Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Projectकालीगण्डकी गर्ज जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 180 MW (reoptimised from 164 MW) peaking run-of-river project on the Kali Gandaki River at Dana, Myagdi, developed by a private consortium (Sanghai Group, Vishal Group, G.L. Pradhan). It secured financial closure with a Laxmi Bank-led banking consortium funding ~75% of cost and is in early/pre-construction works, with completion targeted by June 2029.
Installed capacity
180 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Kali Gandaki
Gandaki basin
Location
Myagdi
Gandaki
Expected online
2029
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.
- 2023
PPA signed with NEA
- 2025
Financial closure; early construction works
- 2029Planned
Expected completion (June)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Kaligandaki Gorge 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 Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project?+
The Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 180 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Kali Gandaki River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project?+
The Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project is developed by Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. (private (ipp)), with Sanghai Group, Vishal Group, G.L. Pradhan; Laxmi Bank-led financing.
What is the status of the Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project is expected to be commissioned around 2029, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Kaligandaki Gorge 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.