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Local app preferred
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Unreliable
Works fine
Asia
Nepal
6 apps tracked3 work fine
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Payments1
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Use instead: eSewa / Khalti
Cash-heavy, especially on treks. eSewa/Khalti are local wallets; cards work at city hotels.
No setup needed
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Messaging1
Use instead: Viber
WhatsApp and Viber are both widely used.
No setup needed
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Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well for driving, walking and public transit.
No setup needed
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Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: Pathao / inDrive
No Uber; use Pathao or inDrive in Kathmandu for cars and bikes.
No setup needed
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Internet Access1
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Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)
Buy a local SIM (Ncell/NTC) on arrival; coverage is patchy in the mountains, so download offline maps.
Set up before you land
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Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
US social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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