Hi everyone,
While planning connectivity for your trip, be careful relying on older forum comments or random online guides—a lot of info floating around is outdated (like claims that TashiCell doesn't sell tourist SIMs or that all eSIM tiers are available at Paro Airport).
When you land in Paro, both TashiCell and Bhutan Telecom have counters right in the arrivals hall after baggage claim. However, there is one key detail that trips people up:
- eSIMs at the airport: They only issue eSIMs for the higher-end Unlimited packages (Nu. 1,100 / ~$13 USD for 7 days or Nu. 1,900 for 14 days).
- Physical SIMs: If you want a smaller, cheaper fixed-data plan (like 2GB–3GB for Nu. 300–500), those are physical SIMs only at the airport counters.
If you want to check the exact price boards photographed directly at the airport before flying in, this breakdown has the full setup: https://sogdiaroam.com/blog/bhutan-tourist-sim-esim-paro-airport-2026
Both networks cost the same and cover Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and the Tiger's Nest trail well—just pick whichever counter line is shorter. Don't forget your passport for registration!
While planning connectivity for your trip, be careful relying on older forum comments or random online guides—a lot of info floating around is outdated (like claims that TashiCell doesn't sell tourist SIMs or that all eSIM tiers are available at Paro Airport).
When you land in Paro, both TashiCell and Bhutan Telecom have counters right in the arrivals hall after baggage claim. However, there is one key detail that trips people up:
- eSIMs at the airport: They only issue eSIMs for the higher-end Unlimited packages (Nu. 1,100 / ~$13 USD for 7 days or Nu. 1,900 for 14 days).
- Physical SIMs: If you want a smaller, cheaper fixed-data plan (like 2GB–3GB for Nu. 300–500), those are physical SIMs only at the airport counters.
If you want to check the exact price boards photographed directly at the airport before flying in, this breakdown has the full setup: https://sogdiaroam.com/blog/bhutan-tourist-sim-esim-paro-airport-2026
Both networks cost the same and cover Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and the Tiger's Nest trail well—just pick whichever counter line is shorter. Don't forget your passport for registration!