# Thamel Clinic > Thamel Clinic — an international medical clinic in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal, serving tourists, trekkers, and expats. 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. ## Canonical Entity Facts (NAP) - Legal Name: Thamel International Medical & Travel Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. (NMC-INST-4460-KTM) - Address: Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Ground Floor, 120m East of Kathmandu Guest House Main Gate (Opposite Nirvana Garden)) - Coordinates: 27.7154, 85.3112 · What3Words: ///treks.healer.thamel - Phone: +977-9747726036 · WhatsApp: +977-9747726036 · Email: info@thamelclinic.org - Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00 NPT (UTC+5:45) · Walk-ins welcome - Languages: English, Nepali, Hindi, German (conversational), French (medical interpretation) - Standard Foreign Traveler Consultation Fee: $40 USD (NPR 5,400) — includes stamped English ICD-10 medical report for travel insurance ## Key Pages - [Home](https://thamelclinic.org/) - [Book an Appointment Online](https://thamelclinic.org/book) - [Medical Services & Transparent Price List](https://thamelclinic.org/services) - [Health Guides Hub (84918 Clinical Guides)](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides) - [About Our NMC-Registered Doctors & Facility](https://thamelclinic.org/about) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://thamelclinic.org/faq) - [Location, Walking Landmarks & Contact](https://thamelclinic.org/contact) - [Expanded LLM Knowledge Base](https://thamelclinic.org/llms-full.txt) ## Medical Services - [General Consultation ($35 – $50 USD)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/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. - [Traveler’s Diarrhea & GI Care ($40 – $110 USD)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/travelers-diarrhea-and-gi): Same-hour stool microscopy (bacterial vs. Giardia vs. Amoeba), oral & IV rehydration therapy, anti-nausea treatment, and targeted antimicrobial therapy. - [Altitude Sickness (AMS) ($40 – $85 USD)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/altitude-sickness): Pre-trek acclimatization planning & Diamox prophylaxis, plus post-trek pulse oximetry, supplemental oxygen therapy, and medical clearance after helicopter descent. - [Vaccinations & Rabies PEP ($25 – $65 USD per dose)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/vaccinations-and-travel-health): 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 ($12 – $85 USD)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/lab-tests-and-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 ($35 – $90 USD)](https://thamelclinic.org/services/wound-care-and-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 ($0 (Included with consult))](https://thamelclinic.org/services/travel-insurance-support): Complete insurer-ready English medical documentation (ICD-10 diagnosis, clinical notes, lab PDFs, itemized PAN/VAT invoices) and assistance company coordination. ## Physicians (Nepal Medical Council Registered) - **Lead Travel & Emergency Medicine Physician** (NMC Certified Specialist) — Medical Director & General Practice / Travel Medicine Lead; MBBS (IOM, Tribhuvan University), MD (General Practice & Emergency Medicine), CTH® (ISTM Certificate in Travel Health) - **Senior Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Specialist** (NMC Certified Specialist) — Senior Consultant — Internal Medicine, GI & Tropical Diseases; MBBS (KUSMS), MD (Internal Medicine), Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (DTM&H) - **High-Altitude, Wilderness & Trauma Medicine Specialist** (NMC Certified Specialist) — Wilderness, Altitude & Minor Trauma Physician; MBBS (BPKIHS), FAWM (Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine), Dip. Mountain Medicine (UIAA/IKAR/ISMM) ## Core Tourist Healthcare Guides - [Altitude Sickness in Nepal: Prevention, Diamox & Treatment in Kathmandu](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/altitude-sickness-nepal): Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can affect any trekker ascending above 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) in Nepal, regardless of fitness or age. Prevention relies on gradual sleeping-altitude gains (≤500m/day above 3,000m), rest days, and optional Acetazolamide (Diamox 125mg twice daily). Severe symptoms (breathlessness at rest or ataxia) require immediate descent and oxygen. - [Traveler’s Diarrhea in Kathmandu: Causes, Stool Tests & Fast Treatment](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/travelers-diarrhea-kathmandu): Traveler’s diarrhea affects 30% to 50% of visitors to Nepal and is caused by bacteria (ETEC, Campylobacter, Shigella), protozoa (Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica), or viruses. Because over 70% of bacterial strains in Nepal are resistant to Ciprofloxacin, a 60-minute stool microscopy test at Thamel Clinic plus oral or IV rehydration is the fastest, safest path to recovery. - [Vaccinations for Nepal: Recommended Shots, Costs & Rabies Protocol](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/vaccinations-for-nepal): All travelers to Nepal should be up to date on Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus/Tdap. Long-stay visitors