Airalo
1GB · 7 days
32k$12.50 AUD
The best eSIM for Nepal
Instant data, no physical SIM required.
Instant data, no physical SIM required. An eSIM works well in the cities. For trekking, coverage is genuinely unreliable and many trekkers rent a satellite communicator instead.
7 esim options for Nepal, compared
Airalo Recommended
10GB · 15 days
32k$24.50 AUD
Saily
10GB · 30 days
6k$32 AUD
Airalo
20GB · 30 days
32k$42 AUD
Yesim
Unlimited · 15 days
4k$55 AUD
Nomad
10GB · 30 days
12k$35.50 AUD
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Holafly
Unlimited · 15 days
28k$75.50 AUD
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Compared side by side
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price (AUD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo Partner | 1GB | 7 days | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Airalo Partner | 10GB | 15 days | $24.50 | $2.45 |
| Saily Partner | 10GB | 30 days | $32 | $3.20 |
| Airalo Partner | 20GB | 30 days | $42 | $2.10 |
| Yesim Partner | Unlimited | 15 days | $55 | - |
| Nomad | 10GB | 30 days | $35.50 | $3.55 |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $75.50 | - |
Getting online in Nepal
What is mobile coverage like in Nepal?
Good in Kathmandu and Pokhara, variable on trekking routes - the Everest and Annapurna trails have surprising coverage in places and none in others.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Nepal?
An eSIM works well in the cities. For trekking, coverage is genuinely unreliable and many trekkers rent a satellite communicator instead.
Whether your handset takes an eSIM, and what happens to your Australian number, are the same answers everywhere - covered once on the eSIM hub.
More Nepal essentials
Nepal visa and entry rules
Passport, visa, arrival cards and customs rules for Australian passport holders.
Flights to Nepal
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Nepal travel insurance
Medical, cancellation and luggage cover for Australian travellers.
Nepal money and cards
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Nepal airport transfers
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Driving in Nepal
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Nepal travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do in Nepal
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Further reading: eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM: what Australians should actually buy
How these comparisons are made
Every plan listed can be bought with an Australian account and is priced in AUD, with a per-GB column so a 1GB and a 20GB plan can be compared honestly. Jamie has personally bought and used eSIMs from the providers in these tables on real trips - being usable by an actual Australian traveller, not just cheap on paper, is the bar for inclusion. Prices are indicative and re-checked against provider pricing; the provider's checkout is always authoritative. Read the full editorial policy.
Planning Nepal?
We will send you the Nepal guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.