24/7 Emergency Rescue Line Active — Nepal Airspace Operational
About HSJ Heli & Assistance

Nepal's most accountable helicopter & assistance company.

We exist because the Himalayas demand more than promises. Every rescue we fly. Every case we document. Every invoice we issue. All of it is verifiable, transparent, and delivered on time.

2006

Himalayan Social Journey founded in Kathmandu by Ram Sapkota. First trekking operations across Everest and Annapurna regions begin.

2010

HSJ begins coordinating with international travel insurers for trekker emergency cases — managing ground logistics, hospital liaison, and documentation for rescue operations.

2017

Dedicated travel assistance operations formalised under HSJ Group. Partnerships with international insurers and assistance networks established.

2019

Specialist rescue coordination services launched for trekking companies, expedition operators, and international assistance networks across Nepal's Himalayan regions.

2021

HSJ enters direct helicopter evacuation and medical transfer coordination — bridging the gap between air operations and full insurance case management.

2023

Dedicated medical team assembled including Dr. Animesh Joshi (Orthopedic Surgeon) and licensed paramedics — enabling doctor-attended evacuations and full medical necessity verification for international insurers.

2025

Formally established as Nepal's dedicated helicopter and insurance assistance correspondent — combining 18 years of Himalayan expertise with professional aviation operations, a medical team, and a case management system built to international standards.

2026

Active correspondent partnerships with international insurers. 24/7 case coordination. GPS-verified missions. Itemised billing. The Nepal desk that works the way you need it to.

Our Journey

18 years in Nepal's mountains. Built for this moment

HSJ Heli team

"We have one policy on billing: if we cannot explain every line item to your compliance team, we do not put it on the invoice."
Aswin Sapkota — General Manager, HSJ Heli & Assistance

HSJ Heli & Assistance is the aviation and medical assistance division of Himalayan Social Journey — one of Nepal's most established and reviewed trekking and travel companies, with over 2,100 verified TripAdvisor reviews spanning 18 years of Himalayan operations.

We did not enter the helicopter rescue industry to compete with the existing players. We entered it because we watched those players fail — and we knew exactly how to build something better.

Over nearly two decades of guiding trekkers, managing high-altitude emergencies, and coordinating with international insurers from the ground level, we accumulated something no new operator can buy: deep, tested relationships with Nepal's hospitals, aviation authorities, and mountain communities. When we launched HSJ Heli & Assistance, we built it on that foundation — not on promises, but on a track record.

Today, HSJ Heli & Assistance operates as Nepal's correspondent and assistance desk for international travel insurers and assistance companies. We handle everything from first emergency notification to final document handover — with a named team, a licensed doctor, and a case file that holds up to scrutiny anywhere in the world.

Management Team

The People Behind Your Mission

A single stick can easily be broken — but not a bundle. Meet the passionate guides, leaders, and specialists who make every HELI journey unforgettable.

Ram Sapkota

Ram Sapkota

Founder / President
Amrit Sapkota

Amrit Sapkota

Executive Director
Aswin Sapkota

Aswin Sapkota

General Manager
Operations & Case Management

Khima Chapagain

Khima Chapagain

Finance & Billing Manager
Nikita Gautam

Nikita Gautam

Flight Coordination Officer
Nirajan Khanal

Nirajan Khanal

Case Operation Manager
Ashish Dahal

Ashish Dahal

Emergency Desk Officer
Bhuwan Acharya

Bhuwan Acharya

Medical Documentation Officer
Swasti Chalise

Swasti Chalise

Insurance Case
Princy Jaiswal

Princy Jaiswal

Emergency Desk Officer
Our Crew

Morenon Demonti

Morenon Demonti

Captain

Crew

Bibek Khadka

Bibek Khadka

Captain

Crew

Ananda Thapa

Ananda Thapa

Captain

Crew

Aman Budhathoki

Aman Budhathoki

Captain

Crew

Ralph Stefan Jorg

Ralph Stefan Jorg

Captain

Crew

Subash Khadka

Subash Khadka

Captain

Crew

Medical Team

Dr. Animesh Joshi

Dr. Animesh Joshi

Orthopedic & Surgeon

Doctor

Dr. Sweta Agrawal

Dr. Sweta Agrawal

General Physician.

Medical Advisor

Dr. Shuva Jung Rana

Dr. Shuva Jung Rana

Medical Director

Medical Advisor

Dr. Sumit Kumar yadav

Dr. Sumit Kumar yadav

Physician

Medical Advisor

Dr. Jyoti Bajracharya

Dr. Jyoti Bajracharya

General

Medical Advisor

Dr. Sandesh Lamsal

Dr. Sandesh Lamsal

General Physician

Medical Advisor

All operations certified under Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal regulations.

CAAN Certified

All operations certified under Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal regulations.

Regulatory Body Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Air Operator Certificate AOC Certified – Nepal
Pilot Qualifications Type-rated, CAAN Licensed, High-Altitude Certified
Aircraft Standards DGCA-registered, Regular A-Check Maintenance
Medical Coverage Medevac-equipped, Oxygen & First Aid On-Board
Rescue Certification UIAA-standard longline & mountain rescue