What Simrik Air does

Simrik Air Pvt. Ltd. is a Kathmandu-based helicopter operator founded in 2001 that provides aviation services across Nepal's Himalayan terrain. The company operates a fleet of five helicopters—three Airbus H125 (AS350 B3e) and one Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, plus a previously operated Bell 407GXP—selected for high-altitude and hot-and-high performance. Its service portfolio spans nine categories: mountain sightseeing flights (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Gosaikunda), pilgrimage tours (Pathivara, Muktinath, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra), medical evacuation/air ambulance, search and rescue including long-line operations, cargo sling operations, aerial firefighting using Bambi Bucket, LiDAR and aerial surveys, heli-ski, and skydiving in partnership with InSky Skydive. Operations include cross-border missions to Tibet for pilgrimage and rescue work, and the company has been recognized by Nepal's Government for supporting the Everest Height Measurement Survey.

The company's customer base is heterogeneous across four primary segments: adventure tourists and pilgrims (transaction-based tour packages), healthcare providers and patients (HAMS Hospital, Grande International, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Mediciti, with COVID-19 medevac approvals), government and development organizations (sling cargo, survey support), and corporate/VIP clients (premium transport for executives and notable figures). Pricing is predominantly per-flight transaction-based, with packages offered on both shared and charter bases and a 50% deposit schedule for high-altitude pilgrimage bookings. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website and regional hotlines, supplemented by travel-agency resellers and direct hospital and government contracts.

Simrik Air operates among Nepal's 11 commercial helicopter companies. Its leadership is founder-led under Chairman Captain Rameshwar Thapa (also President of Airlines Operator's Association of Nepal and Helicopter Society of Nepal), with Captain Siddartha Jang Gurung as Executive Director. The company achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in May 2025 and maintains a team of 55 employees across Kathmandu headquarters, Pokhara operations, and helipad bases. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company remains privately held with no detected institutional investment.

Name

Simrik Air

Legal name

Simrik Air Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://simrikair.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Simrik Air is a Kathmandu-based helicopter operator offering mountain flights, pilgrimage tours, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and cargo sling services across Nepal's Himalayan region, serving tourists, hospitals, government, and corporate clients with a fleet of five helicopters optimized for high-altitude operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB), Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Helicopter tour packages
• High-altitude rescue operations
• Medical evacuation services
• Aerial firefighting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Tour Packages: Direct revenue from selling helicopter tour packages including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Gosaikunda, Langtang, and other mountain flights. Packages include both shared and charter options with varying price points.
2. Medical Evacuation Services: Air ambulance and medical evacuation services for critically ill or injured patients requiring urgent transport between hospitals or from remote locations to medical facilities. Includes dedicated COVID-19 patient transport during pandemic.
3. Pilgrimage Tours: Holy tour packages including Gosaikunda, Pathivara Temple, Muktinath, Tilicho, and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra combining helicopter and ground transportation.
4. Skydiving Adventures: Tandem skydiving experiences in Pokhara conducted in partnership with InSky Skydive team, including VIP and Deluxe package options.
5. Sling Operations: Cargo and heavy load transportation to remote areas inaccessible by road, supporting development projects and infrastructure delivery.
6. Fire Fighting Support: Aerial firefighting services using Bambi Bucket technique for forest fire control operations.
7. Heli Ski Services: Access to remote, pristine ski slopes in the Himalayas for adventure enthusiasts.
8. Aerial Survey Services: Aerial survey and LiDAR survey operations for mapping and research purposes.
9. Government Contract Services: Services provided to government including support for Everest Height Measurement Survey and other state requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simrik Air is a helicopter aviation company that operates a fleet of Airbus H125 and Bell 505 helicopters to provide high-altitude aviation services across Nepal's Himalayan region. Its core offerings include mountain sightseeing flights, branded helicopter tour packages (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Gosaikunda, Langtang), pilgrimage tours (Muktinath, Pathivara, Kailash Mansarovar), medical evacuation and air ambulance services, search and rescue operations, cargo sling operations, aerial firefighting, skydiving experiences, aerial surveys, and heli-skiing.

