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New Delhi eSIM

52 India plans · from $4.78

Delhi is the one major capital where getting a local SIM as a tourist is genuinely difficult — passport copies, a local reference, and activation that can take a day or more. A travel eSIM skips all of it and works from the moment you land at Indira Gandhi, which is precisely when you most need a verified taxi.

Landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

The Airport Express metro runs to New Delhi Railway Station in about 20 minutes for a fraction of a taxi fare. If you do take a car, book it in-app from inside the terminal rather than at the kerb — the pre-paid taxi booth is the other safe option.

eSIM plans that cover New Delhi

New Delhi is covered by every India plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$4.78

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.16

2 GB

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$7.90

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$10.65

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.99

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$15.93

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$20.82

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$24.73

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$28.65

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$40.39

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$40.39

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$59.95

50 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$89.32

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$118.67

20 GB

Global - Max only

60 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$126.65

100 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$157.80

50 GB

Global - Max only

90 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$299.22

Which networks you'll be on in New Delhi

Siima eSIMs for India ride Jio and Airtel. Jio has the largest 4G/5G footprint nationally; Airtel is comparable across Delhi NCR and often faster in the centre.

Coverage around New Delhi

Delhi Metro

Full coverage across the network including the underground sections — the Delhi Metro is one of the better-connected systems in Asia. The Airport Express holds signal the whole run.

Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk

Coverage is good but heavily congested at peak times — the crowd density in Chandni Chowk slows throughput noticeably. Maps still work; uploads crawl.

Lutyens' Delhi and the monuments

Strong signal across the government district, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.

Agra and the Taj Mahal

The Yamuna Expressway and the Gatimaan and Shatabdi trains hold signal for most of the run. The Taj complex itself is covered, though phones are restricted inside the mausoleum.

How much data you need

Delhi and a Golden Triangle loop is typically 5–7 GB over ten days — constant maps, ride-hailing and translation. Add more if you are working remotely.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Why is an eSIM better than a tourist SIM in India?
Indian prepaid SIMs require a passport copy, a photograph, a local address and sometimes a local reference, and activation can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day. A Siima eSIM is issued before you fly and works on landing with no paperwork.
Can I use Indian apps like UPI or IRCTC with a travel eSIM?
Not fully. A data-only eSIM has no Indian phone number, and services such as UPI payments and IRCTC train bookings send OTP codes to an Indian mobile number. Maps, ride-hailing with international cards, WhatsApp and hotel bookings all work normally.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in New Delhi?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in India, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to New Delhi?
Delhi and a Golden Triangle loop is typically 5–7 GB over ten days — constant maps, ride-hailing and translation. Add more if you are working remotely.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in New Delhi?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering New Delhi start from $4.78 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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