Based in Jalpa Road, Pokhara-8 · Serving All Nepal

Bulk SMS Service Provider in Pokhara

NepTechPal delivers promotional and transactional bulk SMS for businesses in Pokhara and across Nepal — with a registered alphanumeric Sender ID, an OTP-ready SMS gateway API, and full coverage of every NTC and Ncell number in the country. Unlike the Kathmandu companies competing for this search, our office is here in Pokhara, so you can walk in, sit down, and get your account live the same day.

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99%
Delivery Rate
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NTC + Ncell
Full Network Coverage
Seconds
OTP Delivery Speed
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Pokhara
Local Office & Support

Why Pokhara Businesses Still Rely on Bulk SMS

Nepal has more active mobile connections than people. Almost every adult in Pokhara — from a hotel owner in Lakeside to a farmer in Lekhnath — carries a handset that can receive an SMS, and no part of that equation depends on a data pack, an app install, or a social media algorithm deciding whether your message is worth showing. That is the entire reason bulk SMS still outperforms every other channel for time-sensitive communication in Nepal.

A Facebook post reaches a fraction of the people who follow you. An email lands in a promotions tab that many Nepali customers never open. A Viber broadcast only reaches people who have Viber, a smartphone, and an internet connection at that moment. An SMS arrives on every phone, is almost always read within minutes, and works just as well in Ghandruk or Beni as it does on Newroad.

For Pokhara specifically, the case is even stronger. Tourism is seasonal and time-critical — a monsoon discount that goes out on the wrong day is worthless. Schools need parents to see an attendance alert today, not next week. Co-operatives need EMI reminders that land before the due date. Hospitals need appointment reminders that actually reduce no-shows. In every one of these cases, the channel has to be immediate, universal, and independent of the internet. That is bulk SMS.

What separates a campaign that works from one that gets ignored is execution: a branded Sender ID your customers recognise, the right route for the right message type, a clean contact list, copy written for a Nepali reader, and compliance that keeps your account alive. That is the part NepTechPal handles for you.

Bulk SMS Services We Provide in Pokhara

From a one-off Dashain promotion to a high-volume OTP pipeline running around the clock, we cover the full range of SMS requirements a Nepali business is likely to have.

Promotional Bulk SMS

Announce a Dashain offer, a new menu, an admission deadline, or a Lakeside event to thousands of customers in a single click. Promotional bulk SMS is the fastest way for a Pokhara business to put a message directly into the hands of its customers — no app install, no data connection, and no algorithm deciding who sees it. We help you build the contact list, write copy that fits inside the character limit, schedule the send for the right hour, and report exactly how many messages landed.

Transactional SMS & OTP

OTP verification, payment confirmations, order updates, appointment reminders, fee receipts, and account alerts travel on the transactional route — a priority channel that delivers around the clock and is not filtered out as marketing. If you run an e-commerce store, a co-operative, a hospital, or any system with a login, transactional SMS is not optional. We configure a dedicated transactional Sender ID and a low-latency route so your one-time passwords arrive in seconds, not minutes.

Bulk SMS API & Gateway Integration

Our SMS gateway exposes a simple HTTP REST API that plugs into any stack — PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Python, Django, .NET, Java, WordPress, or a mobile app. Send a single message or a batch of fifty thousand with one call, receive delivery receipts through a webhook, and pull reports programmatically. Because NepTechPal also builds software, we do not just hand you documentation and disappear — our developers wire the API into your system for you.

Scheduled & Drip Campaigns

Queue a fee reminder for the first of every month, a birthday wish for each customer on the right day, or a trekking-season promotion timed for September. Our platform lets you schedule campaigns days or months in advance, split a large list into batches, and run repeating drip sequences automatically. Set it once and the messages go out on time, every time, without anyone having to remember.

Dedicated Sender ID Registration

A message from "HOTELXYZ" is read. A message from a random 10-digit number is deleted. We handle the full alphanumeric Sender ID registration process with Nepal Telecom and Ncell on your behalf — preparing the application, submitting your company registration and PAN documents, following up with the operators, and testing delivery on both networks before your first campaign goes live.

