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Emergency contacts in Kathmandu

3 emergency services in Kathmandu you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Tourist Police

Kathmandu tourist police — English spoken.

Service: Tourist Police
Number: 01-4247041
When to call: Offices near Thamel, Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. Handles fraud, overcharging and lost documents.

2. Police

Nepal police emergency.

Service: Police
Number: 100

3. Ambulance

Emergency medical — Kathmandu; mountain rescue via private providers.

Service: Medical
Number: 102

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