Nepal eSIM
- Nepal Telecom 4G
- Ncell Nepal 4G
Full speed
Fixed GB · no throttle
Nepal · 5.0GB
$18.49$16.81From the road
What travellers say about Nepal
4.8 from 12,000+ travellers
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“Installed on airport Wi-Fi before passport control. Maps were up before I left the terminal in Nepal.”
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“Kept my home number for bank codes. The Nepal eSIM handled data — setup took about a minute.”
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“Stable on the local networks listed on the plan. Would use it again next time I fly into Nepal.”
Refund policy
Full refund within 30 days if unused — and if it does not work at your destination.
More about refundsActivation window
Validity starts on first use. Install over Wi-Fi before you fly.
How installation worksSecure checkout
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Customer support
Reach us before or during your trip if you need help connecting.
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How eSIM works in Nepal
Install over Wi-Fi before departure. Switch the data line on when you land. Validity starts on first use.
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Buy a plan
Pick a destination, data allowance and validity period for Nepal.
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Install your eSIM
Scan the QR from the email — on Wi-Fi, before you fly. No physical SIM.
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Land and connect
Data activates on first connection in Nepal. Keep your home number.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your Nepal trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
In total, a 5 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,675 shared photos, 83 hours of social media and browsing, 15 hours of video calls, 63 hours of music streaming, or about 1,000 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
- City break3–4 days, one city1–3 GB
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
- One-week trip7 days, one or two countries3–5 GB
- Maps and transit
- Social and messaging
- Some hotel Wi-Fi offload
- Multi-country tour14 days, several borders8–12 GB
- Navigation across borders
- Photos and maps
- Occasional hotspot
- Working on the roadTwo weeks or longer, meetings on data15 GB+
- About 1 GB a day
- Calls and video
- Laptop tethering when allowed
Nepal eSIM prices at a glance
Every Plota plan for Nepal, sorted by price. All plans include 5G where available, hotspot sharing, and instant QR delivery.
Nepal eSIM coverage & networks
Plota eSIM plans for Nepal use reliable Asian mobile networks for 4G LTE and 5G where available. Coverage is built for travelers moving between Kathmandu and the rest of Nepal. Enjoy stable connectivity for maps, messaging, and streaming without expensive roaming.
- Nepal Telecom
- Ncell
Nepal eSIM — questions, answered
An eSIM is a digital SIM in your phone. Buy a Nepal plan on Plota, scan the QR we email you, and a data line installs next to your home SIM. Use Plota for data in Nepal while your regular number stays for calls, texts, WhatsApp, and iMessage.
Nepal eSIM guide — plans, setup & tips
Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking gateways — Nepal travelers lean on maps and weather apps. A Nepal eSIM beats buying a tourist SIM after landing at KTM.
Roaming in Nepal can erase a travel budget in days. Plota prepaid eSIM data is priced transparently up front, delivered as a QR code, and ready before you board.
Setup is QR-based — no app required to buy. After checkout you get install steps for iPhone and Android, then enable the Plota line when you enter Nepal.
Browse 13 prepaid options for Nepal, with prices from $3.78. Light travelers can take a small pack; longer stays can step up data without switching providers mid-trip.
Price-conscious travelers use Plota as a Holafly / Airalo / Saily alternative in Nepal — especially when a fixed data pack beats paying for unused unlimited.
Whether you're exploring Kathmandu or heading further afield, a Plota eSIM keeps you connected throughout Nepal on asian networks.
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