Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Projectनिलगिरी खोला-२ (क्यास्केड)
A 71 MW run-of-river cascade plant at Narchang, Annapurna Rural Municipality, Myagdi, developed by Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Company Ltd. The largest hydropower project built in Myagdi, in operation since 6 April 2024.
Installed capacity
71 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Nilgiri Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Myagdi
Gandaki
Commissioned
2024
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 6 Apr 2024
In operation; connected to grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) 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 Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project?+
The Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 71 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Nilgiri Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project?+
The Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project is developed by Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2024.
Sources & data note
Figures for Nilgiri Khola II (Cascade) 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.