Sarkari Yojana

High Altitude Guide Course

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's Tourism Development Board trains and certifies 41 local youth who have completed a Low Altitude Guide Course as professional high-altitude guides.

About High Altitude Guide Course

Run by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand, the “High Altitude Guide Course” trains and certifies young people of Uttarakhand as professional high-altitude guides. It is meant for those who have already finished a Low Altitude Guide Course at a recognised institution.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for High Altitude Guide Course, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants should be young people from Uttarakhand

Applicants should be young people from Uttarakhand.

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A Low Altitude Guide Course from a recognised…

A Low Altitude Guide Course from a recognised institution must already be completed. In all, 41 beneficiaries will be chosen.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

High Altitude Guide Course provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Those who finish the course are certified as…

Those who finish the course are certified as high-altitude guides.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Documents must be submitted according to the department's…

Documents must be submitted according to the department's specified guidelines.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for High Altitude Guide Course through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Fill in the prescribed application form and hand it in, with the required documents, at the District Tourism Development Officer's office.
After the tests are over, the District Tourism Development Officer sends the shortlist of candidates to headquarters.
A committee formed at headquarters makes the final choice of participants.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References