Essential Emergency Contacts for Tourists in Nepal

Overview

Knowing who to call in an emergency can make a critical difference in Nepal, where distances to medical facilities and help can be vast. Before leaving for any trek or remote area, save these numbers in your phone and write them on a piece of paper kept separate from your phone. Key contacts: Nepal Police emergency: 100. Tourist Police Kathmandu: +977-1-4247041 / +977-1-4227744 (based in Thamel). Nepal Tourism Board: +977-1-4256909. Himalayan Rescue Association (Kathmandu): +977-1-4440292. CIWEC Hospital (best private hospital for tourists, Kathmandu): +977-1-4435232. Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital emergency: +977-1-4412303. Fishtail Air (helicopter rescue): +977-1-4468757. Summit Air (helicopter rescue): +977-9851057388. Your country's embassy in Kathmandu should also be stored in your phone.

FAQ

Q: What do I do if my passport is stolen in Nepal?

Report the theft to the nearest Nepal Police station immediately and get a police report (FIR). Contact your country's embassy in Kathmandu to arrange an emergency travel document. The Nepal Immigration Department can issue a temporary departure permit if needed.

Q: Is there a dedicated mountain rescue team in Nepal?

Nepal's Armed Police Force has high-altitude rescue capabilities. For Everest region, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee coordinates some rescue activities. For medical advice at altitude, the Himalayan Rescue Association staffs aid posts in Manang and Pheriche during trekking season.