Recognising the importance of professional human resource in tourism industry, the Department of Tourism came into existence in 1976, which later has been renamed as “Centre for Mountain Tourism & Hospitality Studies” (CMTHS). The centre is maintained by Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University as per Uttarakhand University Act 1973 Section 44 and is an operational arm of university with internal autonomy.

Since its inception the centre has worked ceaselessly in the area of Hospitality & tourism, providing the industry firstly- the information through various research papers, journals & publications, Secondly – the methods & techniques, through various seminars, conferences & trainings and Lastly – The most important the trained human resource to lead the industry.

Besides the interactive lectures, which fill the students with the knowledge, the training in different organs of Hospitality & Tourism Industry satisfies the zeal for practical feel. Ex students of this centre are working in national & International hospitality organisations, playing a significant role in leading airlines, resorts, hotels & other tourism associations.

The centre has a line of experienced & trained pedagogue, which are assisted by a rich visiting faculty, consisting of professionals from the leading organisations. The centre is involved in every field of Hospitality Management as it holds seminars, conferences, short-term programmes & training and also manages a fleet of Twenty Three Tourist Guest Houses located on Badri – Kedar Yatra Route. Further the centre runs University Guest House, publishes Journals & Books and organises a large number of Adventure Tourism Activities along with imparting the students with knowledge of the Tourism Industry.

Stepping – Stones of CMTHS