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Kathmandu eSIM Plans
Stay connected in Kathmandu with a travel eSIM. Scan the QR code before you fly — you land with LTE already waiting. No SIM card shop, no airport kiosk, no waiting.
Connectivity in Kathmandu
Good LTE in Kathmandu valley. Ncell and Nepal Telecom cover Thamel, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Trekking areas (Annapurna, Everest base camp) have minimal coverage above tree line.
- ✓Thamel tourist district is well covered
- ✓Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar squares have outdoor signal
- ✓Annapurna trek: tea-house villages have intermittent signal — Ncell is best
- ✓Everest base camp trek: minimal coverage above 4000m — bring satellite communicator for safety
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Nepal eSIM plans — works in Kathmandu
Best Value
Patancell
1 GB
7 days validity
$5.00
$5.00/GB
Patancell
2 GB
15 days validity
$8.50
$4.25/GB
Patancell
3 GB
30 days validity
$11.00
$3.67/GB
Patancell
5 GB
30 days validity
$17.00
$3.40/GB
Patancell
999 GB
3 days validity
$17.00
$0.02/GB
Patancell
10 GB
30 days validity
$24.00
$2.40/GB
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Frequently asked questions — Kathmandu eSIM
Do I need an eSIM for Kathmandu?
Yes — a travel eSIM is the easiest way to get mobile data in Kathmandu. Scan a QR code before you fly and you have LTE the moment you land. No SIM card shop, no airport queue.
Does eSIM work on the metro/transit in Kathmandu?
Good LTE in Kathmandu valley. Ncell and Nepal Telecom cover Thamel, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Trekking areas (Annapurna, Everest base camp) have minimal coverage above tree line.
How do I get an eSIM for Kathmandu?
1. Go to lte.app/esim/nepal. 2. Choose your data size and trip length. 3. Pay — receive QR code instantly. 4. Scan the QR at home over Wi-Fi. 5. Enable data roaming when you land. Done.
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