# Nepal eSIM: stay connected from Kathmandu to Pokhara

> Nepal eSIM plans for Nepal: install at home, land in Kathmandu online and keep your home number. No ID, QR code in minutes.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/nepal · Updated 2026-11-07

Skip the airport SIM counter. A Nepal eSIM from LinkPaLS installs from a QR code, needs no ID, and connects in Nepal the moment you turn off airplane mode.

## Nepal eSIM plans

Every plan below is prepaid and data-only. Pay once in US dollars, install it before you travel, and nothing renews on its own.

### Nepal plans

- 500 MB/day, 1 days: $3.93
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $3.10
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $3.10
- 1 GB, 7 days: $3.10
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $5.14
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $5.36
- 2 GB, 15 days: $4.80
- 3 GB/day, 1 days: $8.57
- 3 GB, 15 days: $7.55
- 3 GB, 30 days: $7.89
- 5 GB/day, 1 days: $10.71
- 5 GB, 30 days: $11.18
- 10 GB/day, 1 days: $25.12
- 10 GB, 30 days: $21.30
- 20 GB, 30 days: $38.23

### Regional plans

- 1 GB/day, 1 days (South Asia): $2.99
- 1 GB, 7 days (South Asia): $2.79
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (South Asia): $4.73
- 3 GB/day, 1 days (South Asia): $6.28
- 3 GB, 15 days (South Asia): $5.70
- 3 GB, 30 days (South Asia): $5.99
- 5 GB/day, 1 days (South Asia): $8.88
- 5 GB, 30 days (South Asia): $9.85
- 10 GB/day, 1 days (South Asia): $14.69
- 10 GB, 30 days (South Asia): $16.24
- 20 GB, 30 days (South Asia): $33.25

## Using your phone in Nepal

Most international arrivals land at Tribhuvan International, Kathmandu (KTM). Install your Nepal eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly and it connects as you taxi to the gate, so maps and messages work before you reach passport control.

Getting around usually means Pathao and InDrive. Your eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Everest region to the roads between them.

The main language is Nepali, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Nepalese rupee, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.

### Good to know before you go

- Coverage reaches many trekking villages, but high passes and remote stretches can be offline for days.

## Best eSIM for Nepal: which plan to pick

Count the days first, then add a buffer. Messaging and maps use little, but photo backups, video calls and streaming eat through data quickly, so pick one size up if you're unsure.

Good starting points for Nepal from today's plans:

- **About a week:** 3 GB for 15 days, $7.55.
- **Two weeks:** 5 GB for 30 days, $11.18.
- **A month or heavy use:** 10 GB for 30 days, $21.30.

Today's prices for Nepal

| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | $3.93 | — |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | $3.10 | — |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.10 | $3.10 |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | $5.14 | — |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $4.80 | $2.40 |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | $8.57 | — |

## Nepal coverage and networks

Your Nepal eSIM roams onto Ncell and NT Mobile, picking whichever has the best signal where you are. Expect 4G speeds where available.

| Network | Technology |
| --- | --- |
| Ncell | 4G |
| NT Mobile | 4G |

## eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming in Nepal

|  | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |

Roaming is the easy option and usually the priciest. A local SIM is cheap but costs you an hour on arrival. The Nepal eSIM sits in between: set up at home, priced like local data.

## How to set up your eSIM

### Set up your eSIM for Nepal in three steps

1. **Choose your plan.** Decide how many days you'll be in Nepal and how heavily you use data, then pick the plan that covers both. Not sure about your phone? See [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices).
2. **Install before you fly.** Open My eSIMs, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and label the new line "Travel" so it's easy to find later.
3. **Connect on arrival.** When you land in Nepal, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See [how to activate eSIM](https://linkpals.store/help).

## Reasons travelers pick a Nepal eSIM

- **Pay in Nepalese rupee without surprises.** Card apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.
- **No card to swap.** Your home SIM never leaves the tray, so you can't lose it on the road.
- **Ready for Pokhara and Everest region.** Book rides, check maps and translate menus anywhere the network reaches.
- **Hotspot included.** Share the connection with a tablet, laptop or whoever you're travelling with.
- **No ID or KYC.** You only need an email address.

Many trips to Nepal continue to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. If yours does, compare a regional plan in the tabs above before you buy separate eSIMs.

## Regional and global plans that include Nepal

- [South Asia eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/south-asia): 6 countries, from $2.79

## Frequently asked questions

### Which eSIM is best for Nepal?

One that matches your days and leaves some data spare. A country plan is usually the better deal for Nepal alone; if the trip continues to India, a regional plan is simpler.

### Does the eSIM work in Pokhara and Everest region?

Yes. Your Nepal eSIM covers Nepal wherever partner networks reach, including Kathmandu, Pokhara and Everest region. Expect slower data or gaps in remote areas, as with any network.

### Will my eSIM work when I land at Tribhuvan International?

Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.

### Which networks does the eSIM use?

It connects to Ncell and NT Mobile in Nepal, with 4G where available.

### Is an eSIM worth it for Nepal?

For most visitors, yes. It costs less than roaming, takes two minutes to install at home, and your own number keeps working for calls and codes.

### Will WhatsApp keep working in Nepal?

Yes, with the same number and chat history. WhatsApp only needs a data connection, and the Nepal eSIM provides it.

### Can I buy an eSIM for Nepal before I travel?

Yes, and we recommend it. Buy and install it at home on Wi-Fi, then turn it on when you land. Most plans start counting days from the first connection in Nepal.

### How do I get around Nepal with my eSIM?

Most visitors use Pathao and InDrive. Live maps and booking apps run on your travel data, so you can share your location or check a route on the move.