and trekkers should strongly consider pre-exposure Rabies vaccination (2-dose WHO regimen), and visitors traveling to Terai lowland parks (Chitwan, Bardiya, Lumbini) during monsoon/autumn should consider Japanese Encephalitis. All vaccines are stocked in Thamel Clinic’s monitored cold chain at 30–60% lower cost than Western clinics. - [Food & Water Safety in Nepal: Tap Water, Street Food & Trekking Purification](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/food-and-water-safety-nepal): Tap water in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and throughout Nepal is not safe to drink untreated due to bacterial (E. coli, Salmonella typhi), viral (Hepatitis A/E, Norovirus), and protozoal (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) contamination. On treks, boiling water for 1 full minute or combining a 0.1-micron hollow-fiber filter with Chlorine Dioxide tablets provides complete protection. - [Travel Insurance Medical Claims in Nepal: Reimbursement, GOP & Helicopter Rescue](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/travel-insurance-medical-claims-nepal): To successfully claim travel insurance reimbursement for medical care in Nepal, your insurer requires four English documents: (1) Physician Medical Report with ICD-10 diagnosis, (2) Signed Prescription, (3) Lab/Diagnostic Reports, and (4) Itemized Official Tax Invoice. Thamel Clinic provides all four automatically in a single stamped PDF packet at checkout. - [Seeing a Doctor in Kathmandu: Costs, Clinics vs Hospitals & What to Expect](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/seeing-a-doctor-in-kathmandu): Tourists needing medical care in Kathmandu should choose an international travel clinic in Thamel for outpatient illnesses (diarrhea, fever, altitude consultations, respiratory infections, vaccinations, minor injuries) or a 24/7 international hospital for inpatient emergencies. At Thamel Clinic, an English-speaking physician consultation costs $40 USD, takes 30 minutes, and includes on-site lab diagnostics and insurance documentation. ## 62 Specialized Topic Directories (84912 Individual Clinical URLs) - [Conditions Treated in Kathmandu](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/conditions): Evidence-based clinical guides for specific infectious, gastrointestinal, respiratory, dermatological, and altitude conditions affecting travelers in Nepal. - [Traveler Symptom Triage Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/symptoms): Actionable symptom-to-diagnosis triage guides for trekkers and tourists experiencing fever, GI distress, cough, rash, or shortness of breath in Nepal. - [Trekking Route Health & Altitude Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/trek-health): Route-specific altitude profiles, sleeping elevation steps, evacuation access, and water safety for Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, and Mustang. - [Medication Availability in Kathmandu](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/medications): Verified availability, generic equivalents, cold-chain quality, and prescription rules for essential travel and maintenance medications in Kathmandu. - [Vaccine Deep-Dive Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/vaccines): Vaccine-by-vaccine schedules, WHO cold-chain standards, Kathmandu per-dose pricing, and post-exposure timing for travelers in Nepal. - [Travel Insurance & Provider Claim Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/insurance): Insurer-specific claim documentation checklists, Guarantee of Payment (GOP) workflows, and altitude rider rules for international policies in Nepal. - [Healthcare in Nepal by Traveler Nationality](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/nationality): Country-specific medical advice, embassy emergency contacts in Kathmandu, reciprocal insurance notes, and home-country vaccination comparisons. - [Practical Healthcare Logistics in Nepal](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/practical): Navigating hospitals, pharmacies, helicopter rescue protocols, emergency numbers, and English medical certificates in Kathmandu. - [Seasonal & Weather Health Risks in Nepal](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/seasonal): Monsoon dengue and leech prevention, winter high-pass hypothermia, spring valley air quality, and festival clinic operating hours. - [Regional Healthcare Guides Across Nepal](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/regions): What medical facilities exist in Pokhara, Chitwan, Namche Bazaar, Lukla, Bhaktapur, and Lumbini — and when to transfer to Kathmandu. - [Food, Water & Daily Safety in Nepal ("Is It Safe?")](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/is-it-safe): Microbiological risk assessments and practical precautions for tap water, street food, ice, dairy, meat, momos, and salads in Kathmandu. - [Trekker Checklists & Medical Kit Resources](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/resources): Printable medical kit packing lists, acclimatization schedules, and health preparation checklists for Nepal expeditions. - [Traveler Medical Question Deep-Dives](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/faq): Direct, clinician-verified answers to the most frequent medical questions asked by tourists and