Works in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is where most visitors to Nepal head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Nepal Telecom, Ncell and NT Mobile.
Nepal eSIM
19 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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1 day
3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Nepal
- Nepal Telecom, Ncell and NT Mobile
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Nepal
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Nepal, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Nepal
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Nepal travel data guide
A Nepal eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Nepal that you install before you fly. Plans in Nepal run on Nepal Telecom, Ncell and NT Mobile, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 19 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $4.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The South Asia eSIM covers Nepal and 5 other countries on one plan, from $3.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Nepal, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Nepal from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Nepal FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Nepal?
It connects wherever Nepal Telecom, Ncell and NT Mobile have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Nepal, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Nepal?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Which networks does the Nepal eSIM use?
The Nepal eSIM uses Nepal Telecom or Ncell, depending on the plan. Both are listed as 4G networks. The plan card names the network before you buy. We do not make coverage claims for trekking routes.
Fixed data or unlimited for a trek in Nepal?
Fixed, in most cases. On a trek in Nepal you may spend days without signal, and a fixed plan only uses data when you are connected. An unlimited plan's days keep passing while you are offline. A 5 GB or 10 GB plan valid for 30 days is a sound choice.
Does the Nepal eSIM work in India?
No. Nepal plans work in Nepal only, and none of our regional plans include Nepal. If your route crosses into India, buy an India plan as well and switch the data line at the border.
When does my Nepal plan start if I install it early?
It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nepal, however early you install it. Set it up at home on WiFi, and the 30 days, or whichever length you chose, begin on arrival.
Do I need data roaming switched on in Nepal?
Yes, switch data roaming on for the eSIM line, since it will not connect to Nepal Telecom or Ncell without it. Leave data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges from your own carrier.
Can I share my Nepal eSIM data with my trekking partner?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Nepal plans. Sharing uses your allowance faster on a fixed plan, and on an unlimited plan it brings you to the daily full speed amount sooner.
Can I top up in Nepal if my data runs out?
Top up is available on some Nepal plans, shown on the plan card. You need an internet connection to buy it, so do it in town on WiFi before a trek. Plans without top up are replaced by buying a new one.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
