Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (abbreviated to ABVIMAS) is an Indian institute, which provides specialized training in skiing, mountain rescue and mountaineering, founded in 1961. The institute is located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. History In 1961, it was set up as the Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, but later it was renamed in 2008 after former PM of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In 2017, the institute formed an MOU with Swarnim Gujarat Sports University for collaborative training. Courses ABVIMAS offers mountaineering, skiing and water sports courses. Advance Mountaineering Course Advance Skiing Course Method of Instruction (Skiing) Course Intermediate Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking) & Advance Water Sports Course (Sailing) Intermediate water Sports Course Advance Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking) Advance Water Sports Method of Instruction (Water Sports Course) Trained Trainers of Advance Mountaineering Course See also Mountaineering in India References External links Official website Mountaineering in India Winter sports in India Educational institutions established in 1961 Tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh Education in Himachal Pradesh Educational organisations based in India Buildings and structures in Himachal Pradesh 1961 establishments in Himachal Pradesh Memorials to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mountaineering training institutes