Bhutan eSIM - Unlimited & Fixed Data

Name: eSIM for Bhutan
Brand: MegaEsim
SKU: ESIM-BT
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (45 reviews)

All Bhutan eSIM plans and prices

Prices and plan details last updated 29 September 2026.

Cheapest 1 GB 7 days $3.49 $0.50 per day Best value 3 GB 30 days $9.88 $0.33 per day Most data 20 GB 30 days $58.16 $1.94 per day

See all 16 plans and prices Hide the full price list 1 GB to 20 GB plus unlimited · 1 to 30 days · from $3.49

Full speed each day	Validity	Per day	Price
1 GB a day Best value	1 day	$4.20	$4.20
3 GB a day	1 day	$11.34	$11.34
1 GB a day	3 days	$4.20	$12.60
3 GB a day	3 days	$11.34	$34.02
1 GB a day	7 days	$4.20	$29.40
3 GB a day	7 days	$11.34	$79.38
1 GB a day	15 days	$4.20	$63.00
3 GB a day	15 days	$11.34	$170.10
1 GB a day	30 days	$4.20	$126.00
3 GB a day	30 days	$11.34	$340.20

Once the daily allowance is used the connection keeps working at a reduced speed, then resets the next day.

Data	Validity	Per day	Price
1 GB	7 days	$0.50	$3.49
3 GB	15 days	$0.62	$9.31
3 GB Best value	30 days	$0.33	$9.88
5 GB	30 days	$0.52	$15.51
10 GB	30 days	$1.03	$31.01
20 GB	30 days	$1.94	$58.16

Your data lasts the whole validity period. When it runs out you can buy another plan at any time.

Pick yours in the selector at the top of the page.

Where TashiCell reaches in Bhutan, from Paro to the high passes

Yes, an eSIM works in Bhutan. Ours connects to TashiCell at 4G, and TashiCell's 4G has reached every district headquarters since 2018. Bhutan has only two mobile operators and our plan uses one of them. So it pays to know where TashiCell's coverage stops, and to plan some offline time if you are trekking.

01 TashiCell or Bhutan Telecom: which network is your eSIM on?

It's on TashiCell, run by Tashi InfoComm, which launched in 2008 as Bhutan's first private mobile company. The other operator is Bhutan Telecom. Our plan does not switch to Bhutan Telecom, so TashiCell's coverage is the one that counts for you, even if a friend's phone shows better signal.

Both are large for a country this size. On 30 June 2026 the regulator, BICMA, counted 521,281 mobile subscribers on Bhutan Telecom and 309,730 on Tashi InfoComm. TashiCell also launched 5G in Thimphu, Paro and Phuentsholing in December 2021, but our plan connects at 4G, so expect 4G speeds in those towns too.

02 Where does TashiCell 4G reach, and where does it stop?

TashiCell says its 4G has covered all 20 dzongkhag (district) headquarters since December 2018. That includes the towns most itineraries use, such as Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Jakar in Bumthang. It is a promise about district towns, not about every trail and high pass between them.

Long treks leave those towns behind. The Snowman route alone takes three to four weeks. Download offline maps and your itinerary before you set off, and tell someone at home when you expect to be back in range. The plan's days keep running while you are out of signal, so size it for the whole trip.

03 Is a TashiCell tourist SIM cheaper than an eSIM?

On price, yes. TashiCell's tourist SIM costs Nu 300 for 2 GB over 14 days, or Nu 500 for 3 GB over a month, and both include talk time. The eSIM costs more, but it works as soon as you land at Paro, needs no counter visit and leaves your home SIM in the phone.

To compare the same amount of data, our 3 GB lasts 15 days for $9.31 or 30 days for $9.88. TashiCell also sells unlimited tourist packs at Nu 1,100 for 7 days and Nu 1,900 for 14 days. A local SIM gives you a Bhutanese number as well, which our plan does not.

04 Do you need unlimited data in Bhutan?

Only if you stream, upload a lot of video or share your connection every day. Our unlimited plans give full speed up to 1 GB or 3 GB a day, then up to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. For maps, messages and photos over a week, a fixed plan costs less.

	Plan	Price
A few nights in Paro and Thimphu	1 GB, 7 days	$3.49
One heavy day, such as a festival	1 GB a day, unlimited, 1 day	$4.20
A week with daily video uploads	1 GB a day, unlimited, 7 days	$29.40
Up to two weeks, normal use	3 GB, 15 days	$9.31
A month, or touring plus a trek	5 GB or 10 GB, 30 days	$15.51 or $31.01

If you are unsure how the slower speed feels once the daily allowance runs out, read what unlimited really means on an eSIM.

05 Coming in by road from India through Phuentsholing

The Bhutan plan only works once your phone joins TashiCell inside Bhutan. It does nothing on the Indian side of the border at Jaigaon, so an overland trip needs separate data for India. Phuentsholing itself is covered: it is one of the three towns where TashiCell first launched 5G.

