Rescue From Gokyo Valley in Everest (MedEvac / Emergency Helicopter Service)

Step 1 – Emergency Call / Alert (Immediate)

A distress call is received from the trekking route via guide, expedition team, insurance company, or satellite communication device. The patient’s condition, exact GPS location, and altitude are confirmed.

Step 2 – Rescue Coordination (10–30 Minutes)

The helicopter operator coordinates with:

Pilot and flight team availability
Weather and visibility assessment in Gokyo Valley
Landing zone feasibility check
Medical and insurance authorization (if applicable)

An emergency flight plan is filed based on real-time conditions.

Step 3 – Helicopter Dispatch from Kathmandu (As Soon As Cleared)

A medically equipped helicopter is dispatched from Kathmandu toward the Everest region.

The flight route typically follows:

Kathmandu → Lukla corridor → Namche → Gokyo Valley

During flight, the crew maintains constant communication with ground teams.

Step 4 – Landing at Gokyo Valley (Time Varies)

Upon arrival, the helicopter lands at the nearest safe landing zone in the Gokyo region (conditions permitting).

On-ground actions include:

Patient stabilization and assessment
Oxygen support if required
Safe loading into helicopter
Step 5 – Emergency Evacuation to Kathmandu (1–2 Hours Flight Time)

The patient is flown directly back to Kathmandu.

Possible drop-off points:

Tribhuvan International Airport helipad
Designated hospital helipad (if arranged)
Step 6 – Hospital Transfer & Handover (Final Stage)

Ground ambulance transfer is arranged to a medical facility in Kathmandu, where the patient is handed over to doctors for treatment.