Will I get a signal on the Nagarkot ridge for sunrise photos?

Generally yes near the hotels and viewtower, where 4G is fine for uploading Himalayan sunrise shots. Coverage can wobble on the wooded trails and the hairpin road climbing from Bhaktapur, so download offline maps before you set off.

Can I use Pathao and eSewa across the Kathmandu Valley?

Absolutely. Pathao bikes and cars, inDrive and the eSewa and Khalti wallets all work well on mobile data throughout Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, making airport pickups, dinners and temple entry fees genuinely cashless and simple.

Bagmati eSIM.

Name: Bagmati travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Kathmandu's temple-packed valley to Chitwan's jungle and the Everest-view ridge at Nagarkot.

from $6.29/day · unlimited dataAll of Nepal →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$14.78$1.48/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$14.78

Good to know in Bagmati

Kathmandu's power cuts and dense concrete can throttle Wi-Fi in older guesthouses, so an eSIM on Ncell or Nepal Telecom is your reliable backup for Pathao rides, digital wallets and last-minute Chitwan or Langtang permit checks.

Best time to visit Bagmati

October and November bring clear post-monsoon skies and the Dashain-Tihar festivals; spring's March-April rhododendron bloom is the other sweet spot before summer haze and rain.

Two simple ways to buy

Bagmati eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Bagmati eSIM: your local data guide.

Nepal's busiest province wraps the Kathmandu Valley, so you'll be map-hopping between Boudhanath's stupa, Patan's Durbar Square and Bhaktapur's pottery lanes, then booking a Chitwan jeep safari or a sunrise taxi to Nagarkot. A Bagmati eSIM keeps ride-hailing, live temple hours and trek permits for nearby Langtang loading the moment you land at Tribhuvan.

One eSIM for Bagmati and all of Nepal. It's the national Nepal eSIM — from $6.29/day with unlimited data, working the same in Bagmati as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Kathmandu - Tribhuvan International (KTM)?

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

Bagmati eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.65

$4.94

—

5 days1GB

$0.99

$4.94

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.71

$4.94

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.48

$14.78

−10%

15 days3GB

$0.99

$14.78

−40%

30 days5GB

$0.57

$17.03

−65%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Bagmati

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

Bagmati eSIM from $6.29/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Bagmati.

Kathmandu

Thamel and the old town run on dependable 4G, so mapping between Durbar Square, guesthouses and airport taxis is effortless.

Bhaktapur

The medieval squares and pottery courtyards hold a solid city signal for photo uploads and on-the-spot translation while haggling.

Nagarkot

This ridge resort keeps a decent 4G bar for sunrise Everest-range panoramas, though it dips along the forest switchbacks up.

Chitwan National Park

Sauraha's lodges and riverside have workable coverage, but expect it to fade deep inside the jungle on foot or jeep safari.

The practical bit

Getting around Bagmati on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bagmati

Pathao— Nepal's main ride-hailing and delivery super-app for bikes, cars and food across the Kathmandu Valley.
inDrive— Name-your-fare taxis and bikes, handy when Pathao is scarce or for early airport runs.
Sajha Yatayat— The valley's green public buses; check routes and stops for cheap city hops.
eSewa— Nepal's top digital wallet for topping up data, paying fares and settling lodge bills.

How long to stay in Bagmati

Most visitors spend three to five days in the Kathmandu Valley, often adding two or three nights in Chitwan and an overnight at Nagarkot - roughly a week overall.

How much data for Bagmati

A balanced 3-5 GB suits a week here - enough for daily maps, Pathao rides, wallet payments and social uploads; add Unlimited if you'll stream or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Bagmati

Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur enjoy strong, steady 4G, and Sauraha in Chitwan is well covered; expect it to thin on Nagarkot's forest trails and to drop out on Langtang treks above the last villages.

Where you're headed

Discover Bagmati.

A scenic view of the Pashupatinath Temple with reflections in the Bagmati River.

A man in traditional white robes sits near Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, raising his hand in greeting.

Cremation ceremonies at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, a sacred Hindu site by the Bagmati River.

Elderly Nepali men sitting by a red brick wall in an urban setting, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Cities in Bagmati

Zoom in on Bagmati.

Kathmandu eSIM Bhaktapur eSIM Nagarkot eSIM Chitwan National Park eSIM

How to activate your Bagmati 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.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

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

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Bagmati

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

New to eSIM in Bagmati?

What is a Bagmati eSIM?

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

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

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 Bagmati.

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 Nepal.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Nepal'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.

Ncell
Nepal Telecom (Namaste)
Smart Cell

Popular places covered

KathmanduPokharaChitwan National ParkLumbiniBhaktapurNagarkotNamche Bazaar

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 Bagmati 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

Bagmati eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. It's Nepal's single national plan, so the same eSIM runs across Bagmati and the whole country. Expect strong 4G in Kathmandu and around Sauraha, but accept that signal thins on jungle safaris deep inside the park.

Your Bagmati 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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