Best SIM Card in Nepal 2025 – Ncell vs Nepal Telecom | Data, Voice and SMS Plans

8th Aug, 2025

- annapurnaencounter

If you’re traveling to Nepal or looking for a better mobile plan, the choice usually comes down to Ncell or Nepal Telecom (NTC). Both providers offer extensive coverage, affordable Nepal mobile plans, and fast internet. But which is truly the best SIM card in Nepal?

This 2025 comparison guide breaks down their data packs, voice plans, SMS bundles, and roaming offers so you can make the right choice—whether you’re a tourist or a local.

📍 SIM Card Overview – Ncell vs Nepal Telecom

Feature	Ncell	Nepal Telecom (NTC)
Network Coverage	Strong in cities & tourist hubs, good in trekking regions	Widest rural & nationwide coverage
Best For	Data-heavy users, short-term packs, tourist SIMs	Rural areas, affordable long-term data
Tourist SIM Availability	Yes, instant activation with passport	Yes, available at airports & NTC counters
Recharge Options	Ncell App, eSewa, Khalti, cards, website	Namaste Pay, eSewa, Khalti, recharge cards

📶 Data Packs – Ncell vs NTC

Ncell Data Packs 2025 – Flexible & Tourist-Friendly

Price (Rs.)	Data Volume	Validity
35	1.25 GB	1 day
129	6 GB	7 days
299	7 GB	28 days
599	42 GB	28 days
899	Unlimited (5 Mbps)	28 days
2499	Unlimited (5 Mbps)	84 days

Extra Option: Sadhain ON Pack – Includes data, calls & SMS in one bundle.

NTC Data Packs 2025 – Big Bundles, Nationwide Reach

Price (Rs.)	Data Volume	Validity
30	1 GB	1 day
100	5 GB	7 days
250	20 GB	28 days
500	60 GB	28 days
1000	200 GB	30 days
1500	Unlimited (3 Mbps)	30 days

Extra Option: Social Media Packs for Facebook, TikTok & YouTube.

📞 Voice Packs – Ncell vs NTC

Price (Rs.)	Ncell All Network Calls	NTC All Network Calls
25	40 mins (1 day)	40 mins (1 day)
100	150 mins (7 days)	150 mins (7 days)
199	299 mins (28 days)	300 mins (28 days)
279	555 mins (28 days)	600 mins (28 days)
599	999 mins (84 days)	1000 mins (90 days)

💬 SMS Packs – Ncell vs NTC

Price (Rs.)	Ncell All Network SMS	NTC All Network SMS
15	100 SMS (1 day)	100 SMS (1 day)
45	300 SMS (7 days)	300 SMS (7 days)
98	300 SMS (28 days)	300 SMS (28 days)
125	850 SMS (28 days)	900 SMS (28 days)

🌍 Roaming Packs

Ncell: Roaming in India, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Malaysia with combo data + voice packs (e.g., Rs. 1799 for 100GB + roaming minutes).
NTC: International roaming with pay-as-you-go and selected country packs.

🏆 Which is the Best SIM Card in Nepal for 2025?

Choose Ncell if you want short-term tourist-friendly plans, frequent data top-ups, or combo packs with calls & SMS.
Choose Nepal Telecom if you need affordable bulk data and strong coverage in rural or remote trekking areas.

For tourists: Ncell’s Sadhain ON 399 or 599 offers great value.
For locals in rural Nepal: NTC’s 60GB for Rs. 500 (28 days) is hard to beat.

✅ Final Tip: Buy your SIM at the airport or official outlets to ensure proper registration, and download the Ncell App or Namaste Pay for easy pack activation.

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