Nepal eSIM guide
1 network · 9 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Ncell LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $1.70/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $11.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $24.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $16.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $16.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $16.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $16.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $16.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Nepal
The Nepal eSIM connects to Ncell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Nepal
- KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Nepal.
City guides in Nepal
About unlimited in Nepal
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Nepal?
These regional eSIMs include Nepal. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Nepal eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $16.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $16.99 | $0.57 | $1.70 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $11.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $18.99 | $3.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $24.99 | $3.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $29.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
Questions about Nepal
Which networks does the Nepal eSIM use?
The Nepal eSIM connects to Ncell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Nepal?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $11.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Nepal?
Yes, from $11.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Nepal plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Nepal?
The main international airports are Kathmandu Tribhuvan International (KTM).
Does a regional eSIM cover Nepal?
Yes. Global includes Nepal. The smallest, Global, covers 202 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.