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Nepal · Typical holiday trip

Best eSIM for Nepal

The most reliable eSIM for Nepal right now: Airalo, 3 GB · 7 days, ₹1,041.

Last updated 5 Nov 2026

Our pick for Nepal

Pakka pick

Airalo

3 GB · 7 days

Score in Nepal

₹1,041

₹885 with your PakkaSIM code

3 GB7 daysHotspot16 reviews

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How we score

PakkaSIM's pick for Nepal is Airalo 3 GB · 7 days at ₹1,041, with a Pakka Score of 8.5 out of 10.

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Traveller notes

Airport pickup
Kathmandu (KTM) activates on Ncell at the gate. Nepal Telecom-based plans can take up to fifteen minutes.
Hotspot and calls
Allowed on most plans, but data is slow enough that a hotspot is rarely useful outside Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Where the network is weak
Everest and Annapurna trekking routes are Nepal Telecom only above the lodges; eSIMs on Ncell lose signal past Namche. Buy a local NTC SIM for treks.
Local SIM alternative
Ncell and NTC SIMs are very cheap and sold at the airport with a passport photo. For trekking, the local SIM is the only real option.

Paying from India or Pakistan

Providers take Visa and Mastercard. Indian debit cards need international use enabled and carry a 2 to 3.5% forex markup; UPI and RuPay-only cards are not accepted. Pakistani cards need international transactions enabled at the bank, sit under the annual dollar limit, and carry a 3 to 4% markup; JazzCash and Easypaisa are not accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay work where your card does.

Questions travellers ask about eSIM for Nepal

Which eSIM is best for Nepal from India or Pakistan?

Right now it is Airalo with the 3 GB · 7 days plan at ₹1,041. It has a Pakka Score of 8.5 out of 10 for Nepal, based on 16 traveller reviews of Airalo there, and it is sized for a 7-day trip.

How much does an eSIM for Nepal cost?

Right-sized plans for about a week start at ₹1,041 from Airalo. Our pick costs ₹1,041. Prices are converted from USD daily, so expect small movements.

Which network does Airalo use in Nepal?

Airalo rides on Ncell in Nepal. The destination score reflects how that network performed for previous travellers, which is why the same provider can score differently in a neighbouring country.

Is an eSIM better than a local SIM in Nepal?

Ncell and NTC SIMs are very cheap and sold at the airport with a passport photo. For trekking, the local SIM is the only real option.

Where is mobile coverage weak in Nepal?

Everest and Annapurna trekking routes are Nepal Telecom only above the lodges; eSIMs on Ncell lose signal past Namche. Buy a local NTC SIM for treks.

Can I use hotspot on an eSIM in Nepal?

Allowed on most plans, but data is slow enough that a hotspot is rarely useful outside Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Will my Indian or Pakistani card work to buy an eSIM?

Visa and Mastercard cards with international use enabled work with every provider we list. UPI, RuPay-only cards, JazzCash and Easypaisa do not. Expect a forex markup of roughly 2 to 4% from your bank.

How much data do I need for 7 days in Nepal?

For normal use, maps, WhatsApp, social media and a few video calls, budget about 0.7 GB per day, so around 4.9 GB for 7 days. Heavy users who stream or hotspot should double that.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly and keep it switched off until you land. Kathmandu (KTM) activates on Ncell at the gate. Nepal Telecom-based plans can take up to fifteen minutes.