Emergency Information
What to do and who to call if something goes wrong.
Before trekking, save your insurer's emergency-assistance number and confirm that your policy covers the altitude and activities you plan. In remote mountain areas, rescue can require coordination among local authorities, a registered trekking operator and the insurer.
Nepal Tourism Board currently lists 1144 as the Tourist Police toll-free hotline, 100 for Police Assistance and 103 for Traffic Police Assistance. Tourist Police posts are also listed for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lukla, Chitwan and other tourism areas on the official page.
For trekking, carry basic first-aid supplies, know the warning signs of altitude illness, keep your route information with someone you trust and follow any guide/TIMS requirements that apply to your route.
Keep offline copies of your passport, visa, insurance policy and emergency contacts. In a medical emergency, contact local medical services and your insurer/rescue provider; availability and response options vary substantially by location.
Emergency information can change. Verify official contacts shortly before travel and follow local authorities during an actual emergency.