Medical Evacuation Services

Medical Evacuation
Across Nepal

From a collapsed trekker at 5,000 metres to a hospital-to-hospital transfer in Kathmandu — HSJ Heli provides the complete medical evacuation chain. 24 hours. Every region.

Every Type of Medical Evacuation

One activation number, three levels of care — from high-altitude rescue to international repatriation.

Most Common

High-Altitude Trek Rescue

Trekkers affected by AMS, HACE, HAPE, trauma or cardiac events are airlifted from the trail to Kathmandu hospitals. Our H125s are certified for operations above 6,000m.

  • AMS / HACE / HAPE response
  • Trauma & fracture evacuation
  • Cardiac and stroke emergencies
  • Operations to EBC and beyond
Hospital Transfer

Inter-Facility Transfer

Transfers between district hospitals and Kathmandu tertiary facilities. Coordinated with receiving facility in advance. Ground and air options available.

  • District to Kathmandu transfers
  • Kathmandu valley ground ambulance
  • ICU-capable transfer coordination
  • Pre-admission arranged ahead of arrival
International

Repatriation Support

For patients requiring repatriation home, we coordinate the full chain — Kathmandu hospital to TIA airport, including medical escort arrangements and documentation.

  • TIA airport medical escort coordination
  • Documentation for medical repatriation
  • Liaison with receiving country teams
  • Travel fitness assessment referrals

From Sea Level to 6,000m

Our Airbus H125 helicopters are routinely operated at extreme altitudes. No zone is out of reach.

5,000m – 6,000m+Extreme Altitude
EBC, Gokyo, Mera Peak approaches
3,500m – 5,000mVery High Altitude
Namche, Manang, Thorong La
2,000m – 3,500mHigh Altitude
Lukla, Jomsom, Langtang
Below 2,000mValley & Lowlands
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan

Conditions We Respond To

Our pilots and case managers are experienced with all common high-altitude and travel medical emergencies.

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
Frostbite & Hypothermia
Cardiac Arrest & Chest Pain
Stroke & Neurological Events
Fractures & Orthopaedic Trauma
Head Injuries & Concussion
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Appendicitis & Abdominal Pain
Severe Infection / Sepsis
Anaphylaxis & Allergic Reactions

Aircraft & Capabilities

Airbus H125 / AS350

Primary rescue aircraft
  • 6+ seat capacity
  • 6,000m+ operational ceiling
  • CAAN certified
  • Hoist-capable on request

Ground Ambulance

Kathmandu & valley
  • 24/7 availability
  • All major hospitals
  • ICU-level transfer
  • Crew of 2 minimum

Fixed-Wing Coordination

International repatriation
  • TIA airport liaison
  • Medical escort coordination
  • Documentation package
  • Receiving team handover

Medical Emergency in Nepal?

Our team is standing by. 24 hours. 365 days.