Bhutan eSIM
Mobile data in Bhutan. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose your plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Bhutan eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 Days | Rs. 429.47 | Rs. 429.47 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | Rs. 1,051.19 | Rs. 350.40 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 1,146.84 | Rs. 382.28 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 1,720.74 | Rs. 344.15 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 3,346.78 | Rs. 334.68 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | Rs. 6,120.62 | Rs. 306.03 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 525.12 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 907.72 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,242.49 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,625.09 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 9,659.66 / day | — |
Which Bhutan eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
Rs. 1,051.19 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 3,346.78 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 6,120.62 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
Rs. 6,120.62 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 525.12 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Bhutan
Common Questions
Is an eSIM worth having for a guided Bhutan trip?
You walk out of Paro International Airport and find your guide waiting with your name on a sign. With your eSIM already providing data, you message your family on WhatsApp instead of joining a queue for a local SIM. In the car, you open Google Maps and follow the river toward Paro, matching the bends outside your window to the route on your screen.
In town, your guide leads you to a restaurant with painted woodwork and a menu full of unfamiliar dishes. You open Google Translate to look up ema datshi, then ask how spicy the kitchen makes it. Over lunch, you pull up the details of your visit to Rinpung Dzong and message your guide a question about the meeting point. Outside, you photograph the hillside buildings and send the picture home on WhatsApp before putting your phone away to explore.
What should I look for in a Bhutan tourist eSIM?
Choose an eSIM with local network access along the main visitor routes through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, plus support for sharing data and adding more when needed. This plan covers Bhutan, supports hotspot on most packages and can be topped up with more data.
You can install it before flying, and you have 180 days from purchase to activate it. Compare the data allowance and validity shown in the plan picker; both depend on the package you choose. This is a data-only eSIM for your trip.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in Bhutan?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including TashiCell, with 3G/4G service. Coverage is strongest in Thimphu, Paro and Punakha, where towns and main tourist routes have the most developed network reach. Connections become patchier across high mountain passes, deep valleys and remote trekking terrain, including the higher stretches of the Druk Path Trek.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing when connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID submission | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional paperwork through your existing home account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Buy on arrival at local rates | Included or charged according to your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Add data anytime with a top-up | Buy a data recharge through local shops | Extra data options depend on your home plan |
What phone essentials should I pack for Bhutan?
- Download offline maps for your Bhutan route before heading into mountain valleys, where a saved map remains useful without a connection.
- Save your guide’s contact and itinerary on your phone so you can retrieve meeting details without relying on hotel Wi-Fi.
- Carry a universal travel adapter compatible with type C, D and G sockets used in Bhutan.
- Carry cash for small shops and rural stops; do not rely on your usual mobile wallet for purchases.
- Ask before photographing people, and put your phone away wherever monasteries prohibit interior photography.
- Pack a waterproof phone pouch for monsoon rain and a power bank for trekking routes away from charging points.
How much does a Bhutan eSIM cost?
SimSwift Bhutan eSIMs start at Rs. 429.47 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 525.12 a day.