Khimti I Hydropower Plantखिम्ती-१
A 60 MW run-of-river plant on the Khimti Khola (a Tamakoshi tributary) straddling Dolakha and Ramechhap, operated by the Norwegian-led Himal Power Ltd under a build-own-operate-transfer agreement. Commercial operation began 11 July 2000 — one of Nepal's first large foreign-funded plants.
Installed capacity
60 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Khimti Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Dolakha
Bagmati
Commissioned
2000
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 26 Jun 1996
Construction began
- 11 Jul 2000
Commercial operation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Khimti I Hydropower Plant: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Khimti I Hydropower Plant?+
The Khimti I Hydropower Plant has an installed capacity of 60 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Khimti I Hydropower Plant on?+
The project is on the Khimti Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Dolakha district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Khimti I Hydropower Plant?+
The Khimti I Hydropower Plant is developed by Himal Power Ltd (foreign-funded).
What is the status of the Khimti I Hydropower Plant?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Khimti I Hydropower Plant commissioned?+
The Khimti I Hydropower Plant was commissioned in 2000.
Sources & data note
Figures for Khimti I Hydropower Plant 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.