5 plans from 1GB to 10GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Slashtel Nepal eSIMs start at $5.39 for 1GB over 7 days, across 5 plans. The lowest price per GB is $2.90 on the 5GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $5.39 (1GB). It connects to Ncell and NT Mobile on up to 4G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You are flying to Kathmandu for a family visit, or you are heading to the Annapurna or Everest region for a trek. Either way, the last thing you want is to land and hunt for a local SIM with your passport and a passport photo while your luggage waits.
A Nepal eSIM gives you data the moment you switch off airplane mode. No shop, no paperwork, no waiting. Just a QR code installed before you leave, and you are online.
For UK residents of Nepali origin, the trip is usually family first: Kathmandu, maybe Pokhara, a wedding or a funeral, and a lot of coordination over WhatsApp and Viber. You need a working number for data, not a tourist package with sightseeing discounts.
For India-based travellers, Nepal is a short flight or a land crossing. You might be going for pilgrimage, trekking or simply a weekend in Kathmandu. Your Indian SIM will roam for OTPs, but data roaming is expensive. A Nepal eSIM keeps your data costs predictable.
Pick data based on how you actually use your phone, not on a generic "heavy user" label.
If you are trekking, download offline maps (Mapy.cz or Organic Maps) before you leave. Trail data uses almost no mobile data, but Google Maps in remote areas can be patchy.
Arrival at Tribhuvan Airport: Wi-Fi at Kathmandu airport is unreliable. Install your eSIM before you fly and you have data for the taxi negotiation and the call to your host. If you land at Pokhara's new airport, same story.
Keep your home SIM active: Your UK SIM stays on for bank OTPs and two-factor authentication. Your Indian SIM, if you have one, roams in Nepal for SMS. Use the Nepal eSIM for data only. If your Indian prepaid balance is low, top it up before you travel via the India recharge page.
The eSIM arrives as a QR code by email within a minute of purchase. Install it while you are on Wi-Fi at home or at the airport. Data starts on first connection in Nepal, and the 30-day validity begins then.
Follow the iPhone and Android install guide if you have never set up an eSIM. It takes about three minutes.
Nepal eSIM plans start at $5.39 for 5GB / 30 days. No contracts, no hidden fees. If your plans change before you connect, unused eSIMs are refunded on request.
Yes. If your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM, you can install a Nepal eSIM before you fly. Data starts when you connect to a local network in Nepal. You keep your UK or Indian SIM active for calls and OTPs.
For a 7-10 day trek, 5GB is usually enough if you use maps offline, message on WhatsApp and avoid video streaming. If you plan to video call family or upload photos daily, take 10GB. For a short city visit of 3-4 days, 1-3GB covers maps and messaging.
A local SIM in Nepal can be cheaper per GB, but you need your passport, a photo and time to queue at the airport or a shop. An eSIM costs a bit more but is installed before you land, so you have data immediately. Prices start from $5.39 for 5GB.
Yes. You can use your phone as a hotspot to share data with a travel companion or a laptop. Check your phone's hotspot settings before you travel. Battery drains faster when hotspot is on, so carry a power bank, especially on treks.
Indian SIMs (Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL) roam in Nepal, so you will receive OTPs on your Indian number. Keep roaming on for SMS only. Use the Nepal eSIM for data to avoid high roaming charges. Recharge your Indian SIM before you travel if it is low on balance.
The Slashtel Nepal eSIM connects to local networks in Nepal, including Ncell and Nepal Telecom. You get automatic network selection, so you do not need to configure anything manually. Coverage is strong in Kathmandu, Pokhara and along major trekking routes.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Nepal is $14.49 on Ncell and NT Mobile. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.
From $5.39 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $10.39 (3GB), one month from $10.39 (3GB).
$2.90 per GB on the 5GB plan (30 days, $14.49). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
Ncell and NT Mobile, with speeds up to 4G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.
No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Nepal, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.
After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done, no shops, no queues.