What are the must-have apps for traveling in Nepal?

The essential apps for Nepal are Pathao, inDrive, Maps.me, eSewa.

How many travel apps does Nepal have?

We've curated 7 apps across 6 categories for traveling in Nepal, including 4 essential apps.

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Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Nepal?

Pathao is the top-rated ride hailing app in Nepal. Nepal's most popular ride-sharing app, offering motorbike and car rides in Kathmandu and Chitwan, plus food delivery.

From Kathmandu streets to Himalayan trails

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Heads up

Kathmandu and Pokhara have solid ride-hailing and delivery coverage, but on treks, apps give way to offline maps. ESewa and Khalti digital wallets are widely accepted in cities. Always download offline maps before leaving Kathmandu.

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Last updated: March 2026

Pathao

Essential

Nepal's most popular ride-sharing app, offering motorbike and car rides in Kathmandu and Chitwan, plus food delivery.

Pro tip: Bike rides cut through Kathmandu's traffic far faster than a car.

inDrive

Essential

Fare-negotiation ride-hailing app popular with budget travelers since arriving in Nepal in 2022.

Pro tip: Bid slightly below the suggested fare . drivers often accept or meet you halfway.

View Ride Hailing guide →

Maps.me

Essential

Gold standard for offline navigation in Nepal with detailed trail data including teahouses, water sources, and mountain paths.

Pro tip: Download map packs before leaving home . file sizes are large and lodge WiFi is slow.

View Navigation guide →

eSewa

Essential

Nepal's leading digital wallet, accepted at restaurants, shops, airlines, and government services.

Pro tip: Some trekking permit offices now accept eSewa . check before queuing at a cash counter.

View Payments guide →

View Food Delivery guide →

View Messaging guide →

View Language guide →

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