Even though Jaipur is safe and an inviting place to visit, emergencies can happen. Getting access to proper channels for police assistance, fire breaks, or medical emergencies can be crucial to saving time.
I remember when I first entered the pink city, I was at a lost in a sea of new things and an intense feeling of being isolated flooded me. This is me attempting to save you from my mistakes with a mini guide containing key emergency contacts and additional details that aid seamless travel in Jaipur.
Essential Emergency Contacts in Jaipur
While visiting the Pink City, there are a handful of emergency contact numbers tourists should always have on hand. These numbers are a part of India’s centralized emergency response system so feel free to use them while in Jaipur.
Civil Emergencies: 112 or 100
For any criminal activity, theft, harassment, or even personal safety concerns, call the police. Their 24/7 services mean that officers can respond to any location immediately.
Emergency Health Services: 108
Use this contact number for an ambulance in case you require transport to a medical facility. Hospital branches will respond to these calls and send an ambulance to your location.
Fires and Fire Safety: 101
Call the fire department for any fire emergencies including those happening in restaurants, hotels and any public area. This is to ensure that all areas are properly monitored for fire hazards.
Women’s Helpline: 1091
This helpline can assist women with harassment or violence concerns by linking them to the police and emergency services.
Tourist Helpline: 1363 (or +91-11-23389339)
This helpline assists callers in a number of foreign languages and addresses various concerns such as safety, lost belongings, and travel information.
Traffic Helpline: 103
For any transportation issues, road blockage, traffic accidents, or any transport-related problem, contact the relevant traffic police helpline.
Railway Helpline: 139
For medical assistance or any other emergency aboard a train, the railway helpline can also be contacted.
Police Services for Tourists
The police in Jaipur are well-equipped and trained to deal with matters concerning tourists. They may contact the nearest police station or the dedicated Tourist Police Unit. Police personnel are generally stationed around major Tourist Attractions like Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and City Palace.
What to Do When Contacting the Police:
- Call 112 or 100 and explain what the problem is as clearly as possible.
- Give your name and place and tell in short what the matter is.
- In case you have a problem articulating the message, request the people nearby to help you. There are many local people, especially in tourist areas, who speak English.
Pro Tip:
We recommend that you save the contact number of your hotel or guide in case you need help with translation services.
Medico Emergencias Y Hospitales En Jaipur
Jaipur cuenta con varios hospitales equipados que ofrecen servicios de emergencias. En caso de una falta de un buen servicio o de una emergencia y una orden de 108 para ambulancia o dirígete hacia la férrea. Tanto los hospitales públicos como los privados atienden la modalidad de urgencia.
Principales Hospitales De Jaipur Atendiendo A La Salud Publica
Sms Hospital (sawai man singh hospital)
Ubicacion: Muy cerca del Ram niwas garden. Usa un gasto hospitalario mayor al gasto promedio en circulo atonico s superan a 40 sartori gastos emergentes y fortalez or nados.
Fortis escorts hospital
Ubicacion: Malviya nagar. De los principales hospitales privados. Este es uno de los pocos hospitales privados con pagos en efectivo y crédito.
Ehcc Eternal heart care centre
Ubicacion: Jawar circle. Entregado en a cardiologia y los servicios oncológicos de alta complejidad
Apollo spectra hospital
Ubicacion: Cerquametr trimor circ de jnmr idenum juan. Brindamos servicio integral en ofrecimiento de emergencia
What to Do During a Medical Emergency
- Llama al 108 y pida la embarcación.
- Indique la causa como incidente enfermedad o golpe
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Pro Tip:
Recuerde que muchos hospitales aceptan el seguro internacional de viaje. Asegúrese de portar alguno.
Fire Emergencies and Safety Advice
Even though fire incidents are uncommon in Jaipur, knowing how to deal with them is crucial. The fire department emergency number is 101.
What to Do in a Fire Emergency
- Please call the number 101.
- If you are in a hotel, please notify the staff; most hotels have evacuation procedures.
- In case of a fire, using the elevator should be avoided at all costs. Please use the stairs.
Pro Tip:
When a guest checks into a hotel, they should make it a point to remember the emergency exits and the fire safety protocols in place.
Dedicated Help Lines & Services
Women’s Safety and Helpline (1091)
Women facing issues of harassment, stalking, and violence can call 1091 for immediate assistance. The police in Jaipur take the safety of women very seriously. Thus, there is active women-only police patrolling in the vicinity of tourist places and public places.
Women Traveler Guidelines:
- Do not go to secluded parts of the city after dark.
- Always order trusted transportation like registered taxi, Ola, Uber, etc.
Tourist Helpline (1363)
Services are rendered for the National Tourist Helpline, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and it addresses issues like lost passports or belongings, and providing legal assistance in English, French, Spanish, and German.
The helplines serves:
- Facing emergencies while traveling
- Emergency legal assistance
- Safety and legal guidance
Being familiar with Jaipur’s basic safety amenities like police, medical, and fire services makes travel more relaxing even in case of emergencies. Although pointers and being attentive to one’s surroundings is always helpful, Jaipur is a warm and hospitable city. The appreciated answer to “where is help needed the most”, makes exploring Jaipur’s breathtaking sights, vibrant marketplaces, and bustling streets worry free.
Travel can come with unforeseen circumstances: has anyone ever faced them? Please let us know in the comment box below.
