General Consultation
Unrushed 30-minute consultation with an English-speaking physician for acute illness, respiratory infections, fever, skin conditions, prescription refills, and fit-to-travel evaluations.
Open Daily in Thamel: Daily 08:00–20:00 NPT (UTC+5:45) · Walk-ins welcome
Doctor in Thamel, Kathmandu — Medical Care Built for International Travelers
Quick Summary · Central Thamel, Kathmandu (1,400m)
Thamel Clinic is a licensed international medical clinic on Chaksibari Marg, Thamel (2 minutes from Kathmandu Guest House), open daily from 08:00–20:00 NPT. We provide same-day English physician consultations ($40 USD), 60-minute stool & blood diagnostics, IV rehydration, altitude sickness care (Diamox & oxygen), Rabies PEP vaccines, and stamped ICD-10 medical reports for travel insurance claims.
- ✓ Walk-ins welcome 7 days a week (incl. Saturdays & Nepali festivals)
- ✓ Upfront transparent pricing — confirmed before any lab test or IV
- ✓ Free 4-in-1 insurance claim PDF (ICD-10 report + itemized invoice) at checkout
📍 Ground-Floor Entrance in Central Thamel
Walking Directions →
Ground Floor, 120m East of Kathmandu Guest House Main Gate (Opposite Nirvana Garden) · What3Words: ///treks.healer.thamel
60-Second Symptom Triage
Sick or Injured in Kathmandu Right Now?
Choose your symptom below for immediate clinical routing, or walk straight into our Chaksibari Marg clinic.
1. Diarrhea, Vomiting or "Giardia" Burps
Don’t guess with pharmacy Ciprofloxacin (>70% resistance in Nepal). Our 60-minute stool test ($18) identifies bacteria vs. Giardia, and our IV bay ($55) restores hydration fast.
Traveler’s Diarrhea & IV Care →2. Altitude Sickness (AMS) or Pre-Trek Diamox
Heading to Everest or Annapurna? Get a baseline SpO2 check & genuine Acetazolamide ($40 consult). Just evacuated from the mountains? We provide oxygen & insurer reports.
Altitude Sickness Clinic →3. Monkey Scratch or Dog Bite (Rabies PEP)
Wash with soap and running water for 15 minutes immediately, then walk right in. We perform virucidal iodine irrigation and administer WHO-prequalified Verorab/Rabipur ($35/dose).
Urgent Rabies PEP & Vaccines →4. Unexplained Fever, Chills or Body Aches
Avoid Ibuprofen until Dengue is ruled out. Our 2-hour Tropical Fever Panel ($58) checks CBC, platelets, CRP, Dengue NS1 antigen, and Typhoid in a single blood draw.
2-Hour Fever & Blood Lab →5. Twisted Ankle, Infected Blister or Cut
Ground-floor entrance with zero stairs. We provide sterile wound debridement, stitches/suture removal, hydrocolloid blister dressings, ankle bracing, and same-hour X-rays.
Wound Care & Sprains →6. Khumbu Cough, UTI, Ear Pain or Refills
See an English-speaking GP for post-trek bronchitis, sinus/ear barotrauma before flying, 30-min UTI testing, or replacing lost maintenance prescriptions (SSRIs, insulin, inhalers).
General GP Consultation → 7 Specialized Travel-Medicine Services
Medical Services & Transparent Pricing in Thamel
Every visit includes an unrushed English consultation and a free stamped medical report for your travel insurance claim.
Traveler’s Diarrhea & GI Care
Same-hour stool microscopy (bacterial vs. Giardia vs. Amoeba), oral & IV rehydration therapy, anti-nausea treatment, and targeted antimicrobial therapy.
Altitude Sickness (AMS)
Pre-trek acclimatization planning & Diamox prophylaxis, plus post-trek pulse oximetry, supplemental oxygen therapy, and medical clearance after helicopter descent.
Vaccinations & Rabies PEP
Monitored cold-chain travel vaccines (Typhoid, Hep A/B, Tetanus, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis) and urgent dog/monkey bite Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).
Lab Tests & Diagnostics
1–3 hour turnaround on Complete Blood Count (CBC), CRP, Stool Routine/Microscopy, Urinalysis, Dengue NS1/IgM, Typhoid, Liver/Kidney panels, and ECG.
