# eSIM for Nepal

> Compare 46 prepaid eSIM data plans for Nepal, from $1.56. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 365 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/nepal/ · Data as of: 2026-09-29 · Prices: US dollars

## Nepal eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $1.56
- **Plans:** 46 in total, 23 made for Nepal
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 12 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 3 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $1.51, typically $2.69
- **Networks:** Ncell, NT Mobile
- **5G:** 4G / LTE
- **Hotspot:** 23 of 23 plans
- **Top-up:** 22 of 23 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Nepal by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gb-7days): $3.03 | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3-gb-30-days): $7.02 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3-gb-30-days): $7.02 | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-10-gb-30-days): $15.13 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-5-gb-30-days): $10.76 | [1 GB a day for 14 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gbday-unlimited): $42.42 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-10-gb-30-days): $15.13 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gbday-unlimited): $90.90 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How Nepal compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $2.69 per GB, Nepal costs more than 56% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Türkiye](https://esimnest.com/turkey/) | $0.47 | $0.72 | 45 |
| [Jordan](https://esimnest.com/jordan/) | $0.47 | $2.66 | 21 |
| [Fiji](https://esimnest.com/fiji/) | $1.56 | $2.68 | 21 |
| Nepal | $1.56 | $2.69 | 23 |
| [New Caledonia](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/) | $30.23 | $25.61 | 11 |

## Plans (46)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Nepal 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gb-7days) | Nepal | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $3.03 |
| [Nepal 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gbday-unlimited) | Nepal | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $3.03/day |
| [Nepal 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Nepal | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $3.03/day |
| [Nepal 500MB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-500mbday-unlimited) | Nepal | 500 MB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | No | $4.26/day |
| [Nepal - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-1-gb-7-days) | Nepal | 1 GB | 7 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $4.68 |
| [Nepal - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-2-gb-15-days) | Nepal | 2 GB | 15 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $5.46 |
| [Nepal 2GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-2gbday-unlimited) | Nepal | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $6.05/day |
| [Nepal 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-2gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Nepal | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $6.38/day |
| [Nepal - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3-gb-30-days) | Nepal | 3 GB | 30 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $7.02 |
| [Nepal 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3gb-15days) | Nepal | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $8.07 |
| [Nepal 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3gb-30days) | Nepal | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $8.56 |
| [Nepal 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Nepal | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $9.58/day |
| [Nepal - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-5-gb-30-days) | Nepal | 5 GB | 30 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $10.76 |
| [Nepal - Unlimited - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-unlimited-3-days) | Nepal | Unlimited | 3 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $10.76 |
| [Nepal 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-5gbday-unlimited) | Nepal | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $12.75/day |
| [Nepal 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-5gb-30days) | Nepal | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $13.45 |
| [Nepal - Unlimited - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-unlimited-5-days) | Nepal | Unlimited | 5 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Nepal - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-10-gb-30-days) | Nepal | 10 GB | 30 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $15.13 |
| [Nepal - Unlimited - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-unlimited-7-days) | Nepal | Unlimited | 7 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $20.30 |
| [Nepal 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-10gb-30days) | Nepal | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $24.81 |
| [Nepal - Unlimited - 10 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-unlimited-10-days) | Nepal | Unlimited | 10 days | LTE | Yes | Yes | $24.91 |
| [Nepal 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-10gbday-unlimited) | Nepal | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $27.54/day |
| [Nepal 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-nepal-20gb-30days) | Nepal | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $42.65 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 1GB 7Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-1gb-7days) | 6 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.57 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 1GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-1gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 6 countries | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.87/day |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 2GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-2gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 6 countries | 2 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $5.44/day |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 3GB 15Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-3gb-15days) | 6 countries | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $6.88 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 3GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-3gb-30days) | 6 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.32 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | 6 countries | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $7.74/day |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 5GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-5gbday-unlimited) | 6 countries | 5 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.03/day |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 5GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-5gb-30days) | 6 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $11.47 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 10GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-10gbday-unlimited) | 6 countries | 10 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $17.21/day |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 10GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-10gb-30days) | 6 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $19.32 |
| [South Asia (6 areas) 20GB 30Days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-south-asia-6-areas-20gb-30days) | 6 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $36.41 |
| [Global - 300 MB - 3 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-300-mb-3-days) | 192 countries | 300 MB | 3 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $1.56 |
| [Global - 200 MB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-200-mb-30-days-3) | 192 countries | 200 MB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $2.11 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 5 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-1-gb-5-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 5 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $3.90 |
| [Global - 1 GB - 7 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-7-days) | 192 countries | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $4.99 |
| [Global - 2 GB - 15 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-2-gb-15-days-6) | 192 countries | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $8.42 |
| [Global - 3 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-3-gb-30-days-4) | 192 countries | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $10.45 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global - 5 GB - 60 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-5-gb-60-days-4) | 192 countries | 5 GB | 60 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $15.12 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $25.92 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 30 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-30-days) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $38.54 |
| [Global - 10 GB - 180 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-10-gb-180-days-4) | 192 countries | 10 GB | 180 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $57.00 |
| [Global - 20 GB - 365 days](https://esimnest.com/nepal/#plan-discover-global-20-gb-365-days-4) | 192 countries | 20 GB | 365 days | 4G/5G | Yes | Yes | $66.00 |

## Mobile networks in Nepal

- Ncell (4G)
- NT Mobile (4G)

## eSIM for Nepal: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Nepal?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nepal, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Nepal cost?

Plans for Nepal start at $1.56. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $15.13: 10 GB for 30 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Nepal?

Yes, 12 plans have unlimited data, from $3.03. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Nepal valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 3 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Nepal?

The plans for Nepal use 4G/LTE networks.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Nepal?

eSIMs for Nepal are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### Is a regional plan cheaper than a Nepal plan?

Regional plans that include Nepal cost a typical $2.81 per GB, against $2.69 for plans made for Nepal. A regional plan makes sense if you visit more than one country; for Nepal alone, compare both in the table.