As we were finishing our video about healthcare tips for Nepal I realized there was a lot more to share on the subject. I hope you enjoyed the video, and if you haven't watched it yet be sure to check out our channel.
Medical Tips for Nepal:
1. Always buy medications from a pharmacy attached to a good, private hospital. If that isn't possible, be sure to inspect the packaging to make sure it's a quality product. Look for a hologram, something in English and a paper that tells the contraindications and such. If this isn't possible, take special note of any adverse reactions to the medications after you take it.
The pharmacist, once you establish a relationship with him, can send any medications to your country via UPS, FedEX or insured Nepali mail. Getting a delivery in Nepal is next to impossible, but sending is excellent and really cheap. for example, a bubble-wrap manila envelope will cost less than $50 to ship no matter where you live.
2.Sometimes you'll see a pharmacy that has a doctor that offers a free check up. Although it sounds nice, these guys are notorious for over prescribing medications.
3. After we finished compiling all the footage for the video I noticed the 'morning after' pill, which is easily found in pharmacies without a prescription for only 80 Nrs. I always laugh to myself when I think of a solo female traveler bringing some of these home as souvenirs for her friends.
Surprisingly, you need a prescription for things like sleeping pills, and Benydryl is not available in Nepal. If you are allergic to bees, peanuts, etc. be sure to bring the medicine from home. Although you should check first, if you are on long-term medications Nepal is a real bargain for just about anything you need.
4. If you go trekking above 4,500 meter be sure you have a plan for high altitude sickness. If you are someone who doesn't like to take meds stop into a Tibetan clinic to check out what they have for it. You can find these clinics around Buddhist areas,such as Boudha. I can recommend our friends at Snow Region Welfare Clinic. They can also find Yasha Gumba, this amazing little animal turned fungus is said to be a natural Viagra among having many other health benefits.
5. If you are on an official trekking route you can often find a free health clinic nearby, which is always available and can provide medications for this. This is where you would likely need to be air-lifted to Kathmandu if you have a problem. This ride will cost over $5,000 if you have to pay for it; another reason to get travel insurance. Our affiliate link: https://www.insuremytrip.com/?linkId=8517
6. You can find a shaman or other local, spiritual healers by inquiring with your guesthouse manager or Nepali friend. They are quite common and can really work miracles. After I arrived in Nepal I pulled my shoulder while riding around on the back of a motorcycle. After a few months of it not getting better I went to a shaman. It was cured immediately.
7. It's probably best to avoid the sadhus at Pashupatinath, which would seem like the perfect place to find a spiritual healer. Although some of the painted-faced holy men are amazing, remember that some of these people are known to cheat tourists. Always negotiate the price before you allow anyone to do anything with you. I know it seems obvious, but they will get started before you can say, 'no thank you.' Also, keep in mind that you are not supposed to ask a sadu for change. If you negotiate for 200 Nrs. and in the end you only have a 500 rupee note you need to give him the entire thing without asking for change.
8. If you become ill and need to go to the hospital be sure to have a Nepali friend accompany you. It's impossible to navigate any of the hospitals without a local person. If you cannot find anyone else, your taxi driver can easily help you; just make sure he speaks English well enough. You can offer an extra 500Nrs. if it doesn't take too long. Even Nepali take someone with them to the hospital.
If you are wondering how hospitals are handling this global pandemic, here's an illustration that answers any questions:
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