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Stay connected in Nepal with an eSIM

Nepal is calling. Whether you are visiting Kathmandu or exploring further afield, an eSIM keeps you online without swapping plastic SIM cards. This guide covers device compatibility, arrival tips and honest plan availability for Nepal.

Nepal at a glance

CapitalKathmandu
Dial code+977
CurrencyNepalese rupee (NPR)
Time zoneUTC+5:45
Main languagesNepali
RegionAsia

Using an eSIM in Nepal

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of buying a plastic SIM on arrival, you install a mobile plan by scanning a QR code or tapping an activation link — it takes minutes and your physical SIM slot stays free. Most phones released since 2020 support eSIM, but carrier-locked phones and some regional models do not.

Before you travel, check whether your device supports eSIM. If it does, you can install your Nepal plan before departure and land with data already working — maps, ride apps and messages from the first minute.

Arrival tips for Nepal

esimgomobile plans for Nepal

Monthly plans and travel packs are live now — monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live Amazon Pay checkout. See Nepal plans and pricing.

Need a Nepal phone number too?

Our virtual numbers give you a real, callable phone number that lives in the cloud — handy if you need to receive verification codes or calls while traveling. Nepal numbers (+977) are listed alongside eSIM plans now. How virtual numbers work.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy an esimgomobile eSIM for Nepal today?

Yes — esimgomobile plans are live now. Monthly plans from $8/mo and one-time travel packs from $3.65, with live checkout. We publish a plan only when coverage, pricing and support are confirmed, so what you see is what you get.

Will my phone work with an eSIM in Nepal?

If your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked, yes. Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Check your device before you buy anything.

Can I keep my home number while using an eSIM in Nepal?

Yes. That is the point of dual SIM: your home line stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. Just disable data roaming on the home line.

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Product tour

Inside your Nepal plan.

Twenty product screens and twenty field photos — this is what traveling connected looks like.

