Dordi Khola Hydropower Projectदोर्दी खोला
A 27 MW run-of-river plant at Chiti, Besisahar Municipality, Lamjung, on the Dordi Khola (a Marsyangdi tributary). Developed by Himalayan Power Partner Ltd and built by NRN Infrastructure & Development, it was among the first plants energised through the Dordi corridor.
Installed capacity
27 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Dordi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Lamjung
Gandaki
Commissioned
2022
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 30 Sep 2022
Commercial production began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Dordi Khola Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Dordi Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Dordi Khola Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 27 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Dordi Khola Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Dordi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Dordi Khola Hydropower Project?+
The Dordi Khola Hydropower Project is developed by Himalayan Power Partner Ltd (HPPL) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Dordi Khola Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Dordi Khola Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Dordi Khola Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2022.
Sources & data note
Figures for Dordi Khola Hydropower Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.