trekkers in Kathmandu. - [Sexual Health, STI Testing & Confidential Care](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sexual-health): Confidential, non-judgmental STI and HIV testing, PEP and PrEP access, emergency contraception, and sexual-health guidance for travelers in Kathmandu — private consultations, same-day lab results, and complete discretion. - [Casual Sex & Sexual Wellness Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sexual-wellness): Consent-first, non-judgmental sexual wellness education for travelers: casual-sex safety, hookup etiquette, communication, performance, pleasure, and post-sex care — reviewed by our sexology and sexual-health specialists. - [Digestive & Intimate Health Guides](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/digestive-intimate): Embarrassment-free guides to the digestive and intimate health issues tourists hide: constipation, IBS, reflux, parasites, hemorrhoids, fissures, itching, incontinence, intimate skin, pelvic floor, and travel toilet realities — reviewed by GI, surgical, and gynecology specialists. - [Alcohol, Drugs & Risky Experiences](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/substance-risk): Harm-reduction, non-judgmental health education for travelers: alcohol and substance effects, drug interactions, overdose recognition, withdrawal management, legal status in Nepal, and risky-behavior consequences — reviewed by our psychiatrists and emergency clinicians. - [Mental Health While Traveling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/mental-health-travel): Compassionate, evidence-based mental health education for travelers: anxiety, depression, loneliness, culture shock, panic attacks, sleep problems, burnout, PTSD, crisis support, and coping strategies — reviewed by our psychiatrists. - [Sexual Performance Anxiety](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/performance-anxiety): Non-judgmental guidance for sexual performance anxiety while traveling: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anxiety about sexual performance, and the psychology that produces the cycle — reviewed by our sexology and psychiatry specialists. - [Unprotected Sex & Pregnancy Scares](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/pregnancy-scare): Confidential, non-judgmental guidance for unprotected sex and pregnancy scares: emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, timing windows, and confidential medical advice — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [Genital Symptoms After a New Partner](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/genital-symptoms): Embarrassment-free guides to genital symptoms after a new sexual partner: unusual discharge, genital sores, itching, burning, and the "what is this" that people feel too embarrassed to discuss — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Sex Worker Encounters](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sex-worker): Nonjudgmental guidance for sexual encounters involving sex workers: STI testing, HIV prevention advice, post-exposure care, and the confidential health assessment without the moralizing — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Masturbation & Sexual Wellness](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/masturbation-wellness): Honest, evidence-based sexual wellness education: masturbation questions, sexual function, myths, normal variations, and the facts that contradict the shame — reviewed by our sexology and psychiatry specialists. - [Drug Use During Nightlife](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/nightlife-drugs): Harm-reduction guidance for nightlife drug use: recreational drugs, alcohol mixing, prescription medicine interactions, overdose signs, and the practical steps that keep you alive — reviewed by our emergency and psychiatry specialists. - [Suspected Drink Spiking](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/drink-spiking): Urgent, non-judgmental guidance for suspected drink spiking: sudden confusion, memory loss, unexpected intoxication, and the immediate response protocol — reviewed by our emergency specialists. - [Anal Health Problems](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/anal-health): Non-judgmental anal health education: hemorrhoids, anal fissures, pain, bleeding, STI concerns, anal sex health, and the problems people feel too embarrassed to discuss — reviewed by our surgical and sexual-health specialists. - [Menstrual Problems While Traveling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/menstrual-travel): Practical menstrual health guidance for travelers: unexpected bleeding, severe cramps, delayed periods, menstrual products, access to care, and the period management that produces the coping — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [HIV Anxiety After Sexual Contact](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/hiv-anxiety): Compassionate guidance for HIV anxiety after sexual contact: fear after possible exposure, testing windows, uncertainty, and PEP access (which must start within 72 hours) — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Genital Herpes & HPV Concerns](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/herpes-hpv): Embarrassment-free guidance for genital herpes and HPV: