eSIM for Nepal
Prepaid data on local Nepal networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +977
- Time zone
- Kathmandu
- Languages
- Nepali
from $5
Plans for Nepal
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 3 days
5 GB data
valid 30 days
Best value per GB
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 5 days
Unlimited data
valid 7 days
Unlimited data
valid 10 days
Networks in Nepal
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- Ncell
What to know about connectivity in Nepal
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in Nepal costs around $1658.88 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $5 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about $12.14 per minute on top.
How to dial Nepal
- International format
- +XXX XXX XXXXXXX
- Local format
- XXX-XXXXXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 10
Time zone
Kathmandu
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $2.40 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in Nepal?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | Unlimited | $26 | - |
| One week | Unlimited | $43 | - |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $8.50 | $4.25 |
| One month | 5 GB | $17 | $3.40 |
Why use an eSIM in Nepal
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in Nepal
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in Nepal, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
Nepal eSIM questions
When does my Nepal plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nepal, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in Nepal?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in Nepal?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in Nepal?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
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Visiting more than Nepal?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.