrails.

[@thesneakytravellers]

One of the most descriptive and the happy videos I ever came across. You described even the tiniest of the moments in an incredibly fashionable manner. The vistas, the aura -- aesthetic pleasure! Editing and compilation are really appreciable!!.. keep up the good work..

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@RobinKumar-kh7ok]

Great video! I'm doing a mountaineering course in Australia later this year and it was great to watch an honest video like yours!

[@manaligugale48]

Ending ....with a ‘SPECIAL ICE AXE’ is perfect 💯 Himanshi .....

[@whereishemanshi]

Yeahhh! Thank you!!

[@onesteptosuccess8560]

Sahi kha manali yrr after 2 month of basic i did advance from hmi now within 10 days i will be again in NIm for s&r

[@manaligugale48]

Woww..good going yarr!!!All the best for s&r😃

[@ankitsaluja7410]

You did an amazing job. This kind of experience and information is super hard to get.

[@ayushrawat5627]

Starting from strangers and ending up in a beautiful special bond. Beauty of NIM. ❣️

[@whereishemanshi]

So true!

[@anilsuyal]

Thanks a lot Hemanshi for making such an amazing video.

[@rishabhpachchhao5222]

I really loved the way you conveyed your story along with the video rather than just video with music playing in background. I think that really keeps everyone hooked to the video! Absolutely loved it😍

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Rishabh! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@shreeshreevalli7560]

I was never interested in mountaineering, etc, but since I have come across ur video,i felt like i should experience it, the way u have narrated the things was really amazing.. ur clipings, memories, and editing, overall was really very good..by seeing this video I got goosebumps, very positive vibes, felt lot more .

[@gautamsingh148]

wow...........its really amazing and is something which is simply not possible to express everything in words. Thanks Hemanshi for sharing your experience, this has lot to learn and believe in oneself that yes we can.

[@karthikkammiti]

Wonderfully made. Thank you very much for sharing your memories…

[@vikrantsingh5872]

Sweet, intense, and deep and inspiring, It was all. Looking forward to enrol in this course. 😊

[@kaushikbhalerao1220]

I did bmc in 2007. I could feel what you have gone through. Good luck

[@kushagramunjal3791]

That was beautiful Hemanshi. Apart from being a trekker U for sure are a superb storyteller

[@hasnainczar669]

So nostalgic all the places tekhla and all. I did adventure course from NIM in 2018 and this video gave me so much of nostalgia

[@rajeshs8044]

Wow, What a fantabulous description . Hemanshi indeed enjoyed the trek , kyunki dar ke aage jeet hai.

[@srabaniduttaroy6273]

Love love love the video!!! Kudos to all you girls for completing the course. And specially kudos to you to completing the course and making a video about it. Wow!! you are special, girl. Loads of love and best of luck for your future endeavors.

[@whereishemanshi]

Hi Srabani! Thank you sooo much for this heartwarming comment and your wishes!! ❤️ wish you all the very best as well! 👍

[@janhvisonavane150]

This video was so so good! Nicely filmed and your narration was just like the cherry on the top! Looking forward to more such videos ♥️

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Janhvi! Glad you liked it 😃More stuff coming soon!

[@himalayankid1450]

Beautiful just beautiful. Very well presented. You just reminded me of my days at NIM. Thank you so much.

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@VKK0007]

Thanks a lot for beautifully sharing your awesome experiences ! Earlier I was in a dilemma whether to go for BMC or not although I had my booking for the course , but this video cleared all my doubts now I really excited to join this course !

[@sansthitachakrabarti9118]

Thankyou for presenting such an informative, well narrated video! I've applied for BMC in 2021 ladies batch. This video cleared all the doubts I was having and also feeling excited. Thanks again!!

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much for your compliments Sansthita and I am glad this was helpful. Go have a blast and make lots of good memories. Wish you all the best!

[@travelgujarati8159]

It is hard to shoot, when you are in camp. Really appreciated.

[@sejalshah6470]

Feels like going for one! It looks amazing 😍

[@throughmylens5582]

Loved your video, being a mountaineer myself relived my training days. I was literally crying at the end seeing your video. Thank for it.

[@whereishemanshi]

🥺🥺🥺 reallly!? Oh thank you soooo much! I am glad you liked it ☺️

[@throughmylens5582]

@@whereishemanshi Mention not, Its my pleasure.

