How's coverage on a Varanasi boat ride?

Along the ghats and on the river you'll usually hold 4G for photos and messaging, though the ancient lanes behind can weaken indoor signal. Pre-book your dawn boat and save the meeting point offline to be safe.

Is this one eSIM good for the whole Golden Triangle?

Yes. It's the national India plan, so a single eSIM covers Agra and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh plus Delhi and Jaipur, and keeps working anywhere else your India trip takes you.

Uttar Pradesh eSIM.

Name: Uttar Pradesh travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

The Taj Mahal at Agra, Varanasi's sacred ghats and the Ganges heartland of north India.

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 Uttar Pradesh

Cameras and phones face restrictions right at the Taj Mahal, and Varanasi's medieval lanes can swallow indoor signal, so download your Agra sunrise slot, boat bookings and maps before you set out each morning.

Best time to visit Uttar Pradesh

October to March is cool and clear, ideal for the Taj and the ghats; avoid the intense April-June heat and the humid monsoon that can raise river levels in Varanasi.

Two simple ways to buy

Uttar Pradesh eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Uttar Pradesh eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Uttar Pradesh — 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 Uttar Pradesh?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Uttar Pradesh eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Uttar Pradesh 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

Uttar Pradesh eSIM: your local data guide.

Uttar Pradesh holds India's most iconic sights: the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, the burning ghats and dawn boat rides of Varanasi, the pilgrim cities of Ayodhya and Mathura, and the Nawabi kitchens of Lucknow. An Uttar Pradesh eSIM gets you online on arrival, so you can time sunrise at the Taj, book ghat-side stays in Varanasi and navigate the busy Ganges-plain highways.

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

Landing at Lucknow - Chaudhary Charan Singh International (LKO)?

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

Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Uttar Pradesh.

Agra

The city around the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort has solid 4G for ride apps and guides, though phones are restricted inside the monument itself.

Varanasi

The old town and ghats hold reliable data for dawn boat bookings, but the tangle of ancient lanes can weaken indoor signal.

Lucknow

The state capital enjoys strong 4G and 5G, making it an easy base for cabs, food delivery and remote work.

Mathura & Vrindavan

These Krishna pilgrimage towns have dependable street coverage that gets congested during festivals like Holi and Janmashtami.

The practical bit

Getting around Uttar Pradesh on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Uttar Pradesh

Uber— Cabs and autos in Agra, Lucknow and Varanasi's outer roads.
Ola— Local ride-hailing across UP cities, often with more auto choices.
Rapido— Bike-taxis useful for reaching the edge of Varanasi's old lanes.
IRCTC— Indian Railways app, vital on the busy Delhi-Agra-Varanasi lines.

How long to stay in Uttar Pradesh

Most travellers spend four to seven days in Uttar Pradesh, often as part of the Golden Triangle: a couple of days at Agra, then Varanasi for the ghats, sometimes adding Lucknow.

How much data for Uttar Pradesh

Balanced 3-5 GB handles maps, monument timings and messaging; go higher if you'll livestream the Ganga aarti or hotspot devices on the long train rides across the plains.

Coverage in Uttar Pradesh

Cities like Lucknow, Agra and Varanasi have strong 4G with growing 5G, but signal can thin in Varanasi's dense old lanes, on rural highways and near the riverbanks in flood season.

Where you're headed

Discover Uttar Pradesh.

Boat cruising on the Yamuna River with Mathura cityscape in Uttar Pradesh, India.

A busy street scene in Varanasi showcasing daily life with locals immersed in various activities.

A man cycling through a narrow alley adorned with colorful street art in Varanasi, India.

A vibrant street in Varanasi with people, shops, and colorful buildings, showcasing local culture.

Cities in Uttar Pradesh

Zoom in on Uttar Pradesh.

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How to activate your Uttar Pradesh eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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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 Uttar Pradesh

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

New to eSIM in Uttar Pradesh?

What is a Uttar Pradesh eSIM?

A Uttar Pradesh eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Uttar Pradesh 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+

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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.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Uttar Pradesh.

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.

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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 Uttar Pradesh 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

Uttar Pradesh eSIM questions, answered.

The streets and hotels around Agra have good 4G, but phones are restricted inside the Taj complex itself. Book your timed-entry slot and download directions the night before so you're set for the early start.

Your Uttar Pradesh 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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