📱 Physical SIM
A practical option if your phone does not support eSIM or you prefer a traditional local SIM card.
Nepal Connectivity Guide
Nepal SIM Card & Internet for Travelers
Stay connected during your Nepal trip with a local SIM or eSIM. Learn where to buy a SIM, what identification you need, tourist packages, mobile data options and practical internet tips.
Information checked: 30 August 2026
Mobile packages and prices change. Always verify the latest offer with the operator before purchasing.
SIM or eSIM: Which Should You Choose?
Both physical SIM cards and eSIMs can be useful depending on your phone and travel plans.
⚡ eSIM
Convenient for compatible phones because there is no physical card to insert. Nepal Telecom currently provides online eSIM services. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
🌐 Keep Your Home SIM
You can retain your home SIM for important messages while using a Nepal SIM/eSIM for local data, depending on your phone's dual-SIM capabilities.
Current Tourist SIM Options
Ncell currently publishes the following TouristPro plans for non-Nepalese travelers. Prices and terms can change, so verify before purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
| Plan | Validity | Data | Voice | SMS | Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TouristPro Sprinter | 7 days | Unlimited* | Unlimited | 100 | NPR 595 |
| TouristPro Explorer | 14 days | Unlimited* | Unlimited | 100 | NPR 995 |
| TouristPro Voyager | 28 days | Unlimited* | Unlimited | 100 | NPR 1,995 |
*Ncell states that its unlimited tourist plans are subject to a Fair Usage Policy and publishes throttling details for some plans. Check the operator's current terms before purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
How to Get a Tourist SIM in Nepal
1
Bring your passport
Ncell says tourists should bring their original passport to register and activate a Tourist SIM. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
2
Choose physical SIM or eSIM
Check whether your phone supports eSIM before choosing a digital SIM.
3
Register and activate
Complete the operator's registration process and activate the service.
4
Test calls and data
Confirm that mobile data, calls and SMS work before leaving the service counter.
Nepal Telecom Options
Nepal Telecom offers GSM prepaid service, online KYC services and new prepaid eSIM services through its official digital platforms. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Nepal Telecom currently lists its standard prepaid SIM cost as NPR 90,
including talk-time and free initial resources. This is its general
prepaid tariff rather than a specific tourist package. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Practical Internet Tips for Nepal
Download Offline Maps
Download important maps before trekking or traveling into areas where mobile coverage may be weaker.
Carry a Power Bank
A power bank can be useful on long travel days, especially during trekking and remote-area travel.
Keep Your Passport Secure
SIM registration involves identity verification. Keep your passport and important documents secure during your trip.
Prepare for Your Nepal Trip
Explore more practical information about visas, arrival, transportation, weather and travel costs before you come to Nepal.
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