Proton therapy in India is available at two centres, Apollo in Chennai and Tata Memorial in Navi Mumbai. Learn who it may suit, how long it takes, and what to ask about proton therapy and robotic surgery.
A plain guide to India’s Ayush visa for treatment under Ayurveda, Yoga and other Indian systems: who it is for, the regular and e-Visa routes, requirements, attendants and safety tips.
The best countries for medical tourism according to the Medical Tourism Index, what the rankings measure, popular destinations by treatment, how India compares, and how to choose safely.
The latest official statistics on medical tourism in India: yearly foreign medical arrivals from 2016 to 2025, top source countries, visas, Ayush visas, rankings and what the numbers really mean.
A complete, plain-language guide to hospital costs in India: estimates and bills, room and ICU charges, insurance and cashless claims, Ayushman Bharat, free treatment options and paying the bill.
A practical guide and worksheet for budgeting accommodation, food, local travel and daily costs for families staying near a hospital during treatment in another city.
How to pay hospital bills in India by UPI, card, bank transfer or cash: UPI limits for hospitals, cash rules, deposits, receipts and tips to avoid payment problems at discharge.
How medical loans, hospital EMI schemes and card EMIs work in India, what to check before borrowing, safer alternatives to try first, and warning signs to avoid.
General ward, twin-sharing, private and deluxe rooms compared: how room choice changes the whole bill, whether nursing is included, and what families pay for an attendant.
How daily room and ICU charges work in Indian hospitals, what a day’s charge includes and excludes, why ICU bills rise quickly, how insurance treats them, and what to ask.