Wound Care & Minor Injury
Sterile wound debridement, suturing/stitches, suture removal, infected trekking blisters, ankle/knee sprain stabilization, minor burns, and fast X-ray coordination.
Travel Insurance Support
Complete insurer-ready English medical documentation (ICD-10 diagnosis, clinical notes, lab PDFs, itemized PAN/VAT invoices) and assistance company coordination.
Why Travelers Choose Us
The Calm, Ethical Alternative in Central Thamel
The walk-in clinic in the heart of Thamel built around travelers — English-speaking doctors, same-day care, honest pricing, and insurance paperwork done right.
| Feature | Thamel Clinic (Chaksibari Marg) | Large General Hospital OPD | Street Pharmacy / Hotel "On-Call" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location & Access | Heart of Thamel (2 min walk from KGH), ground floor | 20–45 min taxi in Kathmandu traffic | Varies; unlicensed middlemen common |
| Typical Wait Time | <5 minutes (booked) or 10–15 min (walk-in) | 1 to 3+ hours across multiple ticket queues | Immediate counter sales without exam |
| Diagnostic Accuracy | 60-min on-site stool/blood lab before prescribing | Good lab, but results often next-day | Blind antibiotic cocktails; high failure rate |
| Pricing Transparency | Published upfront ($40 USD consult; no kickbacks) | Complex tiered foreign-national hospital billing | Risk of inflated inpatient referral commissions |
| Travel Insurance Claim Packet | 4-in-1 stamped English ICD-10 PDF emailed at checkout ($0 fee) | Often requires separate medical-records request | No doctor’s report — claims rejected by insurers |
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Trusted by International Tourists, Trekkers & Insurers
Real experiences from travelers treated at our Chaksibari Marg clinic in Thamel, Kathmandu.
★★★★★ Traveler’s Diarrhea & IV Rehydration
“Walked in at 8:30 AM after returning from Annapurna with severe dehydration. Stool lab test took 75 minutes, confirmed Giardia, got 1 liter of IV fluids and exact medication. Spoken English was flawless and Allianz reimbursed my claim in 4 days using their stamped medical report.”
★★★★★ Altitude Sickness Consultation
“Booked a pre-Everest Base Camp checkup. The altitude physician checked our oximetry, explained the exact ascent profile for Namche and Dingboche, and dispensed genuine Diamox with a written dosing card. Best $45 we spent in Nepal.”
★★★★★ Rabies Post-Exposure & Wound Care
“Scratched by a monkey near Swayambhunath. Messaged on WhatsApp and was in the treatment room 20 minutes later. Thorough 15-minute wound wash, WHO-prequalified rabies vaccine, and an international vaccination booklet with dates for my remaining doses.”
★★★★★ General Consultation & Lab Diagnostics
“Clean, calm, zero chaos compared to big hospitals. Upfront price list on the desk, fast CBC and Dengue test, and itemized receipt for GeoBlue. Highly recommend to any traveler in Thamel.”
★★★★★ Pre-Trek Altitude Consultation
“Before Manaslu I had a full health check, got my SpO2 baseline recorded, and a day-by-day acclimatization plan printed for my itinerary. Crossed Larkya La with zero symptoms.”
★★★★★ Wound Care & Minor Injury
“My husband cut his hand on a trekking pole tip. Sterile cleaning, proper dressing, tetanus booster, and a take-home dressing kit — all in 40 minutes. The insurance packet arrived by email before we reached our hotel.”
★★★★★ Typhoid & Fever Workup
“Five days of fever after returning from Chitwan. The fever panel identified Typhoid the same afternoon — started correct antibiotics immediately instead of guessing. Follow-up WhatsApp check-ins were free.”
★★★★★ Expat Annual Membership
“As a digital nomad staying six months, the annual membership paid for itself by the third visit. Same physician every time, medication refills handled, and WhatsApp answers within the hour.”
Nepal Medical Council Registered
Experienced English-Speaking Physicians
Every clinician at Thamel Clinic is licensed by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC) with specialized experience in travel, tropical, and high-altitude medicine.
