Alpine Rescue Service Pvt. Ltd. (here onwards referred to as ARS) is a Trademark Registered Company, registered at Office of the Company Registrar (OCR) and Licensed by Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, which has ties to various related entities of Nepal within the legal framework of this country since 2012 with Professional Liability Insurance.

ARS is the first professional Emergency Assistance Company of Nepal and is now an internationally acclaimed organization. The ARS dedicated team who operates 24/7 and 365 days a year are constantly ready to take the calls for emergency medical evacuation / assistance anytime. Whenever the need arose, the ARS team has also walked the extra mile to rescue poor local people including porters, by means of Air or surface rescue operations, without concern to any monetary gain. As such, the company also exercises its corporate social responsibility as well.

Our strategy of providing unparalleled assistant services has enabled us to build relationships with our client's and partners that have ensured our growth and capabilities. As a result of the dedication to its "mission: Save Life" and other assistance services, the company has been awarded the IAG Quality Award, 2016 during the event at Berlin, Germany.

Credentials & Assurance

Trust is built on transparency. ARS operates with complete accountability, ensuring partners and clients have confidence in every mission:

• Licensed by: Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal
• Certificate of Incorporation: Regd. No.: 90260/068/069
• Insurance Coverage: Valid Public Liability Insurance Policy 
• Quality Control: Continuous management oversight ensures that all operations meet international standards of safety, ethics, and performance.

We remain flexible and adaptive, allowing us to meet the specific needs of our clients and partners while maintaining strict adherence to our core values.

Our Capabilities

• We provide the most reasonable quotations for evacuation and only evacuate the patient once we receive confirmation from our partners.
• We provide timely updates of the whole evacuation process whether they are by air or road.
• We have the ability to take multiple cases at a time.
• We have the luxury to use multiple medical and helicopter providers which gives us more leverage and flexibility during the peak season.
• Our services go beyond the capital Kathmandu to other major cities of Nepal. We have the ability to evacuate the patient from any part of the country by air or ground if road access is there.
• We can make payments to providers immediately if they persist on earlier payments before due payments from our partners.
• We can carry out any financial transaction in any part of the country.
• We have the ability to organize Sherpa climbers if need arises.
• We are capable of paying cash in advance to providers if the GOP is not accepted.
• From 2025 onwards we have the necessary partnership to handle cases in Bhutan and Bangladesh as well.

Track Records:

A snow storm arising from cyclone Hudhud in October 2014 brought severe snowstorms and avalanches in central Nepal which killed at least 43 people including tourists. ARS handled many emergency missions.

In August 2014 a gigantic landslide disaster affected huge losses of life and property in Jure, Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal, ARS conducted many rescue missions.

ARS carried out more than 400 noncommercial medical evacuations in addition to more than 300 commercial evacuations during the April 25 2015 earthquake.

Winner of the Quality Award Berlin 2016, International Assistance Group, France. Developed the “Everest Air “documentary initiated by BCII, USA aired on Travel Channel in 2016.

Transfer of many Covid patients during pandemic.

Each mission adds to our legacy of reliability and compassion under pressure.

Leadership

ARS is led by Mr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Chairman and sole shareholder, whose vision and dedication continue to guide the organization. Under his leadership, Alpine Rescue Service has become synonymous with trust, efficiency, and compassion in Nepal’s emergency response sector.

Our Commitment

At Alpine Rescue Service, we believe that rescue is more than a service—it is a duty, a responsibility, and an act of humanity. Every operation we undertake is grounded in this belief, combining technical expertise with compassion to ensure that lives are saved, families are reunited, and partners are supported with transparency and trust.

Operating at the intersection of mountain rescue, medical emergency, and humanitarian aid, ARS continues to set the standard for emergency assistance in Nepal and beyond.

Hope this will provide you with an insight of how we operate and what are our capabilities. We have the capability to provide you the best services in this part of the country and ARS is willing to walk that extra mile to assist international partners if the need arises. Your support will only bolster our confidence and boost our enthusiasm. If there is anything you need, please feel free to write or call us any time. This operational strength allows us not only to respond quickly but also to adapt to the unpredictable realities of Nepal’s landscape.