Contact Management & Personalisation

Import contacts from Excel or CSV, organise them into groups by branch, class, membership tier, or location, and remove duplicates and invalid numbers automatically. Merge fields let you personalise every message — "Namaste Sita, your policy renews on 12 Bhadra" reads far better than a generic blast, and personalised SMS consistently earns a stronger response rate.

Get Your Bulk SMS Account Live Today

Walk into our Pokhara office with your PAN and registration certificate, or send them over — we will have you sending within the day. Free consultation, no obligation.

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Why Choose a Pokhara-Based Bulk SMS Provider

Plenty of companies will sell you SMS credits. Very few of them are in the same city as you when something needs fixing before a campaign goes out.

Actually Based in Pokhara — Not a Kathmandu Call Centre

Most companies ranking for "bulk SMS in Pokhara" are Kathmandu operations with a Pokhara-flavoured landing page. Our office is on Jalpa Road, Pokhara-8. You can walk in with your PAN certificate, sit down with the person who will configure your Sender ID, and walk out with your account live. When a campaign misbehaves at 8pm before a big promotion, you are calling a local number, not a ticket queue.

Full NTC and Ncell Coverage

Your customers are split across Nepal Telecom and Ncell, and a campaign that only reaches one network is a campaign that fails half its audience. We deliver to every NTC and Ncell number in Kaski and across all 77 districts, with routing that keeps delivery rates high even during festival-season traffic peaks when the networks are congested.

NTA-Compliant From Day One

Bulk SMS in Nepal is regulated. Sender IDs must be registered, promotional traffic must respect Do Not Disturb preferences and sensible sending hours, and every marketing list needs a lawful basis and an opt-out path. We set your account up correctly against Nepal Telecommunications Authority expectations so your Sender ID never gets blocked mid-campaign — the single most expensive mistake a business can make here.

One Vendor for SMS, Website, and App

If we built your website or mobile app, the SMS integration is already half done. OTP login, order confirmations, booking reminders, and payment alerts get wired straight into the system we already maintain — no coordination between two agencies blaming each other. And if your site was built elsewhere, our developers still handle the integration end to end.

Support in Nepali, on Nepali Time

Campaign help, template writing, list cleanup, and delivery troubleshooting — in Nepali or English, during hours that match your business day. We will review your first campaign copy before you send it, because a message that reads well in Romanised Nepali will always outperform a stiff English translation with your Pokhara customer base.

Bulk SMS for Every Industry in Pokhara

Each sector uses SMS differently. Below is what actually works for businesses in Pokhara — along with message templates you can adapt and send this week.

Hotels, Resorts & Lakeside Hospitality

Pokhara runs on tourism, and hotels around Lakeside, Damside, and Sarangkot use SMS for booking confirmations, check-in instructions, off-season offers to past guests, and review requests after checkout. Because SMS works on any handset without data, it reaches domestic guests and trekkers whose roaming data is unreliable.

Sample Messages

  • Dear {name}, your booking at Hotel {brand} is confirmed for {date}. Check-in 2 PM. Call 98XXXXXXXX for airport pickup. Dhanyabad!
  • Namaste {name}! Monsoon offer at {brand}: 30% off lake-view rooms till Ashad end. Book: {link}. Reply STOP to opt out.

Trekking, Rafting & Travel Agencies

Trip departure reminders, permit and TIMS document checklists, weather and route advisories, guide contact details, and last-minute seat offers. When a client is in Ghandruk or Ghorepani with no data connection, an SMS is often the only message that gets through.

Sample Messages

  • {name}, your ABC trek departs 6 AM tomorrow from {point}. Guide: Ram 98XXXXXXXX. Bring passport + 2 photos for permits.
  • Weather alert: heavy rain on Poon Hill route 12-14 Aug. Your trip is rescheduled to {date}. Call us on 061-XXXXXX.

Schools, Colleges & Training Institutes

Attendance alerts to parents, exam schedules, fee-due reminders, result announcements, holiday notices, PTM invitations, and admission campaigns. Schools across Pokhara are the single heaviest users of bulk SMS in Nepal, because it is the only channel where a parent reliably reads the message the same day.

