Study at the gateway to Garhwal
Kotdwar sits at the foothills of the Shivaliks – weekends here mean hill stations, rivers, temples and adventure.
Places to visit
The ashram of Rishi Kanva on the banks of the Malini river – associated with Shakuntala and the birthplace of King Bharat.
A revered hilltop Hanuman temple on the Khoh river and one of Kotdwar’s best-known landmarks.
A colonial-era hill station and home of the Garhwal Rifles – the Garhwali museum, St. Mary’s Church and the Tip-n-Top viewpoint over forested hills.
An ancient pilgrimage city where the Ganga leaves the Himalayan foothills; Har Ki Pauri hosts the famous evening Ganga Aarti.
The yoga capital of the world – riverside ashrams, Laxman Jhula, river rafting and camping on the Ganga.
Sulphur springs known for their therapeutic water, with valleys, caves and adventure activities nearby.
The “Queen of the Hills” – Kempty Falls, Gun Hill ropeway, Cloud’s End treks and famous bakeries.
A campus with a view
For hotel management and tourism students, the region is a living classroom – pilgrimage circuits, adventure tourism, heritage hotels and hill-station hospitality are all within reach.
Your career starts at IHMS Kotdwar
Admissions for session 2026–27 are open. Get free counselling on the right programme, fees, scholarships and hostel – we call back within 24 hours.