Kathmandu eSIM: what to know before you land
🇳🇵 Kathmandu, Nepal · KTM · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $7.99
Landing in Kathmandu
- KTM Tribhuvan International
Tribhuvan International is on the eastern edge of the city, a short taxi ride from Thamel; domestic flights to Pokhara and Lukla leave from the domestic terminal next door.
- Install the Nepal eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at KTM, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Nepal, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99.
Pay · $7.99Short stays in Kathmandu
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 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 |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 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 |
Networks
The Nepal eSIM connects to Ncell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Going on from Kathmandu? Global (202 countries) — covers Nepal too.
Questions about Kathmandu
Which airports serve Kathmandu?
Tribhuvan International (KTM). Tribhuvan International is on the eastern edge of the city, a short taxi ride from Thamel; domestic flights to Pokhara and Lukla leave from the domestic terminal next door.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Kathmandu?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $7.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at KTM?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Nepal.
Which networks will I use in Kathmandu?
The Nepal eSIM connects to Ncell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.