Lead Travel & Emergency Medicine Physician
NMC Certified Specialist · 14 Yrs ExpMedical Director & General Practice / Travel Medicine Lead
MBBS (IOM, Tribhuvan University), MD (General Practice & Emergency Medicine), CTH® (ISTM Certificate in Travel Health)
Our Lead Travel Medicine Physician has treated over 12,000 international trekkers, mountaineers, and diplomats in Kathmandu since 2012, including clinical service at high-altitude rescue posts in Pheriche (4,371m) and Manang (3,519m) with the Himalayan Rescue Association.
Senior Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Specialist
NMC Certified Specialist · 11 Yrs ExpSenior Consultant — Internal Medicine, GI & Tropical Diseases
MBBS (KUSMS), MD (Internal Medicine), Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H)
Our Senior Internal Medicine & Tropical Disease Specialist leads rapid evidence-based diagnosis of gastrointestinal and vector-borne infections affecting visitors in South Asia, overseeing our on-site clinical laboratory and vaccination cold-chain program.
High-Altitude, Wilderness & Trauma Medicine Specialist
NMC Certified Specialist · 9 Yrs ExpWilderness, Altitude & Minor Trauma Physician
MBBS (BPKIHS), FAWM (Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine), Dip. Mountain Medicine (UIAA/IKAR/ISMM)
Our Wilderness & Mountain Medicine Specialist combines clinical emergency training with practical Himalayan field experience across the Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu regions, leading our wound care, minor procedure, and post-evacuation recovery clinic.
Easy to Find in Central Thamel
Clinic Location, Walking Landmarks & Hours
Central Thamel · Ground Floor Access
Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Landmark: Ground Floor, 120m East of Kathmandu Guest House Main Gate (Opposite Nirvana Garden) · What3Words: ///treks.healer.thamel
Opening Hours (Nepal Time, UTC+5:45)
| Days | Hours | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 20:00 NPT | Same-day walk-ins & appointments |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 20:00 NPT | Full physician & lab coverage |
| Sunday & Public Holidays | 09:00 – 19:00 NPT | Open during Dashain, Tihar & Holi |
Accepted Insurance & Payment Methods
We issue standardized English medical reports (with ICD-10 codes) and itemized invoices for all global insurers, including:
- ✓ Visa, Mastercard, American Express (POS terminal on-site)
- ✓ Nepali Rupees (NPR) & major foreign currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD)
- ✓ Digital wallets (eSewa, Fonepay, Khalti)
- ✓ Direct billing with pre-authorized international assistance companies
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment or can I just walk in?
Both are welcome. Thamel Clinic is open daily from 08:00 to 20:00 Nepal Time (NPT) for walk-in patients. Booking online takes 60 seconds and reserves a dedicated 30-minute physician slot so your wait time is under 5 minutes.
Book an appointment online →How much does a doctor consultation cost in Nepal?
At Thamel Clinic, a standard foreign traveler consultation is $40 USD (approx. NPR 5,400), and a follow-up visit within 7 days is $20 USD. Routine lab tests range from $12 to $28 USD, and monitored IV rehydration is $55 USD. We confirm all prices upfront before performing any test or procedure.
View full consultation & lab price list →Do your doctors and staff speak fluent English?
Yes. All of our physicians and clinical nurses speak fluent English, and all medical reports, lab results, and prescription labels are written in plain English. We also speak Nepali, Hindi, and conversational German and French.
Meet our medical team & credentials →Will my travel insurance cover treatment at Thamel Clinic?
Yes. Because Thamel Clinic is a licensed medical facility staffed by Nepal Medical Council (NMC) registered physicians, outpatient visits, lab tests, IV fluids, and prescribed medications are covered by standard travel medical insurance policies (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, AXA, IMG, Cigna, GeoBlue, etc.).
How travel insurance claims work →Can you provide English documents for my travel insurance claim?
Yes — automatically and at no extra charge. At checkout you receive both a wet-stamped paper packet and an emailed PDF containing your Physician Medical Report (with ICD-10 diagnosis codes), signed prescriptions, lab test results, and an itemized official receipt.
Read our Nepal insurance claim guide →What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express via our on-site POS terminal, cash in Nepali Rupees (NPR) or major foreign currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD), local QR payments (Fonepay/eSewa), and direct billing when a written Guarantee of Payment (GOP) is issued in advance by your assistance company.