Product overview

Simrik Air is a helicopter aviation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of aerial services centered around helicopter operations in Nepal's Himalayan region. The company operates two helicopter types (Airbus H125 and Bell 505 Jet Ranger X) providing diverse services including mountain flights, medical evacuation, pilgrimage tours, cargo sling operations, firefighting, search and rescue, skydiving, aerial surveys, and heli-skiing. Their tour offerings include branded packages such as Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour, Langtang Heli Tour, Pathivara Darshan, Mansarovar Mission, and skydiving packages (VIP and Deluxe) in Pokhara. The company positions itself as a comprehensive helicopter solutions provider combining adventure tourism, emergency services, and industrial operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mountain Flights Helicopter flights providing scenic views of Himalayan mountain ranges, including peaks like Everest, Annapurna, and other majestic mountains. Available to tourists and travelers seeking Himalayan experiences.
• Medical Evacuation (MedEvac) Emergency medical evacuation air ambulance services including dedicated COVID-19 patient transport using Patient Isolation Units (PIU). Serves hospitals, critically ill patients, and emergency cases from remote locations across Nepal.
• Holy Tours (Pilgrimage Flights) Helicopter pilgrimage tours to sacred sites including Gosaikunda, Pathivara Temple, Muktinath, and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Targets Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims seeking access to remote high-altitude holy sites.
• Sling Operations Cargo sling operations for transporting heavy loads to remote locations inaccessible by road, supporting development projects and infrastructure delivery in mountainous terrain. Serves government agencies, development organizations, and infrastructure projects.
• Fire Fighting Aerial firefighting services using helicopter-mounted Bambi Bucket for water drops to control forest fires. Serves government agencies and conservation authorities.
• Rescue Operations Search and rescue operations including high-altitude rescues, long-line human cargo sling rescues, and SAR missions for missing persons. Serves mountaineering expeditions, government agencies, and emergency response situations.
• Skydiving Skydiving adventures in Pokhara in collaboration with InSky Skydive team, featuring tandem jumps from 13,000 ft with Himalayan views. Offered in VIP and Deluxe packages. Targets adventure sports enthusiasts and tourists.
• Aerial Survey Aerial survey operations including LiDAR surveys for mapping and developmental projects. Serves government agencies, research institutions, and development organizations.
• Heli Ski Heli-skiing experiences accessing pristine remote slopes in the Himalayas with expert guides. Targets adventure sports enthusiasts and skiing enthusiasts.
• Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Scenic helicopter tour providing up-close views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam over the Khumbu Valley, enabling visitors to experience Everest without trekking.
• Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Helicopter tour to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 meters) featuring views of Annapurna I, Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu, with 30 minutes ground time at the base camp.
• Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour (Sharing Basis) Shared-basis helicopter tour to Annapurna Base Camp departing from Pokhara, offering cost-effective access to the Annapurna Sanctuary for individual travelers.
• Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour Helicopter tour to Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 meters) in Langtang National Park, including participation in blessing ceremonies and self-puja rituals for Hindu pilgrims.
• Mansarovar Mission 6-day Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage tour combining flights, helicopters, and ground transport from Nepalgunj through Simikot to Tibet. Includes Nepalgunj accommodation, Simikot lodging, Tibet accommodation, meals, ground transfers, permits, flights and helicopter segments.
• Skydiving at Pokhara - VIP Package Premium skydiving experience with professional cameraman capturing external photos and video, guided by Nepal's first professional skydiving instructors from InSky Skydive team.
• Skydiving at Pokhara - Deluxe Package Tandem skydiving experience with video capture by instructor's handy camera, featuring views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre ranges during descent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully transported over 200 COVID-19 positive patients from across Nepal during the pandemic
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InSky SkydivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Simrik Air partners with InSky Skydive team, Nepal's first professional skydiving team led by experienced Nepali instructors, to offer skydiving experiences in Pokhara. Simrik provides helicopter transport while InSky handles the skydiving operations. The partnership offers both VIP and Deluxe skydiving packages from 13,000 ft altitude with the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre ranges as backdrop.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Helicopters: Nepalese helicopter operator providing mountain flights, charter, and medevac services. Competes head-to-head with Simrik Air on tourist routes in the Everest and Annapurna regions.
• Shree Airlines (Helicopter Division): Nepal's largest private airline group with helicopter operations offering charter, rescue, and tourism services. Larger-scale competitor that competes with Simrik Air across multiple service lines.
• Manang Air: Nepal-based helicopter operator offering trekking, rescue, and charter services across the Annapurna, Manang, and Mustang regions. Direct competitor to Simrik Air on mountain sightseeing, pilgrimage, and high-altitude operations within Nepal.
• Heli Everest: Nepal-based helicopter company focused on Everest and Himalayan sightseeing tours, charter services, and rescue operations. A near-identical offering to Simrik Air's Everest Base Camp and high-altitude packages.
• Kailash Helicopter Services: Nepal-based helicopter operator with a similar portfolio of trekking support, charter, and pilgrimage flights. Directly comparable peer in the same Nepali helicopter market.
• Air Dynasty Heli Services: Nepalese helicopter operator providing aerial services including charter flights, rescue, and aerial work in Himalayan regions. Directly competes with Simrik Air for tourist mountain flights, medevac, and government/NGO contracts within Nepal.

Broad incumbents

• Bristow Group: Global helicopter services provider serving offshore energy, search and rescue, and government clients. Broad incumbent with significant SAR capability and global scale, relevant as a benchmark for large-scale helicopter services.
• Air Methods: Largest air medical transport provider in the US, operating a fleet of helicopters dedicated to medevac. Comparable in its air ambulance and emergency medical services segment, though operating at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Air Zermatt: Swiss helicopter operator specializing in high-altitude mountain rescue and alpine operations. Comparable in its high-altitude domain expertise and training pedigree (Air Zermatt trained Simrik Air's sling crews), though based in a different geography.

Regional players

• Himalayan Heli: Operator of helicopter tourism and charter services in the Indian Himalayas with comparable offerings to Simrik Air's mountain sightseeing products, but serving a different geography (India) without directly competing in Nepal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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