Travel eSIM · Bhutan
eSIM for Bhutan: prepaid data plans from $8.35
A travel eSIM lets you arrive in Bhutan already connected, with mobile data ready to use the moment you reach Paro. There's no roaming to switch on and no local SIM to queue for — you buy the plan before you fly, pay by card, and it activates when you touch down.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Delivery |
|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $8.35 | Instant, by email |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $26.44 | Instant, by email |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $49.78 | Instant, by email |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $90.64 | Instant, by email |
Prices shown in USD. At checkout you pay in your own currency by card.
Networks the eSIM connects to in Bhutan
Once activated, the eSIM automatically connects to the strongest local partner network — no manual setup:
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Data where the roads are
Bhutan's towns and main valleys, including the capital Thimphu, are where you'll rely on data most — for maps, photos and staying in touch with your guide. High in the mountains and on remote trails any network can fade, so save the maps you'll need before heading out.
Sort it out before departure
Set the eSIM up at home while you have steady wifi. Scan the QR code we send by email, and the plan waits quietly on your phone until you land. Doing this in advance means one less thing to arrange after a long journey in over the mountains.
Your number stays with you
Because the travel plan runs alongside your usual SIM, your home number keeps receiving calls and messages, and WhatsApp works just as it does at home. You decide how much data to use and can turn the plan off whenever you want.
FAQ
Do I need an eSIM for a guided tour in Bhutan?
Travel to Bhutan is usually arranged through a guide, but a personal eSIM still keeps you online for your own maps, messages and photos between stops, rather than relying on hotel wifi or waiting to borrow a connection.
When should I install it?
Set the eSIM up before you fly, while you have a reliable connection. It won't start using its data until it connects to a network in Bhutan, so installing early costs you nothing and saves hassle on arrival.
Will my phone support it?
Most recent, unlocked phones handle eSIM. Check your device lists eSIM in its settings and isn't tied to a single home carrier, and you'll be ready to add the plan in a couple of minutes.