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🇳🇵 eSIM for Nepal
Kathmandu and Pokhara are well served, and a data eSIM gets you from the airport to your guesthouse without a counter. On the trekking routes, expect signal in villages and not between them.
Nepal eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 12 prepaid data eSIM plans for Nepal, from $3.38 for 1 GB total (7 days) up to 20 GB over 30 days at $56.54. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $24.50 ($2.45). It connects to Ncell and NT Mobile with 5G on some plans. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Nepal, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G, 3G/4G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.38 | $3.38 |
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.77 | $3.77 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $11.47 | $5.60 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $3.01 | $9.04 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.20 | $9.61 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $3.39 | $10.17 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $2.64 | $13.18 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $3.01 | $15.07 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $2.45 | $24.50 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $2.75 | $27.51 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 20 GB | $2.83 | $56.54 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Nepal eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Nepal eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.38 |
| One week Nepal eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $9.04 |
| Two weeks Nepal eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $15.07 |
| A month Nepal eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $27.51 |
Using your eSIM in Nepal
Networks named on the plan: Ncell and NT Mobile. 5G is on 11 of these 12 plans, not all of them. Each plan card in the app states which.
$5.60 buys 500 MB over 1 day; $56.54 buys 20 GB over 30 days. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Nepal
- Coverage is good in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan; on treks it is village by village and absent at altitude.
- Pathao and inDrive are the ride-hailing apps in the cities.
- Download offline maps and permits before you leave the city.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Nepal.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Nepal
How much does an eSIM for Nepal cost?
Plans start at $3.38. The table on this page shows current prices — 12 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Nepal eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Nepal?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Nepal. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 20 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Nepal eSIM use?
It connects to Ncell and NT Mobile and picks the strongest available network automatically. 11 of the 12 plans support 5G; the rest run on 4G/LTE.
Do I get a Nepal phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Nepal?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $24.50 ($2.45); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.