Kathmandu
Explore the vibrant Thamel neighborhood, a hub for travelers with countless eateries and shops.
Flying to Kathmandu? Get your travel eSIM before you fly and enjoy data from the moment you land, skipping the hassle of roaming bills.
Built for short trips and long stays alike — if you fall into any of these, you're sorted.
Nepal Telecom provides broad coverage across urban areas and popular trekking routes, while Ncell excels in city centers like Kathmandu and Pokhara, offering faster data speeds. Rural and mountainous regions might have more spotty coverage, particularly for data services.
A rough guide to pick the right plan — your real usage depends on how much you stream and share.
Maps, messaging, email and the occasional search. Enough to stay oriented and in touch.
Social feeds, browsing, music and some video. The sweet spot for most travelers.
Video calls, lots of streaming and tethering your laptop or sharing a hotspot.
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Opting for an eSIM in Nepal simplifies your connectivity needs.
Pocket WiFi, roaming and airport SIM cards all work — here's how they stack up against an eSIM.
| Telekonek eSIM | Pocket WiFi | Roaming | Airport SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Scan a QR code before you fly | Reserve, then collect and return a device | Already on your home plan | Queue at a kiosk after you land |
| Ready when you land | Yes — connects on arrival | Only after pick-up | Yes | After you find a counter |
| Keep your number | Yes | Yes | Yes | No — you swap out your SIM |
| Extra device to carry | No | Yes — a hotspot to charge | No | No |
| Typical cost | Low, prepaid up front | Daily rental, often a deposit | Usually the most expensive | Varies, often paid in cash |
| Multiple travelers | One eSIM each | Share one hotspot | Charged per line | One SIM each |
Connection-tested in the cities travelers actually visit.
Explore the vibrant Thamel neighborhood, a hub for travelers with countless eateries and shops.
Gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, enjoy lakeside views and local dal bhat on Lakeside Road.
Renowned for its well-preserved Durbar Square and the delicious King Curd yogurt.
Use the 'Nepal Telecom' app to monitor data usage and top up easily.
Enable WiFi calling in areas with weak cellular reception; many cafes in Thamel offer free WiFi.
Download offline maps from apps like Maps.me for trekking routes where data may be scarce.
For cross-border travel to India, ensure your eSIM supports roaming to avoid connectivity issues.
Remember that some payment apps in Nepal, like eSewa, require a stable data connection.
Activate your eSIM before arriving in rural areas, as coverage can be unpredictable.
Most recent iPhone, Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and cellular iPad models support eSIM — but not every model does. Check your exact device in our compatibility guide before you buy.
Heading beyond Nepal? These travel eSIMs install the same way — scan before you fly, data the moment you land.
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