1. Why Nepalese patients choose India
Short flight time, Hindi language overlap, and high-volume cardiac, cancer, and transplant programmes in Delhi NCR make India the first choice for families from Kathmandu and across Nepal.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
NPR quotes
Itemised USD and NPR before you fly from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
Nepali on the ward
Support in Nepali and Hindi for consent and discharge.
2. Nepal travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Nepal citizens in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these NPR figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) Nepal
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Nepali interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: Nepali meals and kitchen-equipped guest houses near hospital campuses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Nepal
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Nepal
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Kathmandu (or anywhere in Nepal)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + NPR/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 7 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Nepali coordinator on the floor
Payment & NPR
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to NPR so relatives in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
3. Hospitals in this folder
4. Treatment pages
5. Costs in USD and NPR
| Procedure | USD | NPR | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | Rs 603,000 - Rs 871,000 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | Rs 469,000 - Rs 871,000 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | Rs 1,474,000 - Rs 1,876,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | Rs 3,216,000 - Rs 4,020,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | Rs 509,200 - Rs 696,800 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | Rs 335,000 - Rs 469,000 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Nepalese patients typically apply for an Indian Medical Visa (M-Visa) with a hospital invitation letter. Land entry via the India–Nepal border is also used for some cases after hospital confirmation.
Nepalese passport (6+ months validity), hospital invitation letter, local medical reports, passport photos, and proof of funds.
7. Travel from Kathmandu
Direct flights from Kathmandu to Delhi take about 1 hour 30 minutes on IndiGo, Air India, and Nepal Airlines. Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. Nepali meals and kitchen-equipped guest houses near hospital campuses.
Patient notes
"When my father needed a kidney transplant evaluation, SI GlobalMedCare arranged Max Saket within two days and handled our invitation letter from Kathmandu."
— Suman Shrestha, Kathmandu (Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket)
"Our daughter’s heart surgery at Fortis Escorts was coordinated in Nepali. Airport pickup from Delhi T3 made the journey simple."
— Anita Gurung, Pokhara (Fortis Escorts Heart Institute)
8. FAQs for Nepalese patients
How do Nepalese patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
With a hospital invitation letter, Medical Visa processing in Kathmandu is typically 3–7 working days. Urgent cases are flagged with the hospital international desk. Nepalese patients typically apply for an Indian Medical Visa (M-Visa) with a hospital invitation letter. Land entry via the India–Nepal border is also used for some cases after hospital confirmation. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Nepal travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur.
Will someone speak Nepali in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Nepali and Hindi on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Nepalese families.
How long is the journey from Kathmandu to Delhi?
Direct flights from Kathmandu to Delhi take about 1 hour 30 minutes on IndiGo, Air India, and Nepal Airlines. Typical fare band: $90 - $180. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in NPR?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows NPR so relatives in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Nepalese patients?
Apollo Delhi, Medanta Gurugram, Artemis, Fortis Escorts, Max Saket, BLK-Max, Manipal Dwarka and Narayana — matched to the diagnosis, not a slogan.
How do I start a case from Nepal?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and NPR/USD estimate, then the visa letter.
Is SI GlobalMedCare owned by the hospitals?
No. We are an independent facilitator. Treatment decisions stay with licensed hospital doctors.