[@toxictaujiop5428]

Hey hemanshi thanks for motivating me i can't express my feelings all I'm saying is thanks di for inspiring and sharing your experience with us. Lots of love to you ❤️ 😇

[@jayeshbehera1335]

very detailed video with pretty good explaination regarding the course👌🏻

[@dishakapkoti8198]

This video took me back to the amazing time I spent at NIM with all my lovely friends. Loved every second of this video. Great work Hemanshi. ♥️♥️♥️

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@onesteptosuccess8560]

Ryt disha mee too dear.. u remember me sakshi from j&k

[@ishanagrawal396]

Thanks for this amazing video! I myself going for it in 10 days. Can't wait to experience the adventure

[@shri_radhekripa]

How was the experience ishan bro

[@madhushrisuresh]

Oh my God! I had a tear at the end of the video♥️

[@beingminimal1575]

awesome narration - beautiful coverage - got inspired

[@adityaghoshal7414]

Thanks for this amazing video! ❤️❤️ Looking forward to your new videos

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@manvishekhawat8049]

Thanks Hemanshi for this Nostalgic video. I did AMC from NIM in June'18 and it got all the memories and emotions back😍❣️

[@whereishemanshi]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it!!

[@mukeshdangwal99]

Amazing!...the way you shared your experience is great...👍👍

[@rawdiaries]

This was such a wholesome video in addition to it being informational :)

[@dhruvdumbani6192]

Wow! I will definitely go for this! Beautifully made!!

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!

[@RitendraDirghangi]

Have watched it multiple times. Love it. ❤️

[@akshitbhatt473]

Great to see so much of information available...will see if anytime I can join these activities

[@dhruv1906]

This was really beautiful. Thanks for making this

[@whereishemanshi]

Thanks Dhruv, glad you liked it 😀

[@poojabadoni1722]

Wow yade taza ho gyi dost. 2013 me Maine bhi BMC Kiya tha NIM se . Bhot sundr video yr

[@meeta99]

Ur training reminded me my short duration trekking course in Nainital.....and all my treks.... feeling so nostalgic....hope u r doing well...and pl. Keep trekking...mine last trek was before 10 yrs ago...and m missing trekking like anything...

[@gunvardhansharma]

One of the best video. Thanku mam. I am really gonna take this course.

[@satyamsati7136]

Amazing video and you have pretty decent comm skills🔥😀

[@rohitjain1996]

Looks too good! I'd love to try this course!

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!

[@gokulmounagurusamy452]

The video is just wow. I literally lived those days

[@Xanjeep]

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[@dmadprojects4706]

When you took a snap @9:10 and spoke your heart out . This video became one of the best experience videos for me ! ❤️

[@shivroam]

One of the Best Video on BMC I have Seen 👏

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@anandsahra7809]

Such a Very Very Verryyy ... Genuine Info .. loved it😍

[@toofani13]

You are very important to the world himanshi ,I had done adventure course here, looking forward to BMC Sep, May it happen😸.

[@sauravkumar-br5vs]

Hey himanshi,,, thanks for making such a lovely video. Excited to explore.

[@whereishemanshi]

My pleasure ☺️

[@SIAmitPatel]

This is amazing, looking like a movie ... enjoyed throughout

[@SIAmitPatel]

this should be on amazon prime

[@mountainslovermanoj8979]

Explained very well........thankxx I am planning to do my Advance Mountneering from NIM.

[@nikhilbhi4160]

Your eyes r so expressive ❤️

[@manishjoshi7411]

I done my BMC (Course no. 68) a long ago from JIM & WS. Broken into tears after watching your video remembering my course. The feelings and experience were same as yours. Thanks for such a nice video. 😀👍

[@whereishemanshi]

Wow this is touching! 😢 I am really happy you liked it. The pleasure is all mine ☺️

[@paintwithpassion315]

Wohh dream journey.... Beyond imagination..... Even... Video editing and narration was epic

[@Nesu125]

Wonderful and beautiful clip ..... entertain like a movie and informative like a Lbsnaa lecture 😎🔥

[@VinuS09]

Thank you so much for this informative video

[@parthsood3039]

Really well made. I was in BMC 271. The season was different (March-April), base camp wasn't this green, but it snowed 2 nights!

[@gauravtributes5023]

What do you think would be best month take this course ?

[@amitgour2723]

one of the best bmc video....thanks

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much 🙌

[@pranjalipranjali2751]

Vvv informative vdo.... thanks a lot❤️❤️ ❤️🔥

[@nilavnayan4521]

This video is a gem Hemanshi!

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@ChandanKumar-ud1hi]

really this video gave me a beautiful smile on my lips😊

[@ExplorewithOme]

I'm in love with your videos now

[@whereishemanshi]

Hahaha thank you so much! 🙌🏻☺️

[@varshadumbani1680]

Wow wonderful video! Makes me want to go for it!!