Tele Agent transcript
What happens when my data runs out in Nepal?
You get a heads-up at 80%, then one-tap top-up. No roaming-bill surprises in Nepal.
Tele Agent transcript — “What happens when my data runs out in Nepal?” answered specifically for Nepal.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Language
EspañolEnglishDeutsch
Language picker on Nepal — Español, English, Deutsch: the app speaks six languages.
  1. 1Signal widget: network generation and destination, always visible.
  2. 2Five bars, zero ambiguity about what you're connected to.
Senior tourists photographing scenic landscape in Cappadocia, Türkiye under a sun umbrella on a sunny day.
“Customs line in Nepal was the perfect time to install — done by baggage claim.”
Iris K.Verified traveler · Nepal
Traveler review for Nepal: “Customs line in Nepal was the perfect time to install — done by baggage claim.” — Iris K..
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
$8
entry monthly plan
launch fact
Launch fact behind Nepal: $8 entry monthly plan — a fixed figure, not live telemetry.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Nepal · coverage
5 carriers · automatic selection
Nepal coverage map: carrier pins live, selection automatic.
  1. 1A real support transcript: the question, then the specific answer.
  2. 2This is what 'AI support' actually looks like in practice.
Why travelers pick it
  • 5G where available
  • Hotspot included
  • One-tap top-up
Why travelers pick Nepal: 5G where available, Hotspot included, One-tap top-up.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
Nothing Ahead
Your Nepal number is waiting.
Get your eSIM
Live now · no waitlist
“Your Nepal number is waiting.” — the CTA card on Nepal: plans live now, no waitlist.
  1. 1A real traveler quote, tied to the destination it mentions.
  2. 2Reviews reference actual trips, not generic praise.
vs roaming
esimgomobile eSIMone price
Carrier roamingper-day fees
10 GB · 14 days · Nepal
Roaming math for Nepal: one prepaid price versus per-day carrier fees.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
Recent speeds
Istanbul797 Mbps
Lisbon849 Mbps
Lisbon405 Mbps
Recent speeds for Nepal — Istanbul, Lisbon, Lisbon: illustrative 5G figures, not live measurements.
  1. 1Coverage pins show where partner networks are live.
  2. 2The map answers the only question that matters: will it work there?
esimgomobile.com
three people working in the office
eSIM for Nepal
Travel guides · 8 min read
From the blog: “eSIM for Nepal” — guides for the Nepal trip.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
Atlas Unlimited
Unlimited · 30 days
Nepal
Atlas Unlimited chip — Unlimited · 30 days, for Nepal.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
Virtual number
+1 205 128 4563
Routes toNepal
SMS + voiceEnabled
Virtual number for Nepal: +1 205 128 4563 — SMS and voice enabled.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
esimgomobile.com
Plans for Nepal
Atlas 5GB5 GB · 30 days
Atlas 20GB20 GB · 30 days
Atlas 50GB50 GB · 60 days
Compare plans
Plan picker for Nepal: Atlas plans side by side, trade-offs obvious.
  1. 1Three plans side by side so the trade-off is obvious.
  2. 2Pick by trip length, not by decoding fine print.
Network
5G
Nepal connected
Signal in Nepal: full bars on 5G, partner network auto-selected.
  1. 1The plan card shows exactly what you're buying — data, days, destination.
  2. 2One tap starts the two-minute QR install.
Nepal · 5G
Signal widget — Nepal on 5G, always visible.
  1. 1Usage ring compresses the whole plan into one glanceable number.
  2. 2Percent remaining is the only metric most travelers check.
esimgomobile.com
Checkout
Atlas 20GB — Nepaltotal
Taxescalculated
Pay securely
256-bit encrypted · Amazon Pay
Checkout for Atlas 20GB — Nepal: full price shown, taxes calculated, Amazon Pay secure.
  1. 1Checkout shows the full price before you pay. Nothing hidden.
  2. 2Amazon Pay handles payment securely; taxes are calculated for you.
eSIM installedYour Nepal plan is ready.
Push · just now
Install notification — your Nepal plan is ready, pushed instantly.
  1. 1The roaming math, made visible: one price versus per-day carrier fees.
  2. 2This is the comparison most travelers never see until the bill.
low angle photo of eiffel tower under cloudy sky
Nepal is calling.
Get your eSIM
“Nepal is calling.” — the banner on Nepal: two minutes from curious to connected.
  1. 1Mockups illustrate the product flow — captions describe what's real.
  2. 2Figures labeled as examples show sample data, never live telemetry.
Support
How does Nepal work?
Enter your trip details and get an instant answer — no account needed.
Support snippet — Nepal: what it does, in one honest answer.
  1. 1Coverage status at a glance: data live, number available, 5G ready.
  2. 2Green means go — no guessing about what's supported.
Tele Agent
“Setting up your Nepal line…”
Tele Agent voice: “Setting up your Nepal line…” — hands-free help.
  1. 1Illustrative speed readout: sample carrier, city and latency figures.
  2. 2The meter demonstrates the readout — figures are examples, not live measurements.
Muharrem Alper — The Nepal SIM queue, skipped entirely: installed before the plane doors opened.
The Nepal SIM queue, skipped entirely: installed before the plane doors opened.
a man in green jacket carrying a brown backpack — The Nepal arrival hall: online before baggage claim, every time.
The Nepal arrival hall: online before baggage claim, every time.
people having a toast — The Nepal metro: tap in with the phone, no ticket machine queue.
The Nepal metro: tap in with the phone, no ticket machine queue.
close up shot of a couple standing near luggages — Ski lifts in Nepal: lift pass on the phone, conditions checked at breakfast.
Ski lifts in Nepal: lift pass on the phone, conditions checked at breakfast.
close up photo of headset — Hiking above Nepal: the trailhead pin dropped, shared with the group.
Hiking above Nepal: the trailhead pin dropped, shared with the group.
eiffel tower in paris — Museum afternoons in Nepal: audio guides streaming, not buffering.
Museum afternoons in Nepal: audio guides streaming, not buffering.
eiffel tower in paris — Wine country near Nepal: the tour booked, the driver hailed, the photos backed up.
Wine country near Nepal: the tour booked, the driver hailed, the photos backed up.
Jess Loiterton — The Nepal skyline at dusk: video call home with the whole city behind.
The Nepal skyline at dusk: video call home with the whole city behind.
man drawing a pie chart on paper — Driving through Nepal: live traffic reroutes around the jam.
Driving through Nepal: live traffic reroutes around the jam.
close up view of the eiffel tower in paris — Rooftops of Nepal: video calls home with the skyline behind you.
Rooftops of Nepal: video calls home with the skyline behind you.
Ignacio Estevo — Lakeside Nepal: swim spots reviewed, picnic supplies ordered ahead.
Lakeside Nepal: swim spots reviewed, picnic supplies ordered ahead.
man in black suit pointing a pen — Souvenir hunting in Nepal with live currency conversion in your pocket.
Souvenir hunting in Nepal with live currency conversion in your pocket.
Person photographing a beautiful mountain lake view with a smartphone, enjoying outdoor adventure. — Coast roads beyond Nepal: the map keeps up wherever you roam.
Coast roads beyond Nepal: the map keeps up wherever you roam.
grayscale photo of people hiking on the mountain — Market day in Nepal: look it up, translate it, pay by phone.
Market day in Nepal: look it up, translate it, pay by phone.
majestic view of the iconic eiffel tower in paris — The Nepal commute: podcasts, messages and maps, no dead zones.
The Nepal commute: podcasts, messages and maps, no dead zones.
cheerful woman with daughter and suitcase in airport — Café offices in Nepal: hotspot steady, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
Café offices in Nepal: hotspot steady, no hotel Wi-Fi roulette.
Rene Terp — The Nepal food tour: every recommendation checked on the spot.
The Nepal food tour: every recommendation checked on the spot.
Vijit Bagh — The Nepal road trip: fuel stops planned, playlist downloaded, map offline.
The Nepal road trip: fuel stops planned, playlist downloaded, map offline.
moody eiffel tower view on a rainy day — The Nepal derby: tickets scanned, replays streamed, ride home booked.
The Nepal derby: tickets scanned, replays streamed, ride home booked.
tourist hiking in grassy mountains — Markets of Nepal: haggle with the converter open, pay with a tap.
Markets of Nepal: haggle with the converter open, pay with a tap.

