City in Gandaki Province, Nepal
Healthcare in Pokhara: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Pokhara
Good for broken bones and infections; complex cases go to Kathmandu or abroad. Helicopter evacuation from Annapurna treks lands here.
Hospitals for foreigners in Pokhara
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Manipal Teaching Hospital | Private teaching hospital, Phulbari; main option for visitors |
| Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital | Private hospital in Prithvi Chowk area |
| Western Regional Hospital | Government hospital; crowded, basic |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: Rs800–2,500 ($5.2–16.2) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Nepal: Kathmandu has decent private hospitals and travel clinics such as CIWEC; elsewhere care is basic. Trekking emergencies need helicopter evacuation, so get insurance covering high altitude.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies in every town sell most drugs without prescription; carry altitude and stomach medicine on treks.
- Health spending: US$84 per person a year (2023); 1.0 doctors per 1,000 people (2023), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 100 · Ambulance 102 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1144.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Nepal, but treatment for visitors is paid upfront.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Pokhara for foreigners?
Manipal Teaching Hospital: Private teaching hospital, Phulbari; main option for visitors
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Pokhara?
About Rs800–2,500 ($5.2–16.2) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Nepal?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Nepal expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Nepal
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Buddha Air
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