Rescue flight

Mountain rescue & emergency air support.

CAAN-licensed crews for emergency medical evacuation, search & rescue, and hospital coordination — weather and clearances permitting.

Capabilities

What we support

Core rescue and emergency services coordinated with authorised partners when conditions allow.

Rescue helicopter on mountain operations
CAAN Licensed crews & aircraft
  • 24/7 Emergency Response Alarm Centre

    Ops desk awareness for urgent tasking during operating season — call or WhatsApp with location and situation.

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation

    Time-critical lift support when weather, daylight and authorised medical coordination permit safe flight.

  • Search & Rescue

    Support into remote valleys and trail corridors as part of coordinated SAR tasking with ground teams.

  • Longline Rescue

    Longline capability when terrain does not allow a landing and procedures / conditions are suitable.

  • Telemedicine

    Coordination with medical partners so clinical guidance can inform priority and destination planning.

  • Hospital Coordination

    Handover planning toward appropriate receiving facilities when the mission and airspace allow.

How missions run

Weather-first. Pilot-in-command.

01

Assess the window

Crew reviews weather, daylight, altitude, landing or longline options, and regulatory requirements before any launch.

02

Coordinate partners

When tasked, we work with authorised ground, medical and hospital partners so the aircraft sits in a clear chain of care.

03

Fly or hold

If the window is not honest, we hold and update. Pressure never overrides the pilot-in-command.

04

Same crews

Guest scenic routes and rescue support share the same CAAN-licensed pilots who know these valleys year-round.

Request flow

How to reach ops

  1. Contact ops

    Call or WhatsApp with location context, urgency, and any medical notes from on-site teams.

  2. Share essentials

    Coordinates or nearest landmark, number of people, injuries if known, and weather you can see on site.

  3. Stand by for decision

    Crew assesses and confirms fly / hold. We only launch when the mission can be flown safely.

Important

What you need to know

  • Rescue and emergency flights depend on weather, daylight, airspace and official tasking — they cannot be guaranteed on demand.
  • Guest scenic packages and rescue tasking are separate. A booked holiday flight is not a rescue retainer.
  • For life-threatening emergencies in Nepal, contact local emergency services first; we support when authorised and operationally able.
  • Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is strongly recommended for all high-altitude travel.
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