# Nepal eSIM

> A 5 GB Nepal eSIM costs £19.99 for 30 days on Ncell and NT Mobile on 4G. Plans start at £4.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.

In Kathmandu, a good part of your day runs on your phone: ordering a Pathao or inDrive ride, finding your way around the city, and messaging your guesthouse on WhatsApp or Viber. Your eSIM connects through Ncell or NT Mobile, so those apps are ready to use.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Nepal; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: SG
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/nepal

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £4.99 | yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £8.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £4.50 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £4.00 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £4.33 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £4.00 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £39.99 / €47.99 / $51.99 | £4.00 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £73.99 / €88.99 / $95.99 | £3.70 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £12.96 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $33.49 | £10.65 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $33.49 | £7.60 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $33.49 | £5.32 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £38.49 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £5.26 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £76.49 / €91.99 / $99.49 | £5.22 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £4.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £13.99 / €16.99 / $17.99 | £4.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £18.49 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £3.70 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £18.49 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £2.64 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £18.49 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £1.85 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £27.49 / €32.99 / $35.99 | £1.83 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £54.49 / €65.49 / $70.99 | £1.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £5.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £26.99 / €32.99 / $34.99 | £4.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £36.49 / €43.99 / $47.49 | £3.65 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £36.49 / €43.99 / $47.49 | £2.61 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £36.49 / €43.99 / $47.49 | £1.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £54.49 / €65.49 / $70.99 | £1.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £108.49 / €130.49 / $141.49 | £1.81 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £14.99 / €17.99 / $18.99 | £5.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £42.99 / €50.99 / $54.99 | £4.78 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £3.83 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £2.74 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £1.92 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £85.99 / €102.99 / $111.99 | £1.91 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £171.99 / €205.99 / $222.99 | £1.91 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £3.80 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £55.99 / €67.99 / $72.99 | £3.73 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £76.49 / €91.49 / $99.49 | £3.06 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £76.49 / €91.49 / $99.49 | £2.19 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £76.49 / €91.49 / $99.49 | £1.53 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £114.49 / €136.99 / $148.49 | £1.53 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £228.49 / €273.99 / $296.99 | £1.52 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £47.99 / €57.99 / $61.99 | £4.80 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £142.99 / €170.99 / $185.99 | £4.77 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £194.49 / €232.99 / $252.49 | £3.89 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £194.49 / €232.99 / $252.49 | £2.78 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £194.49 / €232.99 / $252.49 | £1.94 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £291.49 / €349.49 / $378.49 | £1.94 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £582.49 / €697.99 / $756.99 | £1.94 | yes |

## Networks

- Nepal: Ncell (4G), NT Mobile (4G)

## Which Nepal eSIM plan do I need for my trip?

Match your trip length and style to one of these plans, and you'll have enough data for maps, messages and rides.

- **A three-day city break in Kathmandu:** 2 GB for 15 days gives you plenty of room for messages, maps and a few Pathao rides.
- **A fortnight touring Nepal:** 10 GB for 30 days leaves space for map checks and chats in Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini.
- **A month-long stay:** 20 GB for 30 days covers daily messages, maps, rides and social media.
- **A trip that also takes in a neighbour:** the [South Asia bundle](/esim/south-asia) covers six countries, Nepal included, so you can keep one eSIM for the whole route.

Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data if your trip grows.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Nepal?

Your eSIM joins Ncell and NT Mobile in Nepal, both on 4G. Cities and towns are well covered, from Kathmandu and Pokhara to Chitwan and Lumbini, so messages on WhatsApp or Viber and rides on Pathao or inDrive are easy to use. Signal is patchy in the mountains and on remote trekking routes, so plan for quiet stretches there. Your phone picks between Ncell and NT Mobile by itself.

Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more in our [IP address help](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance runs out.

## Using your phone in Nepal: airport, rides and messages

- **Land at Tribhuvan:** Install your eSIM on Wi-Fi at home, then switch it on when you land at Tribhuvan (KTM). Keep [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) on for the eSIM line.
- **Getting around:** Set up Pathao and inDrive before you fly, while you still have Wi-Fi. They're the ride apps to have ready in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- **Staying in touch:** Send messages on WhatsApp, Viber or Facebook Messenger over your eSIM data. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can [keep WhatsApp on it too](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Trekking Wi-Fi:** Many teahouses on popular trekking routes offer Wi-Fi that can be slow or unreliable, so keep your eSIM data on as a backup.
- **Choosing data:** Light use, such as maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day. Try 3 GB for 15 days, or 1 GB for 7 days for a short trip, and remember most plans can be topped up.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Nepal?

Nepal eSIMs start at £4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £19.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Nepal eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Ncell and NT Mobile in Nepal. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Nepal eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Nepal, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Nepal eSIM?

Yes. Most Nepal plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Nepal plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Nepal are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Is there 5G in Nepal?

Ncell and NT Mobile both run on 4G in Nepal, so there's no 5G to find here. Your phone's 4G signal is what you'll use, so you don't need a 5G phone for the trip.

### Can I use WhatsApp or Viber in Nepal on my eSIM?

Messaging is the easy part here: WhatsApp, Viber and Facebook Messenger all run on your mobile data. Messaging uses very little data, so even a small plan covers a lot of chats. You can message people back home or check in with your group from anywhere your signal reaches.

### Does Pathao work with an eSIM in Nepal?

Pathao and inDrive both book rides over mobile data, so have them ready for your first ride from Tribhuvan (KTM). Download and log in at home on Wi-Fi, so the setup is done before you land.

### Is teahouse Wi-Fi reliable on a Nepal trek?

Teahouse Wi-Fi on Nepal's popular trekking routes can be slow or unreliable, so don't rely on it for sending photos. Your eSIM's mobile data is a useful backup where signal reaches, and it's worth downloading offline maps in Namche Bazaar before you set off.

### Is there a South Asia eSIM that covers Nepal?

Yes, Nepal is one of the six countries in the South Asia eSIM, so one plan can work across your route. It suits trips that cross borders in the region, so you don't need a separate eSIM for each stop.

### What happens when my daily Nepal data runs out?

Nepal's daily plans drop to 512 Kbps once that day's allowance is used up. It's slow, but it still handles messages, so you can stay in touch. Pick a daily allowance that fits your busiest day, such as one with lots of maps or video, not your average one.