Is there data coverage at Janakpur's temples and festivals?

Definitely. Janakpur, the Janaki Mandir and the main ghats have reliable 4G, so you can check festival timings, book the Janakpur-Jaynagar train and share photos even during the busy Vivaha Panchami and Chhath crowds.

Can I get around Madhesh with ride-hailing apps?

Pathao and inDrive operate in the larger cities such as Birgunj and Janakpur for bikes and cars, while cycle-rickshaws and shared autos still rule the old bazaars. The eSewa and Khalti wallets handle most payments on mobile data.

Madhesh eSIM.

Name: Madhesh travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Sacred Janakpur, the Ramayana heartland and Parsa's jungle along Nepal's warm Indian-border plains.

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 Madhesh

Being on the Indian border, phones can silently roam onto Indian networks near the frontier and rack up charges - lock your eSIM to Nepal Telecom or Ncell manually in settings to stay on the Nepali plan.

Best time to visit Madhesh

October to March brings dry, comfortable warmth ideal for temple visits and Parsa safaris; avoid April-June's fierce Terai heat and the humid monsoon that follows.

Two simple ways to buy

Madhesh eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Madhesh eSIM: your local data guide.

Madhesh is Nepal's flat southern Terai, home to Janakpur's magnificent Janaki Mandir and the Ram-Sita legend, the tigers of Parsa National Park and the bustling border trade city of Birgunj. A Madhesh eSIM keeps rickshaw apps, festival schedules and cross-border logistics loading as you explore this humid, culturally rich plain.

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

Landing at Janakpur - Janakpur Airport (JKR)?

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

Madhesh 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 Madhesh

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Madhesh.

Janakpur

The temple city and its Janaki Mandir have solid 4G, handy for festival timings, train times and rickshaw haggling.

Birgunj

Nepal's busiest border town runs on strong, competitive 4G from both networks, useful for currency, customs and onward buses.

Parsa National Park

Lodges and the buffer zone near Birgunj keep a working signal, but coverage thins on jungle drives deep inside the reserve.

Gadhimai (Bariyarpur)

The famous temple site in Bara has ordinary Terai town coverage, strong enough for maps and calls during and between festival crowds.

The practical bit

Getting around Madhesh on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Madhesh

Pathao— Ride-hailing bikes and cars plus delivery in Madhesh's larger cities like Birgunj and Janakpur.
inDrive— Negotiate fares for taxis and bikes around the Terai towns and border crossings.
eSewa— Nepal's leading wallet for paying fares, utility bills and topping up mobile data.
Khalti— Digital wallet widely used across the Terai for tickets, top-ups and payments.

How long to stay in Madhesh

Most travellers pass through Madhesh in one to three days - a Janakpur temple pilgrimage, a Parsa safari or a Birgunj border stopover - rather than a long stay.

How much data for Madhesh

A light-to-balanced 1-3 GB usually covers a short Madhesh visit of maps, wallet payments and social sharing; step up to 5 GB or more if you'll be here a week working across border logistics.

Coverage in Madhesh

The Terai plains are among Nepal's best-covered areas, with strong 4G across Janakpur, Birgunj and the main highways; signal only really thins inside Parsa National Park's forest and on quiet rural back-roads.

Where you're headed

Discover Madhesh.

Ornate Hindu idol with floral garlands in a Kathmandu temple, showcasing rich cultural and religious symbolism.

Portrait of a senior man sitting on steps in a traditional Nepali setting, showcasing cultural attire.

Low angle view of the Yoganarendra Malla statue with blue sky and clouds, showcasing cultural heritage.

A native farmer stands outdoors holding fresh radishes with people working in the background.

How to activate your Madhesh 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 Madhesh

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

New to eSIM in Madhesh?

What is a Madhesh eSIM?

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

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 Madhesh 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

Madhesh eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, it can. In border towns like Birgunj and near Janakpur, signals overlap and your phone may latch onto an Indian carrier. Set network selection to manual and pick Ncell or Nepal Telecom to keep using your Nepal eSIM.

Your Madhesh 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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