Emergency Contacts
Your safety is our priority. Keep these essential numbers and services close at hand during your travels across Nepal.
Unified Response System
Nepal operates a set of nationwide hotlines for immediate response. For travelers, the Tourist Police (1144) is the most effective first point of contact for non-life-threatening assistance and coordination.
Tourist Police (Hotline)
Nationwide
nepaltouristpolice.gov.np
Nepal Police
Nationwide
nepalpolice.gov.np
Ambulance & Medical
Kathmandu Valley
nepalambulanceservice.org
Nepal Red Cross Society
Nationwide / Kathmandu
nrcs.org
Himalayan Rescue Association
Alpine Regions
himalayanrescue.org
Department of Immigration
Kathmandu / Pokhara
immigration.gov.np
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
Kathmandu
ntb.gov.np
Fire Brigade
Kathmandu
kathmandu.gov.np
* All numbers can be dialed from local SIM cards and international roaming. Available 24/7.
Additional Resources
If you are traveling into remote alpine regions, we strongly recommend registering with your national embassy and the Liaison Office in Kathmandu before departure.