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
Medical Services & Transparent Pricing in Thamel, Kathmandu
Complete Outpatient Travel Medicine Under One Roof
Thamel Clinic offers 7 specialized medical services for international tourists, trekkers, and expats in central Kathmandu. Standard physician consultations cost $40 USD (NPR 5,400), routine lab tests cost $12–$28 USD, and every visit includes a free stamped English ICD-10 medical report and itemized receipt for travel insurance reimbursement.
Self-Triage: Match Your Need to the Right Clinic Service
“I have stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, vomiting, or sulfur burps…”
→ Traveler’s Diarrhea & GI Care (1-hr Stool Lab + IV Fluids)
“I’m trekking to EBC / Annapurna and need Diamox, or just descended with AMS…”
“I was scratched/bitten by a monkey or dog, or need Typhoid/Hep A shots…”
“I have a fever, chills, cough, sore throat, UTI, or need a prescription refill…”
“I need a fast CBC, CRP, Dengue NS1, Typhoid, stool, or urine test…”
“I twisted my ankle, have an infected trekking blister, or need stitches…”
All 7 Clinic Services
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.
2026 Indicative Fee Schedule (Foreign Travelers & Expats)
We confirm all costs before performing any diagnostic test or procedure. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, NPR, and USD accepted.
| Service / Procedure | Fee (USD) | Approx. NPR | What Is Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Traveler Physician Consultation | $40 USD | NPR 5,400 | 25–40 min exam, vitals, SpO2 + English ICD-10 insurance medical report |
| Follow-Up Consultation (within 7 days) | $20 USD | NPR 2,700 | Lab review, recovery check & updated insurer documentation |
| Stool Routine & Microscopy (Giardia / Amoeba / WBC) | $18 USD | NPR 2,400 | 60–90 minute turnaround; emailed English PDF report |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) + Quantitative CRP | $25 USD | NPR 3,400 | 60–90 minute turnaround; differentiates bacterial vs. viral infection |
| Tropical Fever Panel (CBC + CRP + Dengue NS1/IgM + Typhoid) | $58 USD | NPR 7,800 | 90–120 minute turnaround; comprehensive Kathmandu fever workup |
| Monitored IV Rehydration (1 Liter + IV Anti-Emetic) | $55 USD | NPR 7,400 | 60–90 min Ringer’s Lactate / Saline infusion in private recovery bay |
| Rabies Vaccine (Verorab / Rabipur — per dose) | $35 USD | NPR 4,700 | 2°C–8°C solar-backed cold chain + official WHO vaccination card |
| Fit-to-Fly / Fit-to-Trek Medical Certificate | $45 USD | NPR 6,000 | Includes clinical exam, resting SpO2 & official stamped airline/trek form |
The Traveler's Medical Menu
The service list is built around what travelers actually need — the consultation for the illness, the lab for the diagnosis, the vaccination for the protection, the documentation for the insurance claim, and the referral for what exceeds our scope. Not everything a hospital does; everything the outpatient traveler typically requires.
Service categories
- Consultations — assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning
- Diagnostics — labs, rapid tests, imaging coordination
- Procedures — wound care, injections, IV fluids, dressings
- Travel medicine — vaccines, altitude assessment, certificates
- Documentation — medical records, insurance packets, referrals
The Scope Boundary
The clinic is outpatient primary and travel medicine — we do not operate, admit for inpatient care, or manage ICU-level emergencies. For those, the referral to the appropriate hospital or specialist is seamless and documented. Knowing what we do not do is part of doing what we do well.
The Service Cost
Service pricing — the transparent (the listed that is quoted upfront). For the service, the price that is known before.
The Comparison
Service value — the international standard at the Nepal price (the fraction of the Western). For the treatment, the affordable that is delivered.
How Service Pricing Works
Service pricing — the quoted-before (the per-service range that is confirmed at the desk). For the browsing, the transparent that is the standard.
The Bundle
Service bundle — the consult + the test + the medication (the ~$80-120 that is the typical all-in). For the resolved-in-one, the total that is the common case.
What services does Thamel Clinic offer?
General consultations, travel medicine (vaccinations, altitude assessment, pre-travel planning), lab tests with 60-minute results, minor procedures (wound care, dressings, injections), IV fluids, medical certificates, insurance claim documentation, and referrals to specialists/hospitals when needed.
What conditions do you treat?
Travelers' diarrhea and GI illness, respiratory infections, altitude sickness assessment, injuries and wound care, skin conditions, fever workup, UTI and gynecological issues, medication refills, and the acute conditions travelers encounter. For chronic conditions or major emergencies, we stabilize and refer.
Do you do house calls or hotel visits?
Yes — for patients too unwell to come to the clinic, we provide hotel/home visits in the Thamel area. Call or WhatsApp to arrange; the service covers assessment, basic treatment, and recommendation for clinic visit if needed.
What about ongoing care for chronic conditions?
Stable chronic condition management — medication refills, monitoring, blood pressure/diabetes checks — for expatriates and long-term visitors. For complex chronic disease management, we coordinate with appropriate specialists.
What if I need a service not listed?
Ask — the service list covers the common needs but not every possibility. If we cannot provide it, we can often point you to who can (specialist, hospital, specific facility). The consultation clarifies what is needed and where to get it.
