World-class physiotherapy in Vellore — at a fraction of home-country cost
Intensive neuro, ortho and paediatric rehab programmes for patients travelling from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Gulf, Africa and South-East Asia. 1.2 km from CMC Vellore Hospital.
At a glance
- Location
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nearest airports
- Chennai (MAA) · Bengaluru (BLR)
- Visa
- e-Medical Visa (60 days)
- Savings
- 60–85% vs home country
Why patients fly here from 40+ countries
CMC Vellore ecosystem
1.2 km from CMC Vellore Hospital — India's most respected teaching hospital. Our founder and senior clinicians are CMC-trained.
Save 60–85%
Intensive rehab programmes at 15–40% of typical US, UK, Gulf and SE-Asia clinic pricing — with English-speaking clinicians.
Intensive dosing
5–6 supervised hours per day. What takes 6 months at home in 60-minute weekly sessions is delivered in a focused 4–6 week block.
Visa & travel support
e-Medical Visa invitation letter on clinic letterhead. Airport-pickup partners. Vetted accommodation within 1 km of the clinic.
Attendant & family support
Accommodation options for one or two family attendants. Halal / vegetarian meal partners. Female-therapist-only pathway on request.
WhatsApp coordination
Every patient gets a dedicated case coordinator on WhatsApp — from first enquiry through post-discharge follow-up.
Guides tailored to your home country
Pricing comparison, visa, flight, accommodation and cultural notes — written for patients from each country. Tap a country to see a full guide.
Rehab from United States
Save ~85% · 18–22 h (1 stop via DXB / DOH / LHR)
Rehab from United Kingdom
Save ~80% · 10–12 h direct or 1 stop
Rehab from Canada
Save ~82% · 17–20 h (1 stop via DXB / FRA)
Rehab from Australia
Save ~83% · 12–14 h (1 stop via SIN / KUL)
Rehab from United Arab Emirates
Save ~70% · 4–5 h direct to MAA / BLR
Rehab from Saudi Arabia
Save ~72% · 5–6 h (1 stop via DXB)
Rehab from Oman
Save ~68% · 4 h direct
Rehab from Kuwait
Save ~70% · 5 h (1 stop via DXB / DOH)
Rehab from Nigeria
Save ~75% · 12–16 h (1 stop via DXB / ADD)
Rehab from Kenya
Save ~72% · 8–11 h (1 stop via DXB / ADD)
Rehab from Bangladesh
Save ~55% · 3–5 h (direct DAC-MAA)
Rehab from Sri Lanka
Save ~45% · 1.5 h direct to MAA
Rehab from Maldives
Save ~78% · 4–5 h (1 stop via CMB / TRV)
Rehab from Singapore
Save ~84% · 4.5 h direct
Rehab from Malaysia
Save ~70% · 4 h direct
Rehab-tourism planning guides
How it works
6-stage patient journey from first enquiry to 3-month follow-up.
Visa & travel
e-Medical Visa, invitation letter, MAA/BLR airport transfers.
Accommodation & food
Vetted guesthouses within 1 km, halal / veg / continental menus.
Pricing & payment
All-in cost, deposit, wire/card/Wise, insurance billing support.
FAQs
20+ questions on visa, cost, insurance, language and family support.
Vellore vs. Thailand
Head-to-head cost, dosing and clinical-pedigree comparison.
Vellore vs. Turkey
How rehab-only intensive blocks compare with Istanbul / Antalya.
Insurance matrix
Country-by-country reimbursement, direct billing and government referral schemes.
Trip-cost calculator
Estimate your all-in trip cost in INR and your home currency.
Estimate your all-in cost in seconds
Trip-cost calculator
Indicative all-in cost for your rehab trip. Final quote after tele-assessment.
Excludes international flights, imaging (MRI/X-ray), medications and medical devices. Currency conversion at ₹84 per $1 — indicative rate only.
From first enquiry to homeward flight
Rehab tourism journey
- 1
Enquiry & tele-assessment
WhatsApp us your reports. A senior clinician reviews within 24 hours and proposes a 2, 4 or 8-week programme.
- 2
Visa invitation letter
We issue an e-Medical Visa invitation on clinic letterhead — accepted by Indian embassies and consulates worldwide.
- 3
Travel & arrival
Airport-pickup partners at Chennai (MAA) and Bengaluru (BLR). 2.5 hr road transfer to Vellore. Check-in at partner guesthouse within 1 km of the clinic.
- 4
Intensive rehab block
6 days/week, 4–6 hours/day. Weekly reviews with the clinical director. Weekly written progress report to your home-country doctor.
