SIM Cards & Internet in Nepal for Indian Travellers
Connectivity in Kathmandu and Pokhara is generally easier than on mountain roads or remote sectors, but travellers should not assume their Indian mobile plan will behave exactly as it does at home. Check international roaming before departure and compare it with obtaining local connectivity after arrival. For families and groups, keeping at least two working phones on different connectivity options is a useful operational backup.
Roaming versus local SIM
Compare the convenience and current cost of your Indian carrier’s roaming with local connectivity after arrival. Requirements and plans change, so avoid buying based on an old blog screenshot.
Hotel Wi-Fi is not a travel plan
Wi-Fi helps at the hotel, but maps, driver calls and coordination happen on the road. Keep mobile data available.
For groups
Nominate at least two primary contact phones so the group is not dependent on one device or battery.