It is much easier than it looks to get a local sim card in Nepal for tourists traveling from all around the world. Tourists who are in Nepal can get the local sim cards of the nation by filling up a form and providing necessary documents. The visitors might need a copy of their passport and a passport size photograph to get the sim card in Nepal.
Where can tourists get the local sim card in Nepal?
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you can find a spot with a board that say ‘Nepal Telecom’- which is one of the top network company of Nepal. You will find a representative there who will help you with the forms and the documents.
Remember a copy of your passport and a passport size photo which you will need to provide while filling up the form. Don’t worry if you have nit got any of those at the very moment, you can get photocopy of your passport and your photos taken at the same time as well.
You can also get a sim card from any local stationery if they sell one. You can also find the sign boards of Ncell and NTC around the different spots, so you can ask over there if they sell one.
Which is the top network company of Nepal?
There are two top network company in Nepal- Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell. These two are the best and top network company of Nepal. These two network company has provided 4G services to almost all parts of the country. Following up is Smart cell which is providing good data services recently.
How much does a local sim card cost for tourists in Nepal?
Most of the companies tend to provide their sim card at Rs 100 which is less than a dollar as of writing. While some tend to give it for free at times some takes around Rs 100 with not much of a difference. The best part about buying a new dim card at Rs 100 is that you get around Rs100 balance as well, so there is no loss at all.
Best part about owning a local sim card in Nepal
If you are a tourist traveling to Nepal, there are some major benefits of owning a local sim card in Nepal.
4G services- Internet 24/7
There are so many hotels, resorts and restaurants that provide free internet service in Nepal. So it is easy to access to free Wi-Fi at different spots in Nepal. On top of that, Worldlink- one of the top Internet Service Provider has been providing free internet service at different local areas of Kathmandu as well as other parts of Nepal.
However, you might not get internet service at all the time throughout your trip in Nepal. So you have your own sim card then you can buy different data packs at low price and get access to internet all the time. From city areas, local communities, villages and to the mountains, you get to access internet 24/7 in Nepal.
Access to different local apps that needs registration
With a local sim card of your own, you get to register with different local apps like Pathao, Tootle (ride sharing Apps) which might benefit you during your travel.
So if you are staying for a while, owning a local sim card can come very much handy for you during your trip to Nepal.
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