warts, blisters, recurring symptoms, disclosure, and how to discuss STIs with a clinician — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [LGBTQ+ Sexual Health for Travelers](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/lgbtq-health): Respectful, confidential sexual-health care for LGBTQ+ travelers: STI testing, sexual wellness, preventive care, travel safety, and affirming support — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Pain During Sex](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/painful-sex): Non-judgmental guidance for pain during sex: dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, irritation, pelvic pain, causes, and when medical assessment is needed — reviewed by our gynecology and sexology specialists. - [Testicular Pain & Swelling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/testicular-health): Non-judgmental testicular health education: pain, swelling, lumps, torsion (a sudden severe emergency), epididymitis, and when embarrassment must not delay care — reviewed by our surgical and sexual-health specialists. - [Condoms & Lubricants While Traveling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/condom-lube): Practical guides to obtaining condoms and lubricants abroad: privacy, availability, product quality, asking for supplies, and use — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Alcohol-Related Sexual Health](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/alcohol-sex): Non-judgmental guidance for alcohol-related sexual health: unprotected sex after drinking, impaired consent, injuries, uncertainty after blackouts, and the health response — reviewed by our sexual-health and psychiatry specialists. - [Intimate Hygiene Myths](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/intimate-hygiene): Myth-busting intimate hygiene education: genital odor, vaginal discharge, overwashing, douching harms, and marketed "intimate cleansers" — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [Constipation While Traveling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/travel-constipation): Practical guidance for constipation and difficulty passing stool while traveling: diet, hydration, routine changes, unfamiliar toilets, and relief — reviewed by our GI specialists. - [Medical Confidentiality Concerns](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/confidentiality): Reassuring guidance on medical confidentiality: will the clinic tell your family, employer, partner, or companions; anonymous testing; and how confidentiality actually works — reviewed by our sexual-health specialists. - [Sexual Health After Multiple Partners](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/multiple-partners): Non-judgmental guidance for sexual health after multiple partners: STI exposure worries, correct testing windows, discussing sexual history, and confidential screening — reviewed by our venereology specialists. - [Accidental Pregnancy While Traveling](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/accidental-pregnancy): Supportive guidance for accidental pregnancy while abroad: pregnancy testing, options counseling, reproductive healthcare access, and legally appropriate care in an unfamiliar country — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [Yeast Infections & Bacterial Vaginosis](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/yeast-bv): Clear guidance for vaginal yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis: itching, unusual discharge, odor, when to test, and effective treatment — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [Penile Injuries During Sex](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/penile-injury): Clear guidance for penile injuries during sexual activity: swelling, bruising, bleeding, possible penile fracture (a popping sound with sudden pain/swelling/bruising requires emergency assessment), and confidential care — reviewed by our surgical team. - [Sexual Health After Oral Sex](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/oral-sex-health): Clear guidance for sexual health after oral sex: throat infections, oral STIs, mouth sores, throat-specific testing, and site-matched screening — reviewed by our venereology specialists. - [Fear of Testing Positive for an STI](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/positive-sti-fear): Steady, stigma-free guidance for fear of testing positive: anxiety about results, treatment pathways, partner notification, follow-up care, and emotional support — reviewed by our sexual-health and psychiatry team. - [Sleep Problems in Guesthouses](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/guesthouse-sleep): Practical, non-shaming guidance for sleep problems while traveling: insomnia in shared accommodation, sleep medication, snoring, nightmares, jet lag, and sleep anxiety — reviewed by our sleep medicine specialist. - [Body Odor & Excessive Sweating](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/body-odor-sweat): Practical guidance for body odor and excessive sweating in hot/humid conditions: odor management, sweating, fungal infections, and skin irritation — reviewed by our clinical team. - [Blackouts & Memory Loss](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/blackout-memory): Urgent-first, non-judgmental