Practical info

Emergency numbers in Bhutan

Most tourists travel with a licensed Bhutanese tour operator who handles emergency liaison. Save these for direct contact. Mobile coverage is reliable in valleys but spotty on high-altitude treks (Jomolhari, Snowman) — carry a satellite communicator on remote routes.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 113 (police) or 112 (ambulance) first.

Immediate emergencies

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire brigade
110
Traffic police
111

Medical

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
Main referral hospital, Thimphu
+975-2-322496
Eastern Regional Referral Hospital
Mongar
+975-4-741112
Central Regional Referral Hospital
Gelephu
+975-6-251112
Phuentsholing General Hospital
+975-5-252212
Paro Hospital
+975-8-271571

Trekking & high-altitude rescue

Tourism Council of Bhutan
Permits, emergency liaison via tour operator
+975-2-323251
Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services
Civilian helicopter rescue — coordinate through tour operator
+975-2-336459

Tourist support

Tourism Council of Bhutan
Chubachu, Thimphu — visitor info + complaints
+975-2-323251
Department of Immigration
Visa, permits
+975-2-322656
Paro International Airport
Flight info
+975-8-271423
Drukair (national carrier)
+975-2-322215

Helplines

Women & child helpline (RENEW)
1098
Disaster management hotline
999

Embassies & consulates in Thimphu

Bhutan hosts only a few diplomatic missions. Most nationalities rely on embassies in New Delhi for consular emergencies.

India
Embassy in Thimphu — handles many other nationalities
+975-2-322162
Bangladesh
+975-2-322539
Thailand (Consulate)
+975-2-323978

Numbers compiled from Tourism Council of Bhutan, Ministry of Health, and embassy directories. Verify before travel — institutional numbers change. Spot an error? Let us know.