Essential Nepal Travel Tech Guide

• Very slow internet download speeds
• Visa Online and Official Tourism Website
• Internet Filtering: Selective Filtering

• A plethora of outdoor gear shops in Thamel, though many of them sell counterfeit goods

As of 2014, there are two mobile operators that offer mobile connectivity for tourists. Some have reported that Nepal Telecom works better on the trekking circuit while in other locations, Ncel has a stronger signal. A passport, copy of passport, and passport photo are required to purchase a SIM card.

Top Prepaid SIM options

1. Ncel
Cost: 100 – 300 NPR ($1 – $3 USD) for the SIM, 199 NPR ($1.99 USD) for 100 mb lasting 30 days, or 699 NPR ($6.99 USD) for 1 gb lasting 30 days.  Link

2. Nepal Telecom
Cost: 200 NPR ($2 USD) for the SIM, 1 NPR ($.01 USD) for 1 mb, or 100 NPR ($1 USD) per 100 mb data. Link

Where to Buy: Authorized outlet.

Call for Information: +977 1-4256909
Call for Emergency: 100

• Nepal Travel Guide by Triposo.
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• English Nepali Dictionary
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• Trek Nepal
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