Transparent Clinic Prices — USD & NPR Price List
A standard doctor consultation at Thamel Clinic costs $40 USD (NPR 5,400) including your stamped English insurance report. Every test or procedure price is confirmed with you before it is performed, and you receive an itemized ICD-10 receipt accepted by all major travel insurers.
General Consultation $35 – $50 USD
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Foreign Traveler GP Consultation | $40 USD | NPR 5,400 | Includes 30-min exam + English insurance medical report |
| Follow-Up Visit (within 7 days, same condition) | $20 USD | NPR 2,700 | Includes lab review & treatment adjustment |
| Fit-to-Fly / Fit-to-Trek Medical Certificate | $45 USD | NPR 6,000 | Includes resting/ambulatory oximetry & official stamped form |
| Expat / Long-Stay Resident Consultation | $35 USD | NPR 4,700 | With valid long-stay visa or work permit |
Traveler’s Diarrhea & GI Care $40 – $110 USD
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Consultation + Hydration Assessment | $40 USD | NPR 5,400 | Physician exam + insurance medical report |
| Comprehensive Stool Routine & Microscopy | $18 USD | NPR 2,400 | 60–90 min turnaround; checks bacteria & parasites |
| Monitored IV Rehydration (1 Liter + IV Anti-Emetic) | $55 USD | NPR 7,400 | Ringer’s Lactate/Saline in private observation bay (60–90 min) |
| Complete GI Recovery Package (Consult + Stool Lab + Meds) | $75 USD | NPR 10,100 | Outpatient non-IV package including oral medications |
Full Traveler’s Diarrhea & GI Care details & what to expect →
Altitude Sickness (AMS) $40 – $85 USD
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Trek Altitude Consultation & Ascent Plan | $40 USD | NPR 5,400 | Includes baseline SpO2, lung exam & personalized itinerary review |
| Trekker Altitude Medication Kit (Diamox + Symptomatic) | $18 USD | NPR 2,400 | Genuine Acetazolamide, Ibuprofen, Ondansetron + laminated dosing card |
| Post-Descent / Post-Evacuation AMS Medical Evaluation | $55 USD | NPR 7,400 | Full Lake Louise assessment + insurer evacuation medical report |
| Clinic Supplemental Oxygen Therapy (per hour) | $25 USD | NPR 3,400 | Monitored concentrator/cylinder O2 with continuous pulse oximetry |
Vaccinations & Rabies PEP $25 – $65 USD per dose
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies Vaccine (Verorab / Rabipur — per dose) | $35 USD | NPR 4,700 | Includes WHO schedule card; Day 0, 3, 7, 14–28 |
| Animal Bite Wound Irrigation + Consultation + Tetanus Toxoid | $45 USD | NPR 6,000 | 15-min WHO protocol virucidal wash + Tetanus booster + report |
| Typhoid Conjugate / Polysaccharide Vaccine | $28 USD | NPR 3,800 | Single dose; recommended for all travelers in South Asia |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine (Adult / Pediatric) | $48 USD | NPR 6,500 | Long-term food & waterborne viral protection |
| Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine | $55 USD | NPR 7,400 | Recommended for Chitwan/Bardiya/Lumbini Terai visits in monsoon/autumn |
Lab Tests & Diagnostics $12 – $85 USD
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stool Routine & Microscopy (Ova, Cysts, Giardia, WBC/RBC) | $18 USD | NPR 2,400 | 60–90 minute turnaround |
| Urine Routine & Microscopy + Dipstick | $12 USD | NPR 1,600 | 30–45 minute turnaround |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) + Quantitative CRP | $25 USD | NPR 3,400 | Distinguishes bacterial vs. viral infection in 90 min |
| Tropical Fever Panel (CBC + CRP + Dengue NS1/IgM + Typhoid) | $58 USD | NPR 7,800 | Results in 2 hours |
| 12-Lead Resting ECG with Physician Interpretation | $28 USD | NPR 3,800 | Immediate printout & report |
Wound Care & Minor Injury $35 – $90 USD
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injury / Wound Consultation & Orthopedic Exam | $40 USD | NPR 5,400 | Includes clinical exam & insurance medical report |
| Sterile Wound Cleaning & Advanced Dressing (Small/Medium) | $25 USD | NPR 3,400 | Includes sterile materials & take-home dressing change pack |
| Minor Laceration Suturing (Stitches under Local Anesthesia) | $65 – $95 USD | NPR 8,800 – 12,800 | Depending on length/complexity; includes follow-up check |
| Suture / Staple Removal + Steri-Strip Reinforcement | $25 USD | NPR 3,400 | For stitches placed prior to arriving in Kathmandu |
| Ankle / Wrist Elastic Support or Splint Application | $20 – $35 USD | NPR 2,700 – 4,700 | Includes crepe/brace stabilization |
Travel Insurance Support $0 (Included with consult)
| Item | USD | NPR | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Insurer Medical Report + Itemized Invoice | $0 USD (Included) | NPR 0 | Included free with every consultation |
| Duplicate / Re-issued Digital Claim Packet (after departure) | $0 USD (Free) | NPR 0 | Emailed within 24 hours to patient or insurer |
| Airline MEDIF / Fit-to-Fly / Trip Cancellation Form Completion | $15 USD | NPR 2,000 | Included free when booked as a Fit-to-Fly consultation ($45) |
| Pre-Authorized Assistance Company GOP Direct Billing | Per GOP | Per GOP | Requires written GOP email from insurer before checkout |
Payment Methods Accepted
- 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
NPR amounts are indicative at approximately NPR 135 = $1 USD; the desk confirms the exact exchange figure at payment. You are never charged for an appointment reservation — pay only for care received.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Medical pricing in Kathmandu varies wildly — hospitals charge tourist rates, some clinics have hidden costs, and the bill that arrives later can exceed the estimate. Our approach is different: fixed consultation fee, quoted pricing for additional services, and the documentation that makes insurance claims straightforward. You know the cost before the service.
