India eSIM guide — the Golden Triangle and beyond

India rewards travellers who go in prepared

The Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, Jaipur — packs in extraordinary history and colour in a relatively short loop. Wherever you're headed in India, a reliable data connection makes navigating, translating, and booking rides significantly easier.

How much data

India is data-heavy travel — 5GB for a week is a sensible starting point, between Uber/Ola for rides, Google Maps for navigation, and Google Translate for menus and signage.

Where it matters most

Uber and Ola are widely used and generally far easier (and safer) than negotiating fares with unmetered transport. You'll want data from the airport the moment you land.

Setting up before you fly

Why not wait for an airport SIM counter?

India's airport SIM counters are notoriously slow, often requiring paperwork and ID verification that can take 30-45 minutes. Sorting your eSIM before you fly means you skip that entirely and step off the plane already connected.