Rapid & Reliable
Helicopter Rescue Services
When every second counts in the extreme terrains of the Himalayas, Basecamp Helicopter provides swift, safe, and professional aerial evacuation. Operating with highly experienced high-altitude pilots and state-of-the-art aircraft, we specialize in search and rescue (SAR) and medical evacuations (Medevac) across Nepal’s most challenging landscapes.
Whether it is acute mountain sickness (AMS), a trekking injury, or a mountaineering emergency, our team is on standby to bring you or your clients safely back to advanced medical care in Kathmandu.
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Rapid Emergency Response -
High-Altitude Expertise -
Specialized SAR & Medevac
How Our Rescue Process Works
We have streamlined our emergency response protocol to ensure minimal delays from the moment a call is received to the moment the patient is handed over to medical professionals.
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Emergency Activation
The process begins the moment we receive an emergency call or message from a trekker, guide, expedition agency, or insurance provider. Our 24/7 rescue coordination team immediately logs the critical details.
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Rapid Assessment & Clearance
Our flight operations team quickly evaluates the weather conditions at the rescue site and along the flight route. Simultaneously, we process the necessary flight permits and verify insurance or payment guarantees to ensure immediate dispatch.
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Airborne Dispatch
Once cleared, our helicopter is airborne within minutes. For severe medical emergencies, we can configure the aircraft to accommodate medical equipment and, if requested, fly with a trained paramedic or high-altitude rescue specialist onboard.
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Extraction & Medical Handover
Upon reaching the coordinates, our pilot executes a safe landing or hover extraction. The patient is secured and flown directly to Kathmandu, where an ambulance will be waiting at the helipad to transfer them immediately to a premier hospital for treatment.
What We Need from You (Rescue Requirements)
To dispatch a rescue helicopter as quickly and safely as possible, we require the following critical information from the ground:
Exact Location
GPS coordinates, altitude, and the name of the nearest recognizable landmark or teahouse.
Patient Condition
A clear description of the medical emergency (e.g., AMS symptoms, trauma, unconsciousness) so we can prepare the right medical response.
Weather Update
A brief report of the current ground weather (visibility, wind, cloud cover) at the rescue site.
Passenger Details
Full name, passport number, and nationality of the patient(s).
Financial Guarantee
Confirmation of rescue insurance coverage (with the insurance provider’s contact details) or an upfront payment guarantee from the trekking agency or family.
Ground Contact
A working phone number or satellite phone number for the person on the ground coordinating the rescue.