Sample Messages

  • Dear Parent, {student} was absent today, {date}. Please contact the class teacher. - {school}
  • Reminder: 2nd term fee of Rs. {amount} for {student} is due by {date}. Pay at the accounts section or via eSewa. - {school}

Co-operatives, Microfinance & Banks

Loan EMI reminders, deposit and withdrawal alerts, interest credit notifications, AGM notices, and dividend announcements. Financial institutions in Kaski use the transactional route so alerts reach members instantly, day or night, and never get filtered as marketing.

Sample Messages

  • Dear Member, your loan EMI of Rs. {amount} is due on {date}. Please deposit on time to avoid penalty. - {coop}
  • Rs. {amount} credited to A/C XXXX{last4} on {date}. Balance: Rs. {balance}. - {coop}

Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies

Appointment confirmations and reminders, lab report ready notifications, vaccination and follow-up schedules, health camp announcements, and medicine refill alerts. Reminder SMS measurably reduces no-shows, which directly protects a clinic's daily revenue.

Sample Messages

  • {name}, your appointment with Dr. {doctor} is on {date} at {time}. Please arrive 15 min early. - {hospital}
  • Your lab report is ready for collection at {hospital} reception, 7 AM-7 PM. Enquiry: 061-XXXXXX.

Retail Shops, Restaurants & Cafés

Festival and clearance offers, new arrival announcements, loyalty point balances, table booking confirmations, and delivery status updates. A single Dashain-Tihar SMS blast to a well-maintained customer list routinely outperforms weeks of organic social posting.

Sample Messages

  • Dashain Dhamaka at {shop}! Flat 25% off all items, {date} to {date}. Show this SMS at the counter. Newroad, Pokhara.
  • Namaste {name}, your table for {pax} at {restaurant} is confirmed for {time} today. See you soon!

Gyms, Salons, Spas & Fitness Studios

Membership expiry and renewal reminders, appointment slots, new class or trainer announcements, and seasonal package offers. Recurring reminder SMS is one of the cheapest retention tools available to a subscription-style local business.

Sample Messages

  • {name}, your {gym} membership expires on {date}. Renew this week and get 1 month free. Call 98XXXXXXXX.
  • Your appointment at {salon} is booked for {date}, {time} with {stylist}. Reply R to reschedule.

NGOs, INGOs & Government Offices

Programme and training invitations, beneficiary notifications, disaster and emergency alerts, survey and feedback collection, and volunteer coordination. For field programmes across Gandaki Province, SMS reaches participants in areas where smartphone and internet penetration is still low.

Sample Messages

  • Training on {topic} at {venue}, {date}, 10 AM. Participation is free. Confirm by replying YES. - {org}
  • Alert: landslide risk in {ward} for the next 48 hours. Move to higher ground. Helpline: 1155. - {org}

Sender ID Registration in Nepal — Step by Step

A branded Sender ID is the difference between a message that gets read and one that gets deleted. Here is exactly how we get yours approved on Nepal Telecom and Ncell.

01

Choose Your Sender ID

Pick an alphanumeric ID of up to 11 characters that clearly identifies your brand — for example HOTELXYZ, ABCCOOP, or PKRSCHOOL. It should be recognisable to your customers and must not imitate another registered business or a bank. We check availability on both NTC and Ncell before you commit to it.

02

Submit Your Documents

Operators require proof that a real, registered business is behind the Sender ID. You will need your company or firm registration certificate, PAN or VAT certificate, a request letter on your official letterhead, and the authorised contact person's citizenship or ID. We prepare the application pack for you — this is the step most businesses get wrong on the first attempt.

03

Operator Approval

We submit the application to Nepal Telecom and Ncell and follow up until it is approved. Approval typically takes a few working days depending on operator turnaround and how complete the paperwork is. Until a Sender ID is registered, messages go out under a generic shared header, which looks far less trustworthy to your customers.

04

Route Configuration

We map your Sender ID to the correct route — transactional for OTPs and alerts, promotional for marketing — and configure the account limits, throughput, and delivery-report webhook. Getting this split right is what keeps your OTPs arriving instantly while your marketing stays compliant.

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Test Send & Go Live

Before your first real campaign, we run test messages to both an NTC and an Ncell handset, confirm the Sender ID renders correctly, verify Unicode and Nepali characters if you are using them, and check that delivery reports come back clean. Only then do we open the account for production sending.

