Nihal Sarkar
Siliguri
Summary
As a passionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience in both adventure and education, I am eager to contribute my skills as an instructor or manager. My commitment to fostering learning and driving impactful research aligns perfectly with your team's mission. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and inspire the next generation of leaders in our field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Instructor
Mountaineering & Adventure Institute
Yuksom
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Led training programmes on rock climbing, adventure & nature study, survival camping and disaster management.
Field Investigator
Siliguri College of Commerce
Siliguri
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked in a Indian Council for Social Science and Research (ICSSR) funded project on “Feminisation of Agriculture - Causes, Consequences & Challenges: A Case Study of Dakshin Dinajpur” under the supervision of Dr Chinmoy Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics.
Guest Lecturer
Salesian College Siliguri Campus
Siliguri
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted a short course on “Peace & Conflict Studies” at the Department of Political Science.
Assistant Manager
Bara Mangwa Farmhouse
Kurseong Hills
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in a 50% repeat business rate.
- Led a team of 15, fostering a collaborative and high-energy work environment.
Guest Instructor
Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism
Chemchey
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted classes on rock climbing, map reading, snow crafting, camping etc in Basic Mountaineering Courses and Advance Mountaineering Courses.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
Bodoland University
Kokrajhar, Assam08-2028
Master of Arts - Political Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi01.2025
Master of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies and Management
Sikkim University
Gangtok, Sikkim01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Disaster Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi01.2021
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography
Salesian College Siliguri Campus
Siliguri, West Bengal01.2018
Higher Secondary - Science Stream
Techno Model School
Siliguri, India07-2013
Secondary Schooling -
Rama Krishna Mission Vidyalaya Narendrapur
Kolkata, India06-2011
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Program assessment
- Program administration
- Technical instruction
- Mentoring
- Team management
- Strong communication skills
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Curriculum Development
Certification
• Basic Mountaineering Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, April - 2014, Qualified with Grade "A"
• Advance Mountaineering Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, September - 2014, Qualified with Grade "A"
• Basic Map-reading Course, West Bengal Mountaineering and Adventure Sports Foundation, Phuluberia, Bankura, West Bengal, February - 2025
• Climbathon - Alpine Mountaineering Leadership Programme, Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Bara Shigri glacier, Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, August - 2015
• Basic Skiing Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, January - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A"
• Basic Snowboarding Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, January - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A", Awarded with the Consolation Prize
• Method of Instruction Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, September - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A", Awarded with the Best Student
• Advance Mountaineering Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, September - 2014, Qualified with Grade "A"
• Basic Map-reading Course, West Bengal Mountaineering and Adventure Sports Foundation, Phuluberia, Bankura, West Bengal, February - 2025
• Climbathon - Alpine Mountaineering Leadership Programme, Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Bara Shigri glacier, Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, August - 2015
• Basic Skiing Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, January - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A"
• Basic Snowboarding Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, January - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A", Awarded with the Consolation Prize
• Method of Instruction Course, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports, Pahalgam, J&K, September - 2025, Qualified with Grade "A", Awarded with the Best Student
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Hindi - Fluent
- Bengali - Native
- Chinese (Mandarin) - Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Mountaineering
- Rock Climbing
- Reading
- Writing
- Photography
Achievements
Mountaineering Expeditions:
- Mt Stok Kangri, 6121 m, Ladakh, September, 2014.
- Unnamed Peak, 6280 m, Himachal Pradesh, August, 2014.
- Lenin Peak, 7134 m, Kyrgyzstan, July, 2017.
- Unnamed Peak, 5900 m, Ladakh, July, 2024.
- Mt Bandarpunch, 6316 m, Uttarakhand, May, 2025.
- Mt Kang Yates II, 6280 m, Ladakh, July, 2025.
- Mt Chakula Kangri I, 6534 m, Ladakh, September, 2025.
Sports:
- Open State Sports Climbing Championship, West Bengal Mountaineering & Adventure Sports Foundation, Saltlake Stadium, Kolkata, November, 2014.
- All India Open Bouldering Competition, Sikkim Mountaineering Association, Palzor Stadium, Gangtok, May, 2015, Finalist.
- UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Cheongsong, South Korea, 01/01/16, Quarter-finalist.
Websites And Social Links - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihal_Sarkar
Timeline
Chief Instructor
Mountaineering & Adventure Institute
03.2024 - 11.2025
Field Investigator
Siliguri College of Commerce
10.2023 - 02.2024
Guest Lecturer
Salesian College Siliguri Campus
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Bara Mangwa Farmhouse
08.2019 - 07.2020
Guest Instructor
Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure & Ecotourism
08.2018 - 07.2019
Doctor of Philosophy -
Bodoland University
Master of Arts - Political Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies and Management
Sikkim University
Post Graduate Diploma - Disaster Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography
Salesian College Siliguri Campus
Higher Secondary - Science Stream
Techno Model School
Secondary Schooling -
Rama Krishna Mission Vidyalaya Narendrapur