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Health FAQs

What inoculations are advised?

Though Nepal is not any more unsafe than any other developing country, but we suggest you to update your preventive inoculations.

Do you think I should bring some medicines with me when I come to Nepal?

As said, prevention is better than cure, it's highly recommended that you bring your prescribed medicines. You can also carry medicines for common illness like nausea, vomiting, cold and flu when you come to Nepal. Though there are many pharmacy shops, hospitals and private Clinics operating in Kathmandu and Pokhara, it's worth carrying some basic medicinal stuffs like insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm, eye drops and so on.

Stomach troubles?

Travelers to Nepal may get stomach problems at points during their visit. It is generally caused simply because of a change in diet and climate, drinking contaminated water and eating contaminated food. But if you do get it, the most effective remedy is to fast for a day and consume plenty of water or some fluid. You can find effective medicines against amoebal diarrhea in any drug store. A rehydration package called "Jeevan Jal" is found everywhere in Nepal; it is quite effective.

If I need to see a doctor, where can I do so?

Almost all good doctors and all well equipped hospitals and clinics are in the city. Visiting a doctor in a clinic is probably better than going directly to a public hospital. Hospitals in Kathmandu and Pokhara can be very crowded with the whole country coming there for medical treatment. Private "nursing homes" and clinics are plentiful in Kathmandu and Pokhara.