Payment & billing details →What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring: (1) Your passport or a photo of your passport bio page on your phone, (2) Your travel insurance policy number and insurer name, (3) A list or photo of any current medications or allergies, and (4) Your vaccination card if coming for immunizations or Rabies PEP.
Prepare for your visit →Do you have altitude sickness medication (Diamox / acetazolamide)?
Yes. We stock genuine, quality-verified Acetazolamide (Diamox 250mg tablets) as well as Dexamethasone and Nifedipine in our temperature-controlled pharmacy. During a pre-trek altitude consult, our doctor checks for sulfa allergies, checks your baseline SpO2, and provides a written dosing schedule for your trek.
Altitude sickness clinic & Diamox consults →Can you do blood and stool tests on-site, and how fast are results?
Yes. Our on-site diagnostic laboratory processes urine microscopy in 30–45 minutes, stool microscopy (checking for Giardia, Amoeba, and bacterial infection) in 60–90 minutes, and CBC/CRP/Dengue/Typhoid blood panels in 1.5–2 hours. Results are emailed to your phone as an English PDF.
On-site laboratory tests & turnaround times →Are you open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Nepali public holidays?
Yes. Unlike government outpatient departments that close on Saturdays and festival holidays, Thamel Clinic is open 7 days a week — Monday to Saturday 08:00–20:00 NPT, and Sundays & public holidays (including Dashain, Tihar, and Holi) from 09:00–19:00 NPT.
View clinic hours & location →What if I have a life-threatening medical emergency or need inpatient admission?
Thamel Clinic is an outpatient primary and urgent travel-care clinic, not a 24/7 inpatient emergency room. If you require hospitalization, surgical care, or 24-hour ICU monitoring, we stabilize you and arrange immediate transfer to CIWEC Hospital (1.1 km away in Lazimpat), Norvic International Hospital, or Grande Hospital. In an immediate life-threatening emergency, call 102 or go directly to the nearest 24/7 ER.
24/7 hospitals & emergency numbers in Kathmandu →Can I get prescriptions refilled from my home country?
Yes. Bring your medication packaging or a digital copy of your home prescription. We can evaluate you and prescribe local equivalents for blood pressure medications, asthma inhalers, thyroid hormone, diabetes medications/insulin, SSRIs, and oral contraceptives.
Medication availability in Kathmandu →Do you treat children and traveling families?
Yes. We treat pediatric travelers for ear infections, respiratory illnesses, gastroenteritis/dehydration, minor injuries, and travel vaccinations. Bookings for patients under 18 require an accompanying parent or legal guardian.
Family & general consultation →How do I find the clinic from central Thamel landmarks?
We are located on Chaksibari Marg in central Thamel, 120 meters (a 2-minute walk) east of the Kathmandu Guest House main gate, opposite Nirvana Garden. Ground-floor access is available for patients with ankle sprains or fatigue.
Map, What3Words & walking directions →What should I do if I am bitten or scratched by a monkey or dog in Kathmandu?
Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for 15 minutes, then come straight to the clinic. We perform a medical povidone-iodine virucidal irrigation, administer WHO-prequalified cell-culture Rabies vaccine (Verorab/Rabipur) and Tetanus booster, and coordinate Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) when indicated.
Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis protocol →What Care Costs Here
A standard foreign-traveler consultation is $40 USD (NPR 5,400), confirmed upfront before any test or procedure begins. Every visit includes a stamped English ICD-10 report and an itemized receipt built for travel-insurance reimbursement — no surprise line items.
Cost vs. Doing Nothing
A standard consultation costs $40 USD. Not every symptom needs a clinic visit, but persistent or worsening symptoms deserve assessment before a trek or flight. Seek emergency hospital care for severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, or other serious symptoms rather than waiting for an appointment.
The Transparent Pricing
The standard consultation fee is $40 USD. Tests, medicines, and procedures may cost extra; ask for an itemized estimate before agreeing to care. See our published prices for individual services and confirm the total for your treatment plan with the clinic.
The Insurance Path
You may pay for care and submit the medical report and itemized receipt to your insurer. Direct billing requires confirmation from both the clinic and insurer, including any Guarantee of Payment. Coverage, exclusions, deductibles, and reimbursement decisions depend on your policy; documentation does not guarantee that a claim will be paid.