Nepal eSIM
Mobile data in Nepal. 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 Unlimited 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. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Nepal eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $3.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $6.49 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $9.99 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $12.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $32.99 / day | — |
Which Nepal eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $3.49 / day
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.
Coverage
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Nepal
Ncell 4G, NT Mobile 4G
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Common Questions
Is an eSIM handy for getting around Nepal?
You walk through arrivals at Tribhuvan International Airport and open inDrive to arrange your ride into Kathmandu, passing the SIM counter without joining the queue. With your destination entered, you follow the route on Google Maps as the streets fill with motorbikes and shopfronts. Near Thamel, you zoom in on the pin for your guesthouse and find the narrow lane beside a row of trekking shops.
You leave your bag and head out for momos, using Google Translate to work through an unfamiliar menu. Over lunch, you open a booking app and reserve a guided visit to Boudhanath. Your guide sends the meeting point through WhatsApp, and you save it on your map. At the stupa, prayer flags fill the frame as you send a photo home before putting your phone away.
What should tourists look for in a Nepal eSIM?
Choose an eSIM with local network access along your route, not just in the capital. This plan serves cities and established tourist areas, with patchier reception in remote mountain terrain. Hotspot support matters when you want to share a connection with a travel companion; it works on most plans.
You can install this eSIM before flying and have 180 days from purchase to activate it. It is data-only, with a daily allowance that renews each day. The allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in Nepal?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Ncell, NT Mobile, with 3G/4G service. Coverage is strongest in Kathmandu, Pokhara and the main tourist areas around Chitwan National Park. It becomes patchier in the Annapurna and Everest regions, where deep valleys, high passes and remote trekking routes interrupt reception.
| 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, once connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes destination roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | Passport registration at purchase | Use your existing home account without new paperwork |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Buy on arrival at local rates | Included or billed separately, depending on 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 | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another bundle through a shop or provider app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What phone essentials should I pack for Nepal?
- Download offline maps for your trekking route; mountain paths can be missing from standard street maps.
- Save lodge addresses and trekking permits offline before heading into the mountains.
- Carry a power bank on treks; lodge charging can be shared and separately billed.
- Pack a universal adapter compatible with socket types C, D and M.
- Carry cash for mountain lodges and small shops instead of relying on app payments.
- Ask before photographing worshippers, and keep your phone quiet around stupas and monasteries.
- Protect your phone with a waterproof pouch during monsoon travel, especially on exposed trails.
How much does a Nepal eSIM cost?
SimSwift Nepal unlimited daily plans start at $3.49 a day.