Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM automatically connects to the best available network — no manual switching.
India has three main carriers: Jio (Reliance, 5G leader with the fastest network and dominant nationwide coverage), Airtel (Bharti, strong in premium urban areas), and Vi (Vodafone Idea, in transition). The eSIM Ahora connects to the strongest network. Plugs are Types C, D, and M (mix — D is British three-pin round for high current, M even larger), 230V — use a universal adapter with Type D support. Jio's 5G coverage reaches 850+ cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Goa, Jaipur, Agra, and Varanasi.
Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), and Goa (GOI) airports offer free WiFi after passport verification. The currency is the Indian rupee (INR, non-exportable — spend before leaving). HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India ATMs accept foreign cards (200-500 INR commission per transaction). Tips are 10% (sometimes included as "service charge"). UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is the dominant payment system — apps like PhonePe, Google Pay India, and Paytm work with your Indian eSIM. Ola and Uber for taxis. Pre-approved e-Visa is mandatory for nearly all nationalities.
India is vast and climatically diverse. October to March is the comfortable season for most of the country — Delhi, Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala. April-June is brutally hot (45°C+ in the north). Monsoon (June-September): Goa closes many beaches, but Kerala and the Western Ghats are green and cheap. Himalayas (Leh, Manali): only accessible May-October, roads close for snow outside that window. Festivals: Diwali (October/November) and Holi (March) are unique cultural experiences but jam cities.
Jio, Airtel, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) provide 4G/5G in major cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore have broad 5G. But India has 1.4 billion people and varied geography: small Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh towns may only have saturated 3G. Delhi and Mumbai metros have Wi-Fi. Long-distance trains (Rajdhani, Shatabdi): coverage follows main tracks but drops on rural stretches. Himalayas: prepare for days without signal.
India uses Type C/D/M plugs (230V, 50Hz). The Indian rupee (INR) is non-exportable. Restaurant bills often include a "service charge" — technically optional but socially expected to pay. Extra tips are 5-10%. Price negotiation is the norm at markets, meterless taxis, autorickshaws — use Ola or Uber for transport to avoid bargaining. Pre-arranged e-visa is mandatory for most nationalities.
Indian SIMs are dirt cheap (Jio costs 200-500 INR for a week of abundant data) BUT tourist registration requires passport, photo, Indian address, and the process can take 24-48 hours to activate. The eSIM works from landing — a lost-day difference. For 14 days touring the "Golden Triangle" (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) plus Goa or Kerala, 15-20 GB is comfortable.