Region in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Internet in Chitwan: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Chitwan?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi covers messaging and light browsing; expect slow speeds for video calls.
Getting online in Chitwan
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre reaches Bharatpur and parts of Sauraha; rental homes are rare. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi covers messaging and light browsing; expect slow speeds for video calls. |
| Outages | Power and signal drop during storms |
| Tourist SIM | Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Ncell, Nepal Telecom (NTC) |
| Monthly data plan | Rs800–1,500 ($5.2–9.7) |
Coworking in Chitwan
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Chitwan?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi covers messaging and light browsing; expect slow speeds for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Chitwan?
Ncell and Nepal Telecom counters at Kathmandu airport; bring your passport. Ncell tourist plans cost NPR 595–1,995 for 7–28 days.
Can I use an eSIM in Nepal?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- Ncell
- Nepal Telecom (NTC)
- Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.