Will I have signal on the Annapurna trek?

Partly. Ncell and Nepal Telecom reach the lower villages and some ridgelines, but coverage is genuinely patchy higher up toward Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill. Download offline maps in Pokhara and expect to rely on teahouse Wi-Fi at altitude.

Is the data fast enough for streaming a Sarangkot sunrise or a paragliding video?

In and around Pokhara, yes. The 4G in town and along Lakeside handles video calls and uploading paragliding clips comfortably. Signal softens as you climb to Sarangkot or the World Peace Pagoda, so upload the big files once you are back by the lake.

Pokhara eSIM.

Name: Pokhara travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Pokhara is your Lakeside base for Phewa Lake boats, Sarangkot sunrises and the Annapurna trailheads.

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 Pokhara

Pokhara is the last place to sort connectivity before the Annapurna trails, so top up your data here; once you climb past Ghandruk and Chomrong, mobile signal grows patchy and many teahouses sell paid Wi-Fi instead.

Two simple ways to buy

Pokhara eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Pokhara eSIM: your local data guide.

Pokhara runs on lake air and mountain views, and you will want data to book a Phewa Lake rowboat, time the Sarangkot sunrise and check trail conditions before an Annapurna trek. A Pokhara eSIM keeps you online from the Lakeside cafes to the World Peace Pagoda, ready for Pathao rides, paragliding bookings and permit questions.

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

Landing at Pokhara International Airport (PKR)?

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

Pokhara 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 Pokhara

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Pokhara.

Lakeside (Baidam)

Compare rowboat and paragliding prices and pin your lakefront guesthouse for the Pathao rider.

Sarangkot

Check the exact sunrise time and cloud forecast before the pre-dawn drive up to the ridge viewpoint.

World Peace Pagoda

Map the boat-and-hike route across Phewa Lake and share the Annapurna panorama from the white stupa.

Annapurna trailheads

Download offline maps and note your TIMS permit details before signal fades on the climb toward Ghandruk.

The practical bit

Getting around Pokhara on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Pokhara

Pathao— Ride-hailing bikes and cars around Pokhara; live driver tracking and fares run on data.
inDrive— Negotiate your own fare with local drivers between Lakeside, the airport and Sarangkot.
Maps.me— Popular for downloadable offline maps of the Annapurna trails when signal drops.
Khalti— Widely accepted Nepali wallet for paying cafes, top-ups and bus tickets by QR.

How long to stay in Pokhara

Most visitors linger three to five days in Pokhara, blending Lakeside downtime, a Sarangkot sunrise and paragliding with the start or finish of an Annapurna trek.

How much data for Pokhara

For a relaxed Pokhara stay, 3-5 GB covers maps, Pathao rides and sharing lake and paragliding photos; choose Unlimited if you will stream, hotspot or post trek footage nightly from your guesthouse.

Coverage in Pokhara

Ncell and Nepal Telecom give strong 4G across Pokhara town and Lakeside; there is no commercial 5G yet, and signal thins noticeably as you climb toward Sarangkot, the Peace Pagoda and the Annapurna trails.

Where you're headed

Discover Pokhara.

Pokhara, Nepal — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Pokhara eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Pokhara, Nepal — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Pokhara eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Pokhara, Nepal — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Pokhara eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Pokhara 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.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Pokhara

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

New to eSIM in Pokhara?

What is a Pokhara eSIM?

A Pokhara eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Pokhara 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 Pokhara eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Pokhara eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Pokhara, 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 Pokhara.

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 Pokhara 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

Pokhara eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before you travel and your phone picks up Ncell or Nepal Telecom whether you fly into Pokhara International Airport or arrive by tourist bus from Kathmandu, so ride-hailing and lakeside bookings are live before you reach Lakeside.

Your Pokhara 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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