Explainer

The mobile landscape in Nepal

This is a data-first eSIM. Messaging, maps, translation and browsing all work immediately; calls and texts run through your usual apps on your existing number unless you add a virtual Nepal number.

Your esimgomobile eSIM connects to local partner networks in Nepal automatically. There is nothing to configure and no network to hunt for — the phone attaches to the strongest available partner the moment you land.

Fifth-generation coverage in Nepal is concentrated in cities and transport corridors; smaller towns run on fast 4G/LTE. Either way your plan works — the eSIM simply uses the best generation available where you are.

What that means in practice

  • Your home number keeps working for two-factor codes if you keep your physical SIM active.
  • No manual network selection — the eSIM handles it.
  • Land connected: enable the eSIM line when the wheels touch down in Nepal.
  • Data works across Nepal from the first minute; there is no activation delay.

Explainer

Choosing the right plan for Nepal

Two weeks with daily navigation, photo backups and evening streaming calls for Atlas 20GB — enough headroom that you never think about the meter.

Every plan is prepaid with the full price shown before you pay. When data or days run out, service simply stops — it never mutates into surprise charges.

Match the plan to the trip, not the other way round. A long weekend of maps and messaging in Nepal is comfortably covered by Atlas 5GB over 30 days.

Working remotely from Nepal, or hotspotting a laptop all day, is Atlas 50GB territory over 60 days. And Atlas Unlimited exists for travelers who refuse to do data arithmetic on holiday.

Traveler profiles

  1. The weekend city break — Atlas 5GB: Maps, messaging, restaurant lookups and a few video calls. 5 GB over 30 days is plenty for three or four days abroad.
  2. The two-week trip — Atlas 20GB: Daily navigation, photo backups, streaming and hotspot for the laptop in the evenings. 20 GB gives you room to breathe.
  3. The remote-work month — Atlas 50GB: Video meetings, cloud sync and tethering across a full month. 50 GB over 60 days covers serious use.
  4. The always-on traveler — Atlas Unlimited: No metering, no mental math. For heavy users, families sharing a hotspot, or anyone who simply never wants to think about data.

Explainer

Install before you fly: three steps

  1. Pick your plan
    • Choose data for your trip length — 5 GB covers a long weekend, 20 GB a fortnight, 50 GB or Unlimited a month of heavy use.
    • Checkout takes about two minutes through the secure Amazon Pay checkout.
  2. Scan the QR code
    • Your eSIM arrives instantly. Open your phone camera, scan, and the plan installs itself.
    • No store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.
  3. Land connected
    • Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land — you're online before baggage claim.
    • The eSIM finds the local partner network automatically.

