Can I use my phone to book a Minneriya safari on the spot?

Yes, if you're in Habarana or at the park gate, where coverage is good. Deep inside the reserve during the Gathering, though, signal drops — so confirm your jeep and pickup time before you head in for the afternoon herds.

Is this eSIM only for the Cultural Triangle?

No — it's the national Sri Lanka plan, so the same eSIM works across the whole island, from the ancient cities up to Jaffna or down to the beaches. This page just focuses on the North Central Province.

North Central Province eSIM.

Name: North Central Province travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Sri Lanka's ancient heart — Anuradhapura's stupas, Polonnaruwa's ruins and Minneriya's elephant gathering.

from $3.89/day · unlimited dataAll of Sri Lanka →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$8.54$0.85/day

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

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$8.54

Good to know in North Central Province

The ancient sites sprawl for miles, so hire a bicycle and use offline maps — a data connection helps you pin the scattered stupas and pools at Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, but bring water and expect signal to thin between monuments.

Best time to visit North Central Province

May to September is the dry season here, drawing hundreds of elephants to Minneriya's receding reservoir for The Gathering, with hot but rain-free days ideal for exploring the ruins early.

Two simple ways to buy

North Central Province eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

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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

North Central Province eSIM: your local data guide.

This is the Cultural Triangle's core, and a North Central Province eSIM keeps you oriented among Anuradhapura's sprawling sacred city, Polonnaruwa's royal ruins and the elephant herds of Minneriya. With sites spread over huge distances, you'll rely on data to hire bicycles, read up on crumbling dagobas and time your safari for the famous dry-season Gathering.

One eSIM for North Central Province and all of Sri Lanka. It's the national Sri Lanka eSIM — from $3.89/day with unlimited data, working the same in North Central Province as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Colombo - Bandaranaike International (CMB)?

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

North Central Province eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.85

$8.54

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.57

$8.54

−61%

30 days3GB

$0.28

$8.54

−81%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in North Central Province

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

North Central Province eSIM from $3.89/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in North Central Province.

Anuradhapura

The new town and main sacred sites have reliable 4G for maps and audio guides, thinning across the wider archaeological park.

Polonnaruwa

Solid coverage in town and around the ruins for cycling routes and history apps, dipping on the quieter park loops.

Habarana

A handy connectivity hub with good data for booking Minneriya and Kaudulla safaris and onward transfers.

Minneriya & Kaudulla

Signal is fine at the park gates and lodges but drops inside the reserves during the elephant Gathering — download maps first.

The practical bit

Getting around North Central Province on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in North Central Province

PickMe— Works in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa towns for tuk-tuks; sparser out at the remote park gates.
Google Maps— Vital for pinning the widely-scattered stupas, ruins and reservoirs across the Cultural Triangle.
Sri Lanka Railways e-ticketing— Reserve seats on the northern line to Anuradhapura from Colombo or Kandy in advance.

How long to stay in North Central Province

The Cultural Triangle usually takes two to four nights, often based in Habarana or Sigiriya nearby, covering Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and a Minneriya safari at an unhurried pace.

How much data for North Central Province

Sightseeing here leans on maps, audio guides and history apps rather than streaming, so a light-to-balanced 2–3 GB plan comfortably covers a few days among the ruins and reserves.

Coverage in North Central Province

Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa towns and Habarana carry reliable 4G, but signal thins across the vast archaeological parks and inside the Minneriya and Kaudulla reserves — download maps before long rides or safaris.

Where you're headed

Discover North Central Province.

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Cities in North Central Province

Zoom in on North Central Province.

Anuradhapura eSIM

How to activate your North Central Province eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

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

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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 North Central Province

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

New to eSIM in North Central Province?

What is a North Central Province eSIM?

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

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 Sri Lanka.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Sri Lanka'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.

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SLT-Mobitel
Hutch

Popular places covered

ColomboKandyGalleEllaSigiriyaNuwara EliyaMirissaAnuradhapura

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 North Central Province eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

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regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

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Before you fly

North Central Province eSIM questions, answered.

Mostly yes — the main site clusters at Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa have workable 4G for maps and history apps. It only really thins on the quieter outer loops, so download an offline map to be safe on longer rides.

Your North Central Province 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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