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Nepal eSIM
5 data plans · from $14.99 · 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
5 data plans · from $14.99 · 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
Maps, messaging, everyday travel
$20.99
$4.20/GB
Buy →
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Nepal Telecom, Ncell.
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 Nepal, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. None of these run on 5G — Nepal is LTE only on the networks we resell. We would rather say so here than let you find out on arrival.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Nepal Telecom, Ncell.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Nepal — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Nepal 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 Nepal, then connects automatically to Nepal Telecom, Ncell on LTE. 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. Nepal plans start at $14.99 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Nepal 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.
Dal Bhat Tarkari
The national dish consisting of steamed rice, lentil soup, and vegetable curry, often served with pickles and greens.
Available everywhere from local teahouses to high-end restaurants.
Momo
Steamed or fried dumplings filled with minced meat or vegetables, served with a spicy dipping sauce.
Street vendors in Kathmandu or restaurants like New Everest Momo Center.
Thukpa
A hearty, Tibetan-style noodle soup packed with vegetables and meat, perfect for cold weather in the mountains.
Trekking lodges in the Himalayas and Tibetan restaurants in Pokhara.
Sel Roti
A traditional, ring-shaped sweet rice-flour bread that is deep-fried, often resembling a large, thin donut.
Street food stalls in Kathmandu Valley, especially during festivals.
Dhindo
A thick, porridge-like staple made from boiling water and buckwheat, millet, or maize flour.
Traditional Thakali restaurants and rural homestays.
Gundruk
A fermented leafy green vegetable dish with a unique slightly sour flavor, usually served as a soup or side.
Traditional Nepali and Newari eateries.
Samay Baji
A Newari platter of beaten rice, lentil pancakes, spiced meat, black soybeans, and garlic.
Newari restaurants in Patan and Bhaktapur.
Chatamari
Often called 'Nepali pizza,' this is a thin rice-flour crepe topped with meat, eggs, or vegetables.
Street food stalls and Newari eateries in Kathmandu Valley.
Choila
A spicy grilled meat dish, typically buffalo or chicken, marinated with mustard oil and spices.
Newari restaurants around Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
Yomari
A steamed dumpling consisting of an external covering of rice flour with a sweet filling of chaku (molasses) or khuwa (dairy).
Bakeries and sweet shops in Kathmandu, especially during the Yomari Punhi festival.
Boudhanath StupaKathmandu
One of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism.
1-2 hours
Swayambhunath TempleKathmandu
Known as the Monkey Temple, it offers panoramic views of the city from its hilltop location.
2-3 hours
Pashupatinath TempleKathmandu
A highly sacred Hindu temple complex on the banks of the Bagmati River.
2-3 hours
Kathmandu Durbar SquareKathmandu
The historic heart of the city, featuring spectacular traditional Newari architecture and royal palaces.
2-3 hours
Bhaktapur Durbar SquareBhaktapur
A beautifully preserved ancient city square known for its pottery, woodcarving, and traditional culture.
3-4 hours
Phewa LakePokhara
A stunning lake offering boating with reflections of the Annapurna range on clear days.
2-4 hours
SarangkotPokhara
Famous for its spectacular sunrise views over the Himalayas, including Machhapuchhre.
2 hours
World Peace PagodaPokhara
A brilliant white stupa situated on a narrow ridge high above Phewa Lake, offering excellent views.
2-3 hours
Chitwan National ParkChitwan
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for jungle safaris to spot rhinos, Bengal tigers, and elephants.
2-3 days · book ahead
Maya Devi TempleLumbini
The recognized birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha and a major pilgrimage site.
2-4 hours
Tourist Bus
Comfortable, air-conditioned buses connecting major hubs like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan.
10-25 USD
Local Bus
Crowded, cheaper buses that stop frequently and cover both main routes and rural roads.
1-5 USD
Domestic Flights
Small aircraft flying between cities and mountain airstrips (e.g., Kathmandu to Lukla or Pokhara).
50-200 USD
Taxis
Available in major cities; must negotiate the fare beforehand as meters are rarely used.
2-10 USD per ride
Ride-hailing
Pathao, inDrive, Sajilo
Pathao and inDrive are the most popular. Motorbike taxis are very common and much faster in Kathmandu's heavy traffic.
Paying for things
Basics
| International Women's Day | March 8 | Government offices closed. General travel largely unaffected. |
| International Workers' Day | May 1 | Public offices and some businesses closed. |
| Republic Day | May 28 | National holiday; government offices and banks closed. Parades in Kathmandu. |
| Constitution Day | September 19 | National holiday marking the 2015 constitution. Government offices closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Recognized holiday; public offices closed, but most shops and tourist services operate normally. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.