Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Projectघुन्सा खोला
A 77.5 MW run-of-river project on the Ghunsa Khola in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality, Taplejung, near the Kanchenjunga region, developed by Remit Hydro Ltd. Its financing closed in 2025 with a commissioning target around 2030.
Installed capacity
78 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Ghunsa Khola (Tamor)
Koshi basin
Location
Taplejung
Koshi
Expected online
2030
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2025
Financial closure completed (~Rs 12.7 billion)
- 2030
Targeted commissioning
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 78 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Ghunsa Khola (Tamor) River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Taplejung district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project is developed by Remit Hydro Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric Project is expected to be commissioned around 2030, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Ghunsa Khola Hydroelectric 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.