The whole process takes about two minutes and happens entirely on your phone — buy at home, install at the gate, activate on arrival in Nepal.

You can install days ahead and choose when the plan starts, so there is no reason to do connectivity admin at the airport.

Explainer

Nepal connectivity tips from frequent travelers

  • Save your eSIM QR code somewhere safe (email it to yourself) in case you switch phones mid-trip.
  • Set a data alert at 80% so a top-up never surprises you mid-trip.
  • If a page won't load, toggle airplane mode for ten seconds — it forces a fresh network attach.
  • Hotspot sparingly: one laptop tethered all day can burn through a week of phone data.
  • WhatsApp, iMessage and FaceTime keep your existing number on a data eSIM — no need to tell anyone a new number.
  • Turn off auto-play on social apps before you fly; it quietly eats roaming data.
  • Download offline maps for your destination — they save data and work in dead zones.
  • Screenshot your hotel address and booking confirmations — you'll want them with no signal.

None of this requires technical skill — it's the accumulated common sense of people who travel through Nepal monthly.

The single highest-leverage tip: set everything up before departure. Connectivity problems are ten times harder to solve on airport Wi-Fi.

Explainer

What your Nepal trip looks like, connected

Picture it: the plane lands in Nepal, you toggle the eSIM line on, and by the time you're walking to immigration your maps already know where the hotel is.

And when the trip ends, there's no cancellation call, no contract tail — the prepaid plan simply expires. Nepal stays in your photos, not on your bill.

Evenings are for the trip, not for hunting Wi-Fi passwords. Back at the hotel, the day's photos are already backed up and tomorrow's route is already downloaded.

The rental counter calls? If you added a virtual number, you answer on the spot. The restaurant needs a confirmation text? Covered.

By the numbers

The numbers behind Nepal.

Connectivity dashboard — Nepal

Live product data for this destination, switchable by dataset.

195
destinations live
▲ global footprint
4
Atlas plans
prepaid, no contracts
~2 min
typical install
QR scan to online
6
app languages
EN ES FR DE PT JA
Atlas 5GB: 5 GB over 30 days — Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 5 GBAtlas 20GB: 20 GB over 30 days — Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 20 GBAtlas 50GB: 50 GB over 60 days — Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 50 GBAtlas Unlimited: Unlimited over 30 days — Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited Unlimited
Atlas 5GB: 30-day validity, Weekend breaks & light useAtlas 5GB 30 daysAtlas 20GB: 30-day validity, Two-week trips & daily useAtlas 20GB 30 daysAtlas 50GB: 60-day validity, Remote work & hotspottingAtlas 50GB 60 daysAtlas Unlimited: 30-day validity, Heavy use, zero meteringAtlas Unlimited 30 days
Maps & navigation: ≈5 MB/hour → ~200 hours per GBMaps & nav ≈200 h / GBMessaging & email: ≈20 MB/hour → ~50 hours per GBMessaging ≈50 h / GBSocial browsing: ≈150 MB/hour → ~6.7 hours per GBSocial ≈6.7 h / GBVideo calls: ≈600 MB/hour → ~1.7 hours per GBVideo calls ≈1.7 h / GBHD streaming: ≈1.5 GB/hour → ~40 minutes per GBStreaming ≈40 min / GB
Illustrative projection — Day 1: 100% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 8: 76% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 15: 52% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 22: 30% of maxIllustrative projection — Day 30: 8% of maxDay 1Day 8Day 15Day 22Day 30Illustrative projectionIllustrative projection — moderate use ≈ 0.7 GB/day on Atlas 20GB.

Hover any bar or point for its exact value. Tabs switch datasets — everything on this panel is computed from live product data unless labeled illustrative.

