SIM Cards, Internet & Electricity in Nepal

Mobile data and internet access are widely available in Nepal’s cities and many popular tourism areas. Local SIM cards can be useful for maps, communication and arranging transportation during your stay, although coverage may become weaker in remote mountain regions.

Wi-Fi is commonly available in hotels, restaurants and cafes in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and is increasingly available along popular trekking routes, though speeds and reliability can vary.

Nepal uses approximately 230V electricity at 50Hz, and travelers may encounter different round-pin socket types. Carrying a universal travel adapter is a simple way to avoid compatibility problems. Nepal Tourism Board also advises travelers to prepare appropriate plug adapters for devices that use different socket types.