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Campaign Support & Reporting

Once live, you get a dashboard with per-campaign delivery reports, failed-number breakdowns, and credit balance. We stay involved — reviewing your copy, cleaning your contact lists, advising on send timing, and topping up credits before a big campaign so you never run dry mid-send.

Documents Required for Sender ID Registration

  • Company / firm registration certificate
  • PAN or VAT registration certificate
  • Request letter on official letterhead
  • Citizenship or ID of the authorised contact
  • Preferred Sender ID (up to 11 characters)
  • Sample message content for each route

Exact requirements can vary between Nepal Telecom and Ncell and change from time to time. We confirm the current checklist with the operators before you gather anything, so nothing is wasted.

NTA Rules & Bulk SMS Compliance in Nepal

Bulk SMS is legal in Nepal — but a Sender ID that gets suspended mid-campaign will cost you far more than the credits. These are the rules that keep your account healthy, and we configure every account against them from the start.

Register your Sender ID before you send

Unregistered alphanumeric headers are rejected or replaced with a generic ID by the operators. Registration is the foundation of everything else.

Keep promotional and transactional traffic separate

OTPs, receipts, and service alerts belong on the transactional route. Offers and marketing belong on the promotional route. Pushing marketing through a transactional Sender ID is the fastest way to get it suspended.

Respect Do Not Disturb and sending hours

Promotional messages should go to opted-in recipients within reasonable daytime business hours. Transactional and emergency messages are exempt because they are expected by the recipient.

Send only to contacts with a lawful basis

Your own customers, members, students, or patients — people with an existing relationship with your organisation, or who explicitly opted in. Purchased or scraped number lists are both non-compliant and commercially useless.

Always offer an opt-out

Include a clear way to stop receiving promotional messages, and honour every opt-out request immediately. This protects your Sender ID and your brand.

Never impersonate another brand or a bank

Sender IDs that mimic banks, wallets, or government bodies are rejected at registration and can expose your business to legal liability.

Bulk SMS Price in Nepal

Bulk SMS is billed per message, and the rate falls as your volume rises. The indicative rates below cover most Pokhara businesses — your final quote depends on monthly volume, route type, and whether you need API integration.

Starter

1,000 – 10,000 SMS

From NPR 1.30 / SMS

  • Web dashboard access
  • Shared or dedicated Sender ID
  • Excel / CSV contact import
  • Scheduled campaigns
  • Delivery reports
  • Email & phone support
Most Popular

Business

10,000 – 100,000 SMS

From NPR 1.05 / SMS

  • Everything in Starter
  • Free dedicated Sender ID registration
  • Transactional + promotional routes
  • REST API access with documentation
  • Delivery-report webhooks
  • Contact groups & personalisation
  • Campaign copywriting review
  • Priority support

Enterprise

100,000+ SMS

Custom volume rate

  • Everything in Business
  • High-throughput OTP route
  • Multiple Sender IDs
  • Custom API integration by our developers
  • Two-way SMS & shortcode options
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SLA-backed uptime
  • Monthly performance reporting

Rates shown are indicative starting points for planning purposes and are confirmed in a written quotation before purchase. Note that one SMS segment is 160 characters in English or 70 characters in Nepali Unicode — longer messages are billed as multiple segments.

Bulk SMS API & Gateway Integration

Send OTPs, order confirmations, and alerts straight from your own application. Our SMS gateway speaks plain HTTP REST, so it drops into PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Python, Django, .NET, Java, WordPress, or a mobile app in an afternoon — and our developers will do the integration for you if you would rather they did.

Send a campaign (cURL)

# Example: send a bulk SMS via the REST API
# Your base URL, token, and Sender ID are issued when your account is activated.

curl -X POST "https://<your-gateway-host>/api/v1/sms/send" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
        "sender_id": "NEPTECH",
        "to": ["9779800000001", "9779800000002"],
        "message": "Namaste! Your order #1042 has been dispatched.",
        "route": "transactional"
      }'

# Response
# {
#   "status": "queued",
#   "campaign_id": "cmp_8f21ac",
#   "accepted": 2,
#   "rejected": 0,
#   "credits_used": 2
# }

Trigger from your backend (Node.js)

// Node.js — order confirmation triggered from your backend
const res = await fetch('https://<your-gateway-host>/api/v1/sms/send', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.SMS_API_TOKEN}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    sender_id: 'NEPTECH',
    to: [customer.phone],
    message: `Namaste ${customer.name}, your order #${order.id} is confirmed.`,
    route: 'transactional',
  }),
});

const data = await res.json();
console.log(data.campaign_id, data.accepted);

Delivery Webhooks

Push delivery receipts back into your database in real time.

