Guides
Practical guides for having a scan in Kathmandu, especially if you are travelling from abroad.
Coming from abroad
- Arranging a scan for your parents from abroadFor Nepalis in the Gulf, Malaysia, the UK, US, Australia and beyond.
- MRI or CT in Nepal from the UKPrices, NHS waits and UK guidance compared.
- Plan your scan tripVisa, flights, timing, payment and what to bring.
- Do you need a referral?What centres ask for and the outpatient route.
- Bringing your scan homeDICOM images, English reports and your GP.
Understanding your scan
- What is an MRI scan?How it works and what happens on the day.
- What is a CT scan?Plain vs contrast CT and what to expect.
- What is a PET scan?PET-CT uses and preparation.
- Government vs private hospital scansPrices, waits and machine downtime compared.
- MRI vs CTWhich answers which question.
- 1.5T vs 3T MRIWhen the stronger magnet matters.
- MRI safety and preparationImplants, contrast, claustrophobia and pregnancy.