Town in Lumbini Province, Nepal
Internet in Lumbini: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lumbini?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse wifi suffices for messaging; speeds are low for video calls. There is no coworking.
Getting online in Lumbini
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is patchy; some guesthouses have it, rentals are rare. |
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse wifi suffices for messaging; speeds are low for video calls. There is no coworking. |
| Outages | Frequent short power and signal drops in heat and 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 Lumbini
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 Lumbini?
Median fixed broadband in Nepal is 89 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse wifi suffices for messaging; speeds are low for video calls. There is no coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Lumbini?
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)
- Lumbini Development Trust
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.