Emergency Contacts
Immediate assistance available 24/7 for medical, police and other emergencies
Darjeeling District Hospital
Address: Laden La Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101
Phone: +91 354 225 4341 (Main), +91 354 225 4342 (Emergency)
Hours: 24/7 Emergency Services
Facilities: Emergency, OPD, Inpatient, Basic Diagnostics
Specialties: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery
North Bengal Medical College & Hospital (Siliguri)
Address: Sushrutanagar, Siliguri, West Bengal 734012 (About 70km from Darjeeling)
Phone: +91 353 250 0500, +91 353 250 0600 (Emergency)
Hours: 24/7 Emergency Services
Facilities: Multi-specialty, ICU, Trauma Center, Advanced Diagnostics
Specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Critical Care
Darjeeling Police Station
Address: Kutchery Rd, near District Court, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101
Phone: +91 354 225 4204 (General), 100 (Emergency)
Hours: Open 24 hours
Services: General complaints, FIR registration, Tourist assistance
Officer In-Charge: Mr. Rajesh Pradhan
Tourist Police Station
Address: Chowrasta Mall Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101
Phone: +91 354 225 4632, Tourist Helpline: 1363
Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Daily)
Services: Tourist complaints, Guidance, Lost & Found, Translation services
Officer In-Charge: Ms. Priya Sharma
- Ambulance: 102 or 108 (Free Emergency Ambulance Service)
- Blood Bank: +91 354 225 3456 (Darjeeling District Hospital)
- Poison Control: +91 354 225 7777 (24-hour hotline)
- Mental Health Helpline: +91 88888 81766 (Vandrevala Foundation)
- Women's Helpline: 1091 (All India Women Helpline)
- Child Helpline: 1098 (24-hour Child Emergency Service)
- Fire Brigade: 101 (Darjeeling Fire Station: +91 354 225 3333)
- Disaster Management: 1070 (State Disaster Control Room)
Important Emergency Tips for Tourists:
- Always carry identification: Keep a copy of your passport/ID and hotel address with you at all times
- Save emergency numbers: Program these numbers into your phone before you need them
- Know your location: Be able to describe your location clearly to emergency services
- Travel insurance: Ensure you have valid travel insurance that covers medical emergencies
- Group safety: If traveling in a group, establish a meeting point in case you get separated
- Local embassy: Know the contact details of your country's embassy or consulate
- Altitude sickness: Be aware of symptoms as Darjeeling is at high elevation (2,000m/6,700ft)