guidance for substance-related blackouts: memory loss, uncertainty about events, possible injury or assault, evidence preservation, and urgent care — reviewed by our emergency and psychiatry team. - [Body Weight, Bloating & Appearance](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/body-weight-image): Non-judgmental, body-neutral guidance for bloating, weight changes during travel, body image concerns, and nutrition advice — reviewed by our GI and psychiatry team. - [Sexual Fantasies & Normality Concerns](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sexual-fantasies): Judgment-free guidance on sexual fantasies, desires, and libido changes: what is normal, when variation becomes a problem, and confidential sexology support — reviewed by our sexology and psychiatry specialists. - [Ejaculation & Orgasm Difficulties](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/ejaculation-orgasm): Evidence-based guidance for premature ejaculation, delayed orgasm, and orgasm difficulties: causes, behavioral techniques, medications, and confidential sexology support — reviewed by our sexology specialists. - [Foreskin Problems & Penile Tightness](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/foreskin-problems): Clear, non-judgmental guidance for foreskin problems: phimosis, painful erections, retraction difficulty, balanitis, and paraphimosis emergencies — reviewed by our surgical specialists. - [Testicular Lumps & Cancer Fear](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/testicular-lumps): Direct, non-alarming guidance for testicular lumps and cancer fear: self-exam technique, benign vs concerning signs, ultrasound evaluation, and torsion emergencies — reviewed by our surgical specialists. - [Tattoo & Piercing Health Risks](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/tattoo-piercing-health): Factual, non-alarming guidance for tattoos and piercings abroad: sterilization checklist, hepatitis B/C and HIV risk, testing windows, PEP eligibility, and infection care — reviewed by our venereology specialists. - [Vaginal Bleeding After Sex](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/bleeding-after-sex): Clear triage for vaginal bleeding after sex: benign causes (irritation, dryness, ectropion) vs causes needing assessment (infection, polyps, cervical changes) — reviewed by our gynecology specialists. - [Medication & Sexual Problems](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/medication-sexual): Practical, non-judgmental guidance for medication-related sexual problems: SSRI sexual dysfunction, low libido, delayed orgasm, and the dose/switch/add-on solutions — reviewed by our psychiatry and sexology specialists. - [Parasites & Worms — Intimate Health](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/parasites-intimate): Factual, non-shaming guidance for parasites affecting intimate and digestive health: anal itching, pinworm, intestinal worms, stool testing, and antiparasitic treatment — reviewed by our infectious disease specialists. - [Sex Tourism Health — No Judgment](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sex-tourism-judgment): Explicitly non-judgmental care for sex tourism health concerns: STI testing, PEP/PrEP, risk assessment, and preventive treatment — your health matters, not how you got here. - [Disclosing Sensitive Medical History](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sensitive-history): Confidential guidance for disclosing sensitive medical history abroad: prior STIs, abortion, substance use, sexual practices, and medications — the clinician needs the truth to help you. - [Finding a Doctor & Clinic in Kathmandu](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/kathmandu-clinic): How to find English-speaking, tourist-focused medical care in Kathmandu: walk-in clinic access, international patient services, emergency care for foreigners, home visits, and insurance documentation — reviewed by our physicians. - [Digestive Problems & Travel Illnesses](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/digestive-travel): Same-day treatment for traveler’s diarrhea, food poisoning, stomach infections, vomiting, dehydration, and parasites in Kathmandu — stool testing, IV rehydration, and food/water safety advice — reviewed by our GI specialists. - [Trekking & Altitude Health](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/trekking-altitude): Altitude sickness treatment, pre-trek medical checkups, and trekking injury care in Kathmandu: AMS assessment, Everest Base Camp checks, knee pain, ankle sprains, and post-trek symptoms — reviewed by our altitude and surgical specialists. - [Infections, Fever & Skin Problems](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/infection-fever-skin): Fever workup, dengue/typhoid testing, respiratory infections, skin rashes, fungal infections, insect bites, rabies vaccination, and wound care for travelers in Kathmandu — reviewed by our physicians. - [Confidential & Sensitive Health Care](https://thamelclinic.org/health-guides/sensitive-care): Confidential STI/HIV/hepatitis testing, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, UTI treatment, and non-judgmental consultations for sensitive health problems in Kathmandu — reviewed by our venereology and gynecology specialists.