Our India plan covers the Indian leg. Keep both eSIMs installed and switch the active data line when you cross. If you fly in, you land at Paro, Bhutan's only international airport, so that is where the plan will usually connect first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our Bhutan eSIM.

TashiCell only. Our plan connects to TashiCell, run by Tashi InfoComm, and never switches to Bhutan Telecom. BICMA's June 2026 figures give Bhutan Telecom more mobile subscribers, but that makes no difference to you: your data works wherever TashiCell has signal.

No, expect 4G. TashiCell has run 5G in Thimphu, Paro and Phuentsholing since December 2021, yet this plan stays on 4G throughout Bhutan. That still handles maps, messages and video calls, and TashiCell has had 4G in every district headquarters since 2018.

Plan as if you cannot. TashiCell's 4G pledge is for the 20 district headquarters, and long routes such as the Snowman spend three to four weeks away from them. Leave your route with someone at home, and remember the plan's days keep counting while you are out of range.

Yes. Paro is Bhutan's only international airport, so if you fly in, that is usually where the plan first joins TashiCell and its days begin. Install it at home on wifi, then switch the line on and turn on data roaming for it when you land.

Keep both eSIMs installed and change the active data line as you cross. The Bhutan plan needs TashiCell, which you only reach inside Bhutan, so it gives you nothing in Jaigaon on the Indian side. Our India plan covers the Indian part of an overland trip.

It depends what matters more to you. The tourist SIM costs less, since Nu 300 buys 2 GB for 14 days, and it includes talk time and a Bhutanese number. Our eSIM needs no counter visit, works from the moment you land at Paro and lets your home SIM stay in place.

Waiting costs you nothing, because the plan's days do not start until your phone first connects to TashiCell in Bhutan. If the trip is called off altogether, our 100% money back guarantee gives you a full refund for any reason within 6 months of buying.

Verified reviews

What travellers say about Bhutan eSIM

4.9

45 verified reviews

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My family and I used this across Bhutan and the connection stayed strong the whole trip. Customer support was quick when I had a question about activation.

Aurora Ivanov

Denver, USA

Verified Traveler

“Bought this last minute before flying to Bhutan and the whole process was way easier than I expected. Would definitely use MegaEsim again for my next trip.”

Camila Nguyen

Vancouver, Canada

✓ Verified

“Picked this up for a solo trip to Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Lillian Kim

Gothenburg, Sweden

“Spent ten days exploring Bhutan and the speed was more than enough for maps and video calls. Honestly can't imagine traveling without it now.”

Scarlett Novak

Paris, France

“Landed in Bhutan and had this eSIM working before I even the setup took less than five minutes. Honestly can't imagine traveling without it now.”

Lucy Wilson

Lisbon, Portugal

“Spent ten days exploring Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Kept my home number active for texts the whole time too.”

Audrey Chavez

“First time using an eSIM in Bhutan and honestly the setup took less than five minutes. Way cheaper than my carrier's roaming plan too.”

Hazel Singh

Chicago, USA

“Traveled through Bhutan for work and it just worked, which is exactly what I needed. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Andres Anderson

London, UK

“Needed reliable data for a business trip to Bhutan and the connection stayed strong the whole trip. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Colton Silva

Barcelona, Spain

“My family and I used this across Bhutan and the setup took less than five minutes. Hotspot worked great for sharing with my travel partner.”

Valentina Chavez

“Picked this up for a solo trip to Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Kept my home number active for texts the whole time too.”

Ingrid Tanaka

Warsaw, Poland

“My family and I used this across Bhutan and I never lost signal, even outside the main cities. Would definitely use MegaEsim again for my next trip.”

Bella Davis

Munich, Germany

“Spent ten days exploring Bhutan and I could use maps and WhatsApp with zero lag. Way cheaper than my carrier's roaming plan too.”

Lars Lopez

Brussels, Belgium

“Needed reliable data for a business trip to Bhutan and I never lost signal, even outside the main cities. Would definitely use MegaEsim again for my next trip.”

Skylar Young

Dublin, Ireland

“Traveled through Bhutan for work and data lasted the whole trip without any issues. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Nora Reyes

“First time using an eSIM in Bhutan and honestly it just worked, which is exactly what I needed. Customer support was quick when I had a question about activation.”

James Scott

Vienna, Austria

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and data lasted the whole trip without any issues. No more hunting for SIM card shops when I land somewhere new.”

Samuel Brown

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and the connection stayed strong the whole trip. Hotspot worked great for sharing with my travel partner.”

Noah Thompson

Prague, Czech Republic

“Landed in Bhutan and had this eSIM working before I even data lasted the whole trip without any issues. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Ella Rodriguez

Seattle, USA

“Needed reliable data for a business trip to Bhutan and the setup took less than five minutes. Hotspot worked great for sharing with my travel partner.”