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@mahaksinghvi723]

Amazing story telling !!!! Really cool n d scenery..... damn !!! So damn jealous 😬🙃😋

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!

[@wandererr7262]

Beautifully Presented 🙌🏼

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@shauryachauhan7153]

damnnnn i really miss those mannnnn, ooofffff , nostalgia , I did my basic in 2019 april , BMC 257......,LOVELYYYY!!!

[@kewaltrails]

Congratulations Hemanshi.. proud of you..god bless...

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!

[@cskanth6863]

@@whereishemanshi Hlo can you suggest me do bmc I'm nim

[@ashishbhide3279]

Sahi yaar. Feel jealous about you. :). Amazing Great Job Done. Very Good.

[@freni223]

I have a course coming up and this shows me what to expect so I can train better.

[@ShailySingh]

Lovely lovely video! It gave me an idea about how my course is going to be like. More importantly it made me worried, laugh, and cry at the end. Brilliant video. Best wishes. ❤️

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much! I hope your course goes well!

[@SRJ1994]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us....I'm just lost while watching vedio..... definitely one day I will join mountaineering course ....and I will make my every dream come true.....once again thanks .......

[@whereishemanshi]

Hi Suraj! You're most welcome! I hope you get a chance to pursue your dreams really soon and wish you all the very best for it! ☺️

[@prakharnayak]

Very nicely captured.... Felt each and every moment.. Shayad jee hi liya thoda👍👍👍

[@whereishemanshi]

Hahaha thanks Prakhar! I am glad you liked it! ☺️

[@aditibanerjee1760]

THIS WAS JUST AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG. Now am sure that am gonna do this.

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you much Aditi! Happy to know your plans and wish you all the best! ☺️

[@Rohan.S.Patne.]

wow! this looks fun!

[@lalithagamparai3017]

❤ just fall in love with the story telling skills...... Loved it yaaar

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Lalitha!

[@harmanpreetsingh6582]

Beautifully presented ❤️

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Harmanpreet!

[@rageshvaikkatil4778]

Exciting stuff. Feeling jealous. 😗

[@bsnsbsmsb5233]

I'm coming for BMC in uttrakashi 2020 Can't wait to get started

[@Vlogermunda]

Very helpful thank you so much himanshi ❤️🙏

[@whereishemanshi]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@ghu_makkar_saurabh]

Very well made!! Nice storytelling skills 👍

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Saurabh!

[@geographer.mountaineer]

I have no words... My training at NIM were the best days of my life... Thank you for sharing this amazing experience video...

[@whereishemanshi]

It’s my pleasure

[@deepaksinghrana1417]

Aap key es video say fir dokrani bamak glacier jane key echa ho rahi purane din yaad a gaye thanks for making this video

[@whereishemanshi]

Zaroor jaiyega! It's my pleasure!

[@todaylearn]

Wonderful and great journey ❤️

[@deepankarkumar2914]

wow!! you covered the course very well..

[@sainitarun808]

Amazing.. Felt really good and thrilled to watch this video.. Love to go there one day

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you!

[@sainitarun808]

Keep uploading such beautiful and meaningful videos with us hemanshi 😊

[@gauravshinde9926]

Thank You 😚 this helped me a lot

[@riderdark6314]

Ooh.... 😍 Our Rumpa di is here.... 😍😍😍😍

[@andersonsamuelphilip2777]

Dude loved the way you have made this video...........

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 😄

[@sanviarora9681]

You narrated so well and the video was so clean... I'm in love Hemanshi

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you sooo much Sanvi! ♥️🙌

[@MaiAurHimalay]

Loved this hemanshi... you have compiled this so well... Which was your batch.. mine was 257.. this experience is a life changing one indeed :)

[@travelomountain5345]

Brilliantly Job done... Thanks for making this video... Mine is BMC 265 batch

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much!

[@muskansaini5869]

You are underrated..... srslyyyy you deserve much and more recognition ❤️

[@whereishemanshi]

Thank you so much Muskan!! 🥺

[@jurassiceye5854]

I love mountains and oceans ,I want to learn basic mountaineering courses but the waiting time is a real killer.

[@mayanksapra6507]

Thanks for making this video👌👌👌👌

[@whereishemanshi]

My pleasure!

[@manoharsinghnegi3922]

Thanks ..ok let see what will happen in this course ..my course schedule on this march 2022

[@mandar.deodhar]

Superb video. Wish you good luck to do advance mountereering course next and climbing Everest if you get chance 😊👍