- 5
Discharge & handover
Final report with ICD-10 codes and CPT-equivalent session log. Home-programme video in English. Return-of-airport transfer.
- 6
Follow-up
WhatsApp follow-ups at 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months. Optional online video review sessions.
Transparent programme pricing (INR)
2-week focused block
₹35,000 – ₹55,000
Post-op tune-up, sports injury, chronic pain reset. 5 days/week, 3–4 hrs/day.
4-week intensive
₹65,000 – ₹1,20,000
Post-stroke early phase, ACL rehab, prosthetic gait training. 6 days/week, 4–5 hrs/day.
8-week comprehensive
₹1,20,000 – ₹2,40,000
Complex neuro rehab, paediatric CP intensive, spinal cord injury. 6 days/week, 5–6 hrs/day, weekly reviews.
Programme pricing is indicative and covers physiotherapy sessions only. Accommodation, meals, imaging and consumables are quoted separately after the tele-assessment.
Typical per-session cost by country vs. Vellore
| Country | Home-country session | Vellore session (INR) | Approx. savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $120–$250 | ₹700–₹1500 | 85% off |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £65–£120 | ₹700–₹1500 | 80% off |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | C$90–C$180 | ₹700–₹1500 | 82% off |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$110–A$200 | ₹700–₹1500 | 83% off |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | AED300–AED600 | ₹700–₹1500 | 70% off |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | SAR250–SAR500 | ₹700–₹1500 | 72% off |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | OMR25–OMR45 | ₹700–₹1500 | 68% off |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | KWD20–KWD40 | ₹700–₹1500 | 70% off |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $60–$150 | ₹700–₹1500 | 75% off |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $50–$120 | ₹700–₹1500 | 72% off |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | ৳1500–৳3500 | ₹700–₹1500 | 55% off |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $25–$60 | ₹700–₹1500 | 45% off |
Home-country figures are typical private-clinic ranges collated from public rate cards and patient reports. Vellore range is our published rate card (₹45,000–₹85,000 for a 4-week intensive).
What international patients say about their Vellore rehab trip
- Dec 2025
"Sports injury from local cricket — my rehab tourism in vellore was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Bhuvana B.Ambur, Vellore - Jan 2026
"a working mother here from Katpadi. Had chronic rehab tourism in vellore for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Hari P.Katpadi, Vellore - Jan 2025
"Referred by a colleague in Arcot. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my rehab tourism in vellore gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."
Sneha S.Arcot, Vellore - May 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my rehab tourism in vellore, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Sowmya K.Bagayam, Vellore - Dec 2025
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with rehab tourism in vellore. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Deepa N.Walajapet, Vellore - Dec 2025
"Sports injury from local cricket — my rehab tourism in vellore was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Bhuvana B.Ambur, Vellore - Jan 2026
"a working mother here from Katpadi. Had chronic rehab tourism in vellore for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."
Hari P.Katpadi, Vellore - Jan 2025
"Referred by a colleague in Arcot. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my rehab tourism in vellore gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."
Sneha S.Arcot, Vellore - May 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my rehab tourism in vellore, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Sowmya K.Bagayam, Vellore - Dec 2025
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with rehab tourism in vellore. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Deepa N.Walajapet, Vellore
- Dec 2026
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire rehab tourism in vellore program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Senthil V.Chittoor, Vellore - Dec 2025
"As a 19-year-old student from Ranipet, I struggled with rehab tourism in vellore for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Ganesh M.Ranipet, Vellore - Nov 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Sholinghur, was recovering from rehab tourism in vellore. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Jaya T.Sholinghur, Vellore - May 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for rehab tourism in vellore — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Preethi R.Melvisharam, Vellore - Oct 2026
"Booked a home visit for my mother's rehab tourism in vellore in Arakkonam. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Mohan G.Arakkonam, Vellore - Dec 2026
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire rehab tourism in vellore program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Senthil V.Chittoor, Vellore - Dec 2025
"As a 19-year-old student from Ranipet, I struggled with rehab tourism in vellore for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Ganesh M.Ranipet, Vellore - Nov 2026
"My father, a diabetic patient in Sholinghur, was recovering from rehab tourism in vellore. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Jaya T.Sholinghur, Vellore - May 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for rehab tourism in vellore — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Preethi R.Melvisharam, Vellore - Oct 2026
"Booked a home visit for my mother's rehab tourism in vellore in Arakkonam. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Mohan G.Arakkonam, Vellore
10 rehab-tourism questions — answered
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