Batch Sending

One call sends to a single number or fifty thousand.

Unicode Support

Full Devanagari support for Nepali-language messages.

Balance & Reports API

Query credit balance and campaign reports programmatically.

Building the application too? Our software development team in Pokhara builds the system and wires the SMS layer in as part of the same project — one contract, one team, one point of contact.

Bulk SMS vs Viber, Email & Social Media in Nepal

SMS is not a replacement for your other channels — it is the one that works when the others cannot.

Comparison of bulk SMS, Viber, email, and social media as customer communication channels in Nepal
FactorBulk SMSViberEmailSocial Media
Needs internet on the customer sideNo — works on any handsetYesYesYes
Typical time to be readWithin minutesMinutes to hoursHours to daysUnpredictable
Reaches feature phonesYesNoNoNo
Algorithm decides who sees itNoNoSpam filters applyYes — heavily
Suitable for OTP & security codesYes — industry standardLimitedSlow and less secureNo
Works in rural Gandaki with weak dataYesUnreliableUnreliableUnreliable

Bulk SMS in Pokhara — Frequently Asked Questions

The questions Pokhara businesses ask us most often about pricing, Sender IDs, compliance, and integration.

How much does bulk SMS cost in Pokhara, Nepal?

Bulk SMS pricing in Nepal is charged per message and drops as your volume increases. As a guide, small volumes of 1,000 to 10,000 messages typically start from around NPR 1.30 per SMS, mid-range volumes of 10,000 to 100,000 messages from around NPR 1.05 per SMS, and enterprise volumes above 100,000 messages are quoted at custom rates. The final rate also depends on whether you need a dedicated Sender ID, a high-priority transactional OTP route, or API integration. Contact NepTechPal in Pokhara for an exact quote based on your monthly volume.

Which is the best bulk SMS service provider in Pokhara?

The right provider for a Pokhara business is one that combines full NTC and Ncell coverage with genuinely local support. NepTechPal operates from Jalpa Road, Pokhara-8, so you can visit the office in person, hand over your Sender ID documents, and get face-to-face help with your campaigns. Most providers ranking for this search are based in Kathmandu and support Pokhara clients remotely. Because NepTechPal also builds websites and mobile applications, we can integrate SMS directly into your existing systems rather than just selling you credits.

What is a Sender ID and do I need one?

A Sender ID is the name your customers see as the sender of the message — for example HOTELXYZ instead of an unknown phone number. In Nepal, alphanumeric Sender IDs of up to 11 characters must be registered with Nepal Telecom and Ncell before use. You need one because a branded Sender ID is trusted and read, while messages from unknown numbers are routinely ignored or deleted. NepTechPal handles the entire registration process on your behalf.

What documents are required to register a Sender ID in Nepal?

Operators require proof of a registered business. You will typically need your company or firm registration certificate, your PAN or VAT certificate, a request letter on your official letterhead specifying the Sender ID you want, and the citizenship or identity document of the authorised contact person. Requirements can vary slightly between Nepal Telecom and Ncell. Our team in Pokhara prepares the complete application pack so it is approved on the first submission.

How long does it take to activate a bulk SMS account?

A bulk SMS account with a shared Sender ID can be opened and sending on the same day. A dedicated, branded Sender ID takes longer because it depends on operator approval from Nepal Telecom and Ncell — usually a few working days once complete documents are submitted. We generally activate clients on a shared header immediately so campaigns are not delayed, then switch them to their branded Sender ID as soon as it is approved.

Is bulk SMS legal in Nepal?

