Low Altitude Guide Course 2026: Guide Certification, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Low Altitude Guide Course is a skill initiative by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board to train and certify 761 local youth as professional low-altitude guides. Eligible candidates are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested applicants can apply offline by submitting their form to the District Tourism Development Officer.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Certified low-altitude guide professional training |
| Ministry / department | Tourism Department |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, the Low Altitude Guide Course is aimed at empowering local youth with professional tourism skills. Candidates undergo training and tests to gain official certification as low-altitude guides, strengthening their employment opportunities in the state's booming travel and tourism industry.
Benefits
- Beneficiaries will become certified low-altitude guides upon successful completion of the course.
- Skill development opportunities to build professional careers in Uttarakhand's tourism sector.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be a youth from Uttarakhand.
- Selection is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis up to a total of 761 beneficiaries.
Documents required
- Necessary documents in accordance with the guidelines specified by the Department of Tourism.
How to apply
- 1Obtain and fill out the prescribed application form for the Low Altitude Guide Course.
- 2Attach all required documents specified by the department.
- 3Submit the completed form to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
- 4Appear for the designated tests conducted by the authorities.
- 5The District Tourism Development Officer forwards shortlisted candidates to headquarters, where the final selection committee confirms the participants.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for the Low Altitude Guide Course?+
Youth from Uttarakhand are eligible to apply for this course.
How many beneficiaries are selected under the scheme?+
A total of 761 beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is the application mode for the course?+
The application process is offline through the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
Who makes the final selection of participants?+
The final selection is made by a committee constituted at the headquarters following evaluation and tests.
What benefit is awarded after finishing the course?+
Participants receive official certification as low-altitude guides.
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