Freya Larsen

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and the whole process was way easier than I expected. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Hazel Novak

Berlin, Germany

“Bought this last minute before flying to Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Already recommended it to two friends traveling later this year.”

Sofia Rossi

Melbourne, Australia

“Needed reliable data for a business trip to Bhutan and I could use maps and WhatsApp with zero lag. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Daniel Taylor

Auckland, New Zealand

“My family and I used this across Bhutan and the whole process was way easier than I expected. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Anna Gutierrez

Edinburgh, UK

“This was my second time buying an eSIM for Bhutan, and I never lost signal, even outside the main cities. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Elizabeth Anderson

“Landed in Bhutan and had this eSIM working before I even it activated the moment I landed, no fuss at all. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Isaac Singh

“Spent ten days exploring Bhutan and the speed was more than enough for maps and video calls. Already recommended it to two friends traveling later this year.”

Hunter Wong

Tokyo, Japan

“Bought this last minute before flying to Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Katarina Rodriguez

Sydney, Australia

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and I could use maps and WhatsApp with zero lag. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Lucy Taylor

“Spent ten days exploring Bhutan and it activated the moment I landed, no fuss at all. Hotspot worked great for sharing with my travel partner.”

Scarlett Singh

Manchester, UK

“Picked this up for a solo trip to Bhutan and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Honestly can't imagine traveling without it now.”

Zoe Gutierrez

Seoul, South Korea

“Bought this last minute before flying to Bhutan and data lasted the whole trip without any issues. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Riley Schmidt

“Was a bit nervous trying an eSIM for Bhutan for the first time, but it just worked, which is exactly what I needed. Honestly can't imagine traveling without it now.”

Leah Cruz

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and the connection stayed strong the whole trip. Customer support was quick when I had a question about activation.”

William Ortiz

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and the connection stayed strong the whole trip. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Ellie Baker

“This was my second time buying an eSIM for Bhutan, and the setup took less than five minutes. Would definitely use MegaEsim again for my next trip.”

Yuki Rodriguez

“Landed in Bhutan and had this eSIM working before I even data lasted the whole trip without any issues. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Hannah Carter

“Bought this last minute before flying to Bhutan and the setup took less than five minutes. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Audrey Mendez

Wellington, New Zealand

“Landed in Bhutan and had this eSIM working before I even it activated the moment I landed, no fuss at all. Simple, fast, and reliable, exactly what I wanted.”

Henry Hernandez

“Recommended by a friend for my Bhutan trip and the QR code scanned instantly and I was online right away. Already recommended it to two friends traveling later this year.”

Ahmed Wright

“Recommended by a friend for my Bhutan trip and the speed was more than enough for maps and video calls. Way cheaper than my carrier's roaming plan too.”

Thomas Reyes

Austin, USA

“My family and I used this across Bhutan and I never lost signal, even outside the main cities. Saved me a lot compared to buying a local SIM at the airport.”

Alexander Smith

“Used this for a two week trip to Bhutan and the whole process was way easier than I expected. Hotspot worked great for sharing with my travel partner.”

Charles Adams

“This was my second time buying an eSIM for Bhutan, and I never lost signal, even outside the main cities. Definitely my go-to for future trips.”

Grace Carter

Rotterdam, Netherlands

“This was my second time buying an eSIM for Bhutan, and the setup took less than five minutes. Great value for the price, no complaints at all.”

Landon Martinez

eSIM for Bhutan

Which networks you connect to in Bhutan

All Bhutan eSIM plans and prices

Where TashiCell reaches in Bhutan, from Paro to the high passes

01 TashiCell or Bhutan Telecom: which network is your eSIM on?

02 Where does TashiCell 4G reach, and where does it stop?

03 Is a TashiCell tourist SIM cheaper than an eSIM?

04 Do you need unlimited data in Bhutan?

05 Coming in by road from India through Phuentsholing

Frequently Asked Questions

What travellers say about Bhutan eSIM

Popular eSIM destinations

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Which networks you connect to in Bhutan

All Bhutan eSIM plans and prices

Where TashiCell reaches in Bhutan, from Paro to the high passes

01 TashiCell or Bhutan Telecom: which network is your eSIM on?

02 Where does TashiCell 4G reach, and where does it stop?

03 Is a TashiCell tourist SIM cheaper than an eSIM?

04 Do you need unlimited data in Bhutan?

05 Coming in by road from India through Phuentsholing

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my phone use Bhutan Telecom or TashiCell?

Will I get 5G in Thimphu or Paro?

Can I stay in touch on a trek in Bhutan?

Should I set up the eSIM before landing at Paro?

How do I switch from an India eSIM to the Bhutan plan at Phuentsholing?

Should I buy TashiCell's tourist SIM instead?

What if my Bhutan tour dates change after I buy?

What travellers say about Bhutan eSIM

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