Yes. Bulk SMS is entirely legal in Nepal when sent through a licensed aggregator with a registered Sender ID and in line with Nepal Telecommunications Authority expectations. The core rules are straightforward: register your Sender ID, keep promotional and transactional traffic on their correct routes, send marketing only to people who have a relationship with your business or have opted in, respect Do Not Disturb preferences and reasonable sending hours, and honour opt-out requests. NepTechPal configures every account to meet these requirements.

Can I send SMS to both NTC and Ncell numbers?

Yes. Our gateway delivers to both Nepal Telecom and Ncell numbers nationwide, covering Pokhara, Kaski, all of Gandaki Province, and every district in Nepal. You upload one contact list and the system routes each number to the correct operator automatically. Splitting your audience by network is never something you need to think about.

Can I send SMS in Nepali (Devanagari) script?

Yes. Nepali Unicode messages are fully supported. Be aware of the character economics: a standard English SMS allows 160 characters per message segment, while a Unicode message in Devanagari allows only 70 characters per segment, so longer Nepali messages are billed as multiple segments. Many Pokhara businesses get the best of both worlds by writing in Romanised Nepali, which reads naturally to local customers while staying within the 160-character English limit.

How do I integrate bulk SMS into my website or mobile app?

Through our HTTP REST API. You send an authenticated POST request containing the recipient numbers and the message text, and receive a response with a message ID and status for each recipient. Delivery receipts can be pushed to a webhook on your server. The API works with PHP, Laravel, Node.js, Python, Django, .NET, Java, WordPress, and mobile applications. NepTechPal's developers will do the integration for you if you would rather not build it yourself.

What is the difference between promotional and transactional SMS?

Promotional SMS is marketing — offers, discounts, event invitations, and new product announcements. It goes to opted-in recipients within reasonable daytime hours and is subject to Do Not Disturb filtering. Transactional SMS is information the recipient is expecting as part of a service they use — OTPs, payment confirmations, order updates, appointment reminders, and account alerts. Transactional messages use a priority route, deliver around the clock, and are not treated as marketing. Most businesses need both, on separate Sender IDs.

Do SMS credits expire?

Under our standard plans, purchased SMS credits do not expire on a fixed short-term deadline, so a school buying a year of fee-reminder capacity in advance can use it across the full academic session. Specific validity terms are confirmed in writing when you purchase, and your remaining balance is always visible in the dashboard.

Can I schedule SMS campaigns in advance?

Yes. You can schedule a single campaign for a future date and time, or set up recurring sends such as a monthly fee reminder on the first of every month. Scheduling is especially useful for Dashain, Tihar, and New Year campaigns, where the send needs to land at exactly the right moment while your team is busy elsewhere.

How do I know whether my messages were actually delivered?

Every campaign produces a delivery report showing how many messages were delivered, how many failed, and why they failed — invalid number, switched off, or network rejection. Reports are available in the dashboard and through the API, and delivery receipts can be pushed to your own system via webhook so your database always reflects the true delivery status.

Can I use bulk SMS for OTP verification?

Yes, and it is one of the most common uses. OTPs run on the high-priority transactional route with a dedicated Sender ID so codes arrive within seconds, at any hour, without being filtered as marketing. If you run an e-commerce store, a fintech product, a co-operative portal, or any application with user login, we can configure an OTP route and integrate it into your authentication flow.

Service Areas

Bulk SMS Service Across Pokhara & Nepal

We serve businesses, hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and entrepreneurs across Pokhara and beyond. Wherever you are in Nepal, we deliver the same quality.

📍Lakeside (Baidam)📍Newroad📍Prithvi Chowk📍Mahendrapul📍Chipledhunga📍Bagar📍Nayabazar📍Rambazar📍Gairapatan📍Lekhnath📍Hemja📍Pokhara Valley📍Kaski📍Syangja📍Parbat📍Baglung📍Tanahun📍Lamjung📍Myagdi📍Gorkha📍Gandaki Province📍All 77 Districts of Nepal

Not in the list? Contact us — we work with clients across Nepal and internationally.

Start Sending Bulk SMS From Pokhara Today

Tell us your monthly volume and what you want to send, and we will come back with an exact per-SMS rate, a Sender ID plan, and a go-live date. Visit us on Jalpa Road, Pokhara-8, or call and we will handle it over the phone.

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