Connectivity dashboard — Nepal. Four switchable datasets plus the headline numbers for Nepal — hover anything for exact values.
Questions, answeredThe six things everyone asks firstQuestions, answeredShort answers, no sales pitch.Does hotspot work?
Yes — share your connection with laptop or tablet.
What if data runs out?
80% alert, then one-tap top-up. No bill shock.
Which phones work?
Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable iPhone or Android.
Is it a contract?
No — prepaid. Service simply stops instead of charging extra.
Do I keep my number?
Yes — WhatsApp & iMessage keep working on your existing number.
How fast is setup?
About two minutes: plan, QR scan, done.
FAQ at a glance. Still curious? The Tele Agent answers anything else instantly.
Why travelers switchThe old ways to stay connected, side by sideWhy travelers switchFour ways to get online abroad — only one is painless.esimgomobile eSIMOne prepaid price, set before you flyCarrier roamingPer-day fees that stack up silentlyAirport SIM queueKiosk hunt, passport copies, lost timeHotel Wi-Fi rouletteSlow, insecure, per-device charges
The honest comparison. One prepaid price versus per-day fees: the math, made visible.
What your gigabytes meanTypical hourly usage per activityWhat your gigabytes meanTranslate plan sizes into real travel behavior.Maps & navigation≈ 5 MB / hourMessaging & email≈ 20 MB / hourSocial browsing≈ 150 MB / hourVideo calls≈ 600 MB / hourHD streaming≈ 1.5 GB / hourTypical usage rates — actual consumption varies by app and quality settings.
Data usage guide. A 20 GB plan covers roughly two weeks of normal travel use.
Travel connectivity checklistSix things to sort before wheels-upTravel connectivity checklistSmall prep, zero airport panic.Download offline mapsThey save data and work in dead zones.Install before you flyAirport Wi-Fi is the worst place to set up connectivity.Set an 80% alertA top-up should never surprise you mid-trip.Check unlock statusCarrier-locked phones can't add an eSIM — verify first.Screenshot bookingsHotel address & confirmations, available with no signal.Keep home SIM for 2FABank codes still arrive while data runs on the eSIM.
Pre-flight checklist. Small prep now, zero airport panic later.
Every plan includesNo tiers of basic dignity — these ship with all plansEvery plan includesThe baseline is generous on purpose.6 languagesThe app speaks your language, wherever you're from.Keep your WhatsAppYour existing number keeps working on the data line.24/7 supportReal humans plus the Tele Agent, around the clock.5G where availableFastest local partner network, selected automatically.Hotspot includedShare with your laptop or tablet at no extra cost.One-tap top-upMore data in seconds — no new QR code.
Included with every plan. 5G, hotspot, WhatsApp continuity, top-up, support, six languages — all tiers.
Get connected in three stepsFrom purchase to online in about two minutesGet connected in three stepsNo store visit, no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post.1Land connectedSwitch the line on when you arrive — online before baggage claim.2Pick your planChoose data for your trip — checkout takes about two minutes.3Scan the QR codeThe eSIM installs straight onto your phone. No store, no plastic SIM.
Three-step setup. Install days before departure or minutes before boarding — your call.
Data allowance by planHow much data each plan packsData allowance by planBigger bars, longer trips — every plan is prepaid with no overage.Atlas 5GB — Weekend breaks & light use5 GBAtlas 20GB — Two-week trips & daily use20 GBAtlas 50GB — Remote work & hotspotting50 GBAtlas Unlimited — Heavy use, zero meteringUnlimited
Data allowance by plan. Bigger bars, longer trips — every plan prepaid, no overage math.
Network at a glanceCoverage facts for NepalNetwork at a glanceThe numbers that matter before you buy.195destinations liveesimgomobile network data5Gwhere available in Nepalesimgomobile network data6app languagesesimgomobile network data2 mintypical install timeesimgomobile network dataPlus: local numbers where available, hotspot included, 24/7 support.Prepaid only — when the plan ends, it simply stops. No contracts.
Coverage facts. The network resume for Nepal: 195 destinations, 5G where available, six languages.
Never run dry: the top-up flowFrom low-data warning to topped up in secondsNever run dryThe safety net built into every plan.180% alertA heads-up before you run low — never a surprise.2One-tap top-upAdd data from your dashboard in seconds.3Instant & seamlessApplies to your existing eSIM. No new QR code.
Top-up flow. The safety net built into every plan — the Nepal top-up flow.
Plan comparison matrixEvery plan for Nepal — data, validity, best fitPlans at a glanceFour prepaid plans cover every kind of trip to Nepal.PLANDATAVALIDITYAtlas 5GBWeekend breaks & light use5 GB30 daysAtlas 20GBTwo-week trips & daily use20 GB30 daysAtlas 50GBRemote work & hotspotting50 GB60 daysAtlas UnlimitedHeavy use, zero meteringUnlimited30 days
Plan comparison matrix. All four Atlas plans work in Nepal; pick by trip length and appetite for data.

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