The short answer
The best eSIM for Bhutan is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $9.59, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $3.29 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | TashiCell 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $6.59 (regional plan, 6 countries) |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $9.59 (regional plan, 6 countries) |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $15.99 (regional plan, 6 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in Bhutan: what to know
Signal is dependable along main highways and in towns but drops in remote valleys, on high passes, and on multi-day treks. Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell are the two networks, and a passport is needed to buy a local SIM.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: windhorsetours.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which Bhutan eSIM for your trip
- A week$6.593 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$9.595 GB · 30 days
- A month$15.9910 GB · 30 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Bhutan data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | TashiCell 4G | $4.49 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | TashiCell 4G | $8.89 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | TashiCell 4G | $9.29 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | TashiCell 4G | $13.49 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | TashiCell 4G | $25.89 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | TashiCell 4G | $48.19 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 6 countries | $3.29 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Regional plan, 6 countries | $6.59 |
12 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Bhutan eSIM by city
Bhutan coverage, place by place
| Paro | Local SIMs are sold at the airport and in town; bring a passport. |
|---|---|
| Thimphu | Local SIMs are sold here; bring a passport. |
| Punakha | A tour operator lists Punakha among towns with generally good mobile coverage, though remote valleys and high passes can lose signal. |
| Bumthang | A tour operator lists Bumthang's towns as generally well covered; a 2018 news report found weak signal in outlying villages like Shingkhar. |
| Druk Path Trek | Multi-day treks in Bhutan have gaps; signal is limited or absent in remote valleys and high passes. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in Bhutan
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
Planning Bhutan
Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for Bhutan?
The one that fits your trip and runs on Bhutan’s main networks (TashiCell 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 12 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for Bhutan cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $3.29 and went up to $48.19 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Bhutan?
Signal is dependable along main highways and in towns but drops in remote valleys, on high passes, and on multi-day treks. Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell are the two networks, and a passport is needed to buy a local SIM.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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