Care plan for Nepalese patients
Total hip replacement packages for Nepal citizens. Partner hospitals: Apollo, Medanta, Fortis, Max, BLK-Max, Artemis.
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.
Who this page is for
Hip Replacement Cost in India for Nepalese Patients 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.
Estimated cost (USD & NPR)
| Procedure / Service | USD ($) | NPR | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | Rs 509,200 - Rs 696,800 | 5 - 7 Days |
| Total Hip Replacement (Single) | $4,200 - $5,800 | Rs 562,800 - Rs 777,200 | 5 - 7 Days |
| ACL Reconstruction Surgery | $2,500 - $3,500 | Rs 335,000 - Rs 469,000 | 2 - 3 Days |
Indicative August 2026 ranges. Final quotes depend on hospital, room category, implants, and clinical plan.
Hip Replacement Cost in India for Nepalese Patients — FAQs
How do Nepalese patients get an Indian medical visa for hip replacement?
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 hip replacement 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.
What is included in a hip replacement package for Nepalese patients?
Surgeon, OT, listed implant/stent, standard room nights and routine ICU. Not included: extra ICU days, extra stents, donor tests, flights and tourism.
Why do hip replacement quotes differ between hospitals?
Implant brand, room category, surgeon seniority and ICU policy. We itemise those lines in USD and NPR.
Can I pay from Nepal before travel?
Most hospitals collect on admission in INR/USD/card. We never ask for the full surgical fee into a personal account.