Typical service costs
- Consultation — $35 fixed fee
- Lab tests — $5–20 for common tests
- Wound care — $15–45 depending on complexity
- Vaccinations — $15–60 depending on vaccine
- Medical certificates — $25–50 for official documentation
The Value Calculation
The $35 consultation is not just a price — it is access to travel-medicine expertise, 60-minute lab turnaround, English-language care, and the documentation that makes insurance claims succeed. The cheaper option (the informal clinic, the self-medication guess) often costs more in outcomes than it saves in fees. The transparent price is the honest price.
The Consultation Costs
Consultation costs at the clinic: the general consultation (the physician visit), the specialist consultation (if applicable), the procedures (the wound care, the injections), and the testing (the lab work, the imaging referral). For the pricing that is specific, the current rates that are listed or the inquiry.
The Insurance Billing
For the insured patient, the direct billing arrangements with the major insurers — the guarantee of payment or the direct billing that avoids the out-of-pocket. For the patient whose insurer has the arrangement, the billing process.
The Service Costs
Clinic service pricing: the consultation (the general and the specialist), the procedures (the wound care, the injections), the lab tests, the imaging referrals, and the medication dispensing.
The Payment
Payment methods: the cash (the Nepali rupees), the cards (the major credit cards), and the insurance direct billing where arranged. For the payment, the confirmation before the visit.
The Payment
Payment methods — the cash (the NPR that is preferred), the card (the credit/debit that is accepted), and the insurance (the direct billing or the reimbursement). For the visit, the payment that is confirmed.
The Package
Service packages — the health check-up that combines the consultation + the labs, the trek-preparation package that covers the multiple services.
The Consultation
Consultation pricing — the general (the first visit), the follow-up (the return that may be less), and the specialist (the referral that may cost more).
The Service
Service pricing — the laboratory (the test that varies), the imaging (the X-ray, the ultrasound), the procedure (the minor that is priced), and the vaccination.
The Payment Method
Payment method — the cash (the NPR or the USD that is accepted), the card (the major that is taken), and the insurance direct billing that is arranged. For the payment, the method that is confirmed.
The Transparent
Transparent pricing — the quoted before the service (the no surprise that is the policy), the itemized receipt that is provided, and the insurance documentation that is complete.
The Payment Methods
Price payment — the cash, the card, the eSewa/Fonepay (the flexible that is accepted). For the visit, the method that suits.
The Quote Guarantee
Published price guarantee — the quoted-before that is honored (the listed that is the charged). For the budget, the list that is reliable.
The Currency Detail
Price currency — the NPR-billed, USD-referenced (the receipt that shows both). For the card-payer, the settled that is the day's rate.
The Itemization
Price itemization — the line-by-line (the test/med/ consult separated that is the guarantee). For the bill, the unbundled that is the transparent.
How much does a consultation cost at Thamel Clinic?
Consultation is $35 — a fixed, transparent rate that covers the full visit including examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Additional services (labs, imaging, procedures) are priced separately and quoted before they are performed. No surprise billing.
What do lab tests cost?
Most common labs are $5–20 — stool microscopy, urinalysis, blood counts, and similar rapid tests. Specialized or sent-out tests cost more. The turnaround is often 60 minutes for in-house tests — the speed is part of the value.
How do prices compare to hospitals?
We are generally less expensive than hospitals for the conditions we treat — the outpatient focus avoids hospital overhead. For emergency or inpatient needs, hospital pricing applies — but for the consultations, labs, and treatments travelers typically need, the clinic is the cost-effective option.
Does insurance cover the visit?
Most travel insurance reimburses our services — we provide the claim-ready documentation (4-in-1 PDF with consultation notes, itemized receipt, diagnostic reports, and insurer-ready format). Payment is at time of service; insurance reimbursement follows your claim.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash (Nepali Rupees or US Dollars) and major credit/debit cards. Payment is at time of service — we provide receipts suitable for insurance claims. No deposits required for standard consultations.
