India eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$1.49 / GB · $0.25 / day
$7.46
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$7.46
India 5 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across India.
High-speed 5G mobile data for India. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for India. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for India. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for India. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
India 5 GB · 30 days
$1.49/GB
$7.46
Total
$1.49 / GB
$7.46
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$7.46
India 5 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to India
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for India
5 plans for India, from 5 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 5 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on AirTel.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover India
37 regional plans include India. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if India is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $7.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in India
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. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in India, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use AirTel on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in India?
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 $7.46 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in India?
A travel eSIM for India is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your India eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in India, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
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 →What to eat in India
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)
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
What to see in India
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
Getting around India
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.
Practical things worth knowing in India
Paying for things
- Available at modern establishments
- Limited support, local UPI is dominant
- Cash still useful for: Street food, Auto rickshaws, Small local markets, Tips
- Local wallets: Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay
Basics
- Emergency number: 112
- Plugs: C, D, M · 230V
- Tap water: no
- 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included. Small tips for hotel staff and guides.
Public holidays in India
| 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.