Open Daily in Thamel: Daily 08:00–20:00 NPT (UTC+5:45) · Walk-ins welcome
About Thamel Clinic — International Travel & Mountain Medicine in Kathmandu
Serving International Travelers Since 2016 · NMC-INST-4460-KTM
Thamel International Medical & Travel Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. (Thamel Clinic) was founded in 2016 on Chaksibari Marg, Thamel to give foreign tourists, trekkers, and expats in Nepal a calm, ethical, evidence-based medical home. Every physician is registered with the Nepal Medical Council (NMC), trained in travel and high-altitude medicine, and committed to transparent pricing with zero referral kickbacks.
Meet Our Nepal Medical Council (NMC) Registered Physicians
NMC Certified Specialist14 Years Clinical Experience
Lead Travel & Emergency Medicine Physician
Medical Director & General Practice / Travel Medicine Lead
Qualifications: MBBS (IOM, Tribhuvan University), MD (General Practice & Emergency Medicine), CTH® (ISTM Certificate in Travel Health)
Languages Spoken: English · Nepali · Hindi
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.
Clinical Specialties:
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS, HAPE, HACE)
Traveler Infectious Diseases & GI Disorders
Pre-Trek Medical Clearance & Expedition Support
International Travel Insurance Medical Reporting
NMC Certified Specialist11 Years Clinical Experience
Senior Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Specialist
Senior Consultant — Internal Medicine, GI & Tropical Diseases
Qualifications: MBBS (KUSMS), MD (Internal Medicine), Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H)
Languages Spoken: English · Nepali · Hindi · German (conversational)
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.
Chronic Disease & Medication Management for Expats
NMC Certified Specialist9 Years Clinical Experience
High-Altitude, Wilderness & Trauma Medicine Specialist
Wilderness, Altitude & Minor Trauma Physician
Qualifications: MBBS (BPKIHS), FAWM (Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine), Dip. Mountain Medicine (UIAA/IKAR/ISMM)
Languages Spoken: English · Nepali · French (conversational)
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.
Clinical Specialties:
Trekking Orthopedics, Sprains, Blister & Wound Care
Our Clinical Facility & On-Site Equipment in Central Thamel
Ground-Floor Consultation & Procedure Suites
Located 120m east of Kathmandu Guest House on Chaksibari Marg with step-free ground-floor access — ideal for trekkers with ankle sprains, exhaustion, or acute dehydration.
60-Minute Diagnostic Lab & IV Recovery Bay
Equipped with binocular parasitology microscopy, hematology & CRP analyzers, 12-lead digital ECG, and private reclined IV rehydration bays.
Oxygen Therapy & 24/7 Solar-Backed Cold Chain
Continuous pulse oximetry, high-flow medical oxygen concentrators/cylinders, and dual inverter + solar pharmaceutical refrigeration (2°C–8°C) for WHO-prequalified vaccines.
Our Ethical Medical Charter for Foreign Visitors
Principle
Our Commitment at Thamel Clinic
1. Upfront Menu Pricing
Every consultation ($40 USD), lab test ($12–$28), and IV fluid infusion ($55) is quoted before care begins.
2. Evidence-Based Testing First
We test stool and blood in 60–90 minutes rather than handing out blind antibiotic cocktails.
3. Zero Kickbacks or Over-Hospitalization
We never pay commissions to guides, hotels, or middlemen, and we never admit patients for unnecessary multi-day hospital stays when outpatient care is safe.
4. Complete Insurer Documentation
Every patient leaves with a wet-stamped and PDF medical report (including ICD-10 codes) and itemized official receipt at $0 extra charge.
★ 4.9 / 5.0 Average (340+ Verified Traveler Reviews)
Trusted by International Tourists, Trekkers & Insurers
Real experiences from travelers treated at our Chaksibari Marg clinic in Thamel, Kathmandu.
“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.”
Built for the Traveler
Thamel Clinic exists because the traveler's medical needs differ from the local population's —
the conditions are different (altitude illness, travel infections), the timeline is compressed (a visitor
needs results today, not next week), and the system requires translation (English consultations, insurance
documentation, international standards). The clinic is built around that specific need.
What defines the clinic
Travel medicine specialization — the expertise for traveler conditions
Speed — 60-minute labs, minimal wait times
Communication — English-first, clear explanations
Documentation — insurance-ready claim packages
Location — central Thamel, accessible when you need it
The Team
Physicians trained in travel medicine, experienced with the conditions that affect visitors, and
practicing at international standards. The team understands both the medicine and the traveler's
context — the diagnosis that requires the altitude history, the treatment that must fit the trip's
timeline, the documentation that insurance requires. The expertise is specific, not generic.
The Consultation Cost
Clinic consultation — the
~$10-25 (the transparent that
is quoted). For the visit, the
affordable that is the standard.
The Value
Clinic value — the international
standard at the local price (the
fraction of the Western cost).
For the traveler, the quality
that is accessible.
The Consultation Cost
Clinic consult — the ~$40 USD (the transparent that
is quoted). For the about-to-visit, the priced that
is the standard.
The Value Proposition
Clinic value — the international-standard at the
Kathmandu price (the fraction-of-Western that is
the draw). For the patient, the same-documentation
that is provided.
What is Thamel Clinic?
An international-standard medical clinic in Thamel, Kathmandu — specializing in travel medicine for tourists, trekkers, expatriates, and international visitors. We provide consultations, diagnostics, vaccinations, minor procedures, and insurance-ready documentation. The clinic exists to serve the specific health needs of people far from home.
Who are the doctors?
Licensed physicians trained in travel and emergency medicine — experienced with the specific health issues travelers face in Nepal: altitude illness, travel infections, GI illness, trekking injuries, and the tropical/subtropical diseases that affect visitors. English-speaking, internationally trained, and specifically experienced with traveler health.
What makes the clinic different?
Speed (60-minute lab results, 5-minute typical wait), specialization (travel medicine expertise), communication (English-first, clear explanations), documentation (insurance-ready paperwork), and location (2 minutes from Thamel center). The clinic is designed around the traveler's reality, not the local system's.
What are the clinic hours?
8 AM–10 PM daily — covering the hours when tourists need care, not limited to business hours. For true emergencies outside these hours, we provide guidance on hospital emergency departments; for urgent non-emergencies, the hours cover most needs.
How do I contact the clinic?
Phone/WhatsApp: +977-9747726036 (fastest response), email through the contact form, or walk in at Chaksibari Marg, Thamel. For urgent issues, call/WhatsApp; for appointments and non-urgent questions, the form or email works.
NMC Certified Specialist 14 Years Clinical Experience 
