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India eSIM
6 data plans · from $9.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
6 data plans · from $9.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
10 GB
1 day
Streaming, sharing, heavy use
$17.99
$1.80/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across AirTel.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
8 plans for India, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 8 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on AirTel.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers India — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for India is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in India, then connects automatically to AirTel on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. India plans start at $9.99 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for India is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Biryani
A fragrant mixed rice dish cooked with spices and meat or vegetables.
Hyderabad or Lucknow
Chole Bhature
Spicy chickpea curry served with a deep-fried bread.
Delhi
Masala Dosa
A thin, crispy crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, filled with a potato curry.
South India (Chennai, Bengaluru)
India connectivity guide
India has cheap, fast and widely available mobile data, and it is unusually difficult for a visitor to buy. Getting a local SIM involves documentation, a local address and a verification process that can take days, which is why travel eSIMs solve a bigger problem here than in most countries. Coverage itself is broad along the corridors people travel and thins fast in the mountains and the interior. This guide covers what you get, where it stops, and what a trip actually consumes.
Read the full India guide →Rogan Josh
A slow-cooked, aromatic meat dish (usually lamb or goat) with Kashmiri chilies.
Kashmir or specialty North Indian restaurants
Vada Pav
A deep-fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun, often called the Indian burger.
Mumbai
Dhokla
A savory, spongy cake made from fermented batter of rice and split chickpeas.
Gujarat
Panipuri
Hollow, crispy fried dough balls filled with flavored water, tamarind chutney, chili, chaat masala, potato, and chickpeas.
Street vendors nationwide
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in a mildly spiced tomato and butter gravy.
Punjab or Delhi
Taj MahalAgra
An iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Amber FortJaipur
A majestic fort known for its Hindu style elements, overlooking Maota Lake.
3-4 hours
Gateway of IndiaMumbai
An arch monument built in the early 20th century overlooking the Arabian Sea.
1 hour
Qutub MinarDelhi
A towering 73-metre high minaret built in 1193, surrounded by historically significant monuments.
1-2 hours
Kerala BackwatersAlleppey
A network of brackish lagoons and lakes perfect for cruising on a traditional houseboat.
Half to full day · book ahead
Meenakshi TempleMadurai
A historic Hindu temple featuring 14 gateway towers covered in thousands of colorful figures.
2-3 hours
Golden TempleAmritsar
The preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism, featuring a stunning central shrine covered in gold leaf.
2-3 hours
Varanasi GhatsVaranasi
Riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges, central to spiritual life in India.
2-4 hours
Mysore PalaceMysore
An incredibly grand palace, the former seat of the Wodeyar maharajas, blending Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles.
2-3 hours
Indian Railways
An extensive rail network connecting almost every part of the country. Tickets must be booked well in advance.
$5-$50 depending on class and distance
Domestic Flights
Multiple low-cost carriers (IndiGo, SpiceJet) connect major and tier-2 cities.
$40-$100
Metro
Rapid transit systems available in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru using tokens or smart cards.
$0.20-$1
Auto Rickshaws
Three-wheeled motorized vehicles found everywhere for short distances. Negotiate the fare or insist on the meter.
$1-$3
Intercity Buses
Private and state-run buses connect cities, with Volvo AC buses offering comfortable travel.
$10-$30
Ride-hailing
Uber, Ola, Rapido
Widely used and affordable. Rapido offers bike taxis for single travelers.
Paying for things
Basics
| Republic Day | January 26 | Parades in Delhi restrict movement; public offices closed. |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Heightened security, public offices closed, localized celebrations. |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2 | National holiday, public offices closed, dry day (no alcohol sold). |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Banks and offices closed, busy in tourist areas like Goa. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Banks and government offices closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.