Will it work out on the Kerala backwaters?

Around Kochi and the popular Alleppey and Kumarakom backwater routes, coverage is generally good near towns and villages. Deep among the remote canals it can thin out, so download maps and confirm your houseboat booking before you set off.

Does the eSIM connect at Cochin airport?

It does. The eSIM activates automatically at Cochin International Airport (COK) at Nedumbassery, about 30 km from the city, so you can arrange a cab or check ferry connections before you head into Kochi.

Kochi eSIM.

Name: Kochi travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Cross the harbour ferries and Fort Kochi lanes with data live from Nedumbassery.

from $7.28/day · unlimited dataAll of India →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$11.93$1.19/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$11.93

Good to know in Kochi

Kochi's ferries and the modern Water Metro are the nicest and cheapest way to cross the harbour, beating the traffic between Ernakulam, Fort Kochi and the islands. Keep data on to check timings and buy tickets in the Water Metro app.

Two simple ways to buy

Kochi eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Kochi eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Kochi — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Kochi?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Kochi eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Kochi are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Kochi eSIM: your local data guide.

Kerala's spice-trade gateway is stitched together by islands, backwaters and harbour ferries, and a Kochi eSIM helps you thread between them. Book a Water Metro hop to Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets, find the spice warehouses and synagogue in Mattancherry, and reserve a Kathakali show or backwater cruise. Data also makes the modern Ernakulam mainland, with its malls, cafes and cabs, easy to navigate.

One eSIM for Kochi and all of India. It's the national India eSIM — from $7.28/day with unlimited data, working the same in Kochi as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Cochin International Airport (COK)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Kochi eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.73

$5.19

—

5 days1GB

$1.04

$5.19

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.74

$5.19

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.19

$11.93

−31%

15 days3GB

$0.80

$11.93

−54%

30 days3GB

$0.40

$11.93

−77%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Kochi

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Kochi eSIM from $7.28/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Kochi.

Fort Kochi

Maps guide you between the Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and cafe-lined lanes, and you can book a sunset Kathakali show.

Mattancherry

Data helps you find the Paradesi Synagogue, Dutch Palace and spice-scented warehouses of Jew Town, and translate market chatter.

Marine Drive, Ernakulam

On the modern mainland, ride-hailing and food apps work smoothly along the waterfront promenade and shopping malls.

Harbour backwaters

Check Water Metro and ferry timings and book a houseboat cruise into the palm-fringed Kerala backwaters.

The practical bit

Getting around Kochi on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Kochi

Uber— App cabs across Kochi and Ernakulam; tracking and cashless fares use data.
Ola— Books cabs and autos citywide; in-app payment needs mobile data.
Kochi Water Metro— Official app for the city's electric ferry network linking island jetties.
Rapido— Bike taxis to beat Ernakulam traffic; booking runs on mobile data.

How long to stay in Kochi

Travellers usually spend two to three days in Kochi, exploring Fort Kochi's Chinese nets, Mattancherry and Jew Town, and using it as the gateway to Kerala's backwaters.

How much data for Kochi

A balanced 3-5 GB comfortably covers a Kochi stay — maps, ferry and ride apps, and photos — but upgrade toward Unlimited if you continue onto backwater houseboats and want to stream or video-call.

Coverage in Kochi

Ernakulam, Fort Kochi, the metro corridor and Kochi airport enjoy strong 4G and 5G, but coverage realistically thins across the backwater islands, on ferries and around the houseboats towards Alleppey and Kumarakom.

Where you're headed

Discover Kochi.

Kochi, India — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Kochi eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Kochi eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

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Switch on in Kochi

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Kochi?

What is a Kochi eSIM?

A Kochi eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Kochi data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Kochi eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Kochi eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Kochi, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Kochi.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in India.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins India's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Jio
Airtel
Vi (Vodafone Idea)
BSNL

Popular places covered

DelhiMumbaiJaipurAgraGoaVaranasiUdaipurKochi

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Kochi eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Kochi eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The harbour crossings between Ernakulam, Fort Kochi and the islands stay within coverage, so you can buy Water Metro tickets in the app, check timings and message ahead while you glide across the water.

Your Kochi eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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