Nepal

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Traveling to Nepal? Land Connected.

Nepal packs the world's highest mountains, medieval temple cities and jungle lowlands into one small country — and getting around it takes planning. Data from touchdown makes it easier: maps for Kathmandu's maze of lanes, ride-hailing in the city, bookings for treks and lodges, and a way to check mountain flight times. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect on arrival, without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square, the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath in Kathmandu, plus the old city of Patan with its own Durbar Square and temples.
  • Pokhara: the lakeside city under the Annapurna range, with Phewa Lake, boating, paragliding and the start of many treks.
  • Annapurna region: the classic trekking country — village-to-village trails, teahouses and mountain views, from short foothill walks to the full Annapurna Circuit.
  • Chitwan National Park: jungle grasslands in the southern lowlands, home to one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers, visited on guided jeep and walking safaris.
  • Lumbini: the birthplace of the Buddha, with temples, monasteries and the sacred garden in the southern plains.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) serves Kathmandu; taxis and ride-hailing cars wait outside arrivals, and hotel pickups are common — agree a taxi fare before you get in, as meters are rarely used for tourists.
  • City transport: Kathmandu's small taxis are everywhere and cheap for short trips; agree the price first. Buses are crowded and slow, so most visitors stick to taxis and ride-hailing in the city.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, widely available: Pathao and inDrive both operate in Kathmandu and other major cities, with cars and motorbikes; Pathao motorbike rides are the fastest way through traffic. Pay in cash at the end of the ride unless the app offers another option.
  • To the mountains: domestic flights connect Kathmandu with Pokhara and mountain airstrips, while jeeps and buses cover the roads — allow extra time, as mountain flights are often delayed by weather.

Safety and Practical Tips

Nepal is generally welcoming and safe for visitors, with the usual city cautions: keep valuables secure in Thamel and other crowded areas, and agree taxi fares in advance. Traffic in Kathmandu is chaotic — cross roads with care and expect delays.

Trekking needs real preparation: go with a guide on longer routes, acclimatise properly to altitude, and do not trek alone in remote areas. During the monsoon, landslides can close trails and roads, so check conditions before setting out.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Most nationalities can get a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or apply online in advance; others need a visa arranged beforehand. Check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid well beyond your planned departure.

Weather and Climate

  • Altitude changes everything: Nepal runs from the hot southern plains to the high Himalaya, so temperatures depend as much on where you are as on the season.
  • Kathmandu at a glance: January averages around 10°C with cool mornings; July averages around 24°C. The monsoon brings most of the year's rain from June to September.
  • Best months: March to May and September to November are the main trekking seasons — clear skies and mild temperatures. June to September is monsoon season: lush and quiet, but wet, with leeches on low trails and possible flight delays.
  • What to pack: layers for altitude changes, a waterproof jacket for the monsoon, sun protection (the mountain sun is strong), and sturdy walking shoes. Warm clothing is essential above 3,000 metres even in spring and autumn.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: Nepalese rupees (NPR). Cash is dominant — cards are accepted in larger hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but markets, teahouses and rural areas are cash-only.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in Nepal wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted. Similar multi-currency cards, such as Revolut, work the same way on the Visa/Mastercard network. Carry cash for trekking and small towns regardless.
  • Tipping: a service charge is often already added in restaurants; otherwise rounding up or a small tip for guides, porters and drivers is appreciated and customary on treks.
  • Cash tips: use ATMs in Kathmandu or Pokhara rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and carry small notes — change can be hard to come by outside the cities.