Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project
A 23.68 MW run-of-river project on the Tatopani Khola in Dhading, Bagmati Province, developed by Jalshakti Hydro Company Ltd. It holds a generation licence and is listed as under construction in the Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) register; detailed milestone dates are not yet published.
Installed capacity
24 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Tatopani Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Dhading
Bagmati
Expected online
TBD
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.
- Licensed
Generation licence issued; listed as under construction (IPPAN register)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Ilep (Tatopani) 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 Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project?+
The Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 24 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Tatopani Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Dhading district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project?+
The Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project is developed by Jalshakti Hydro Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Ilep (Tatopani) Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Ilep (Tatopani) 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.