Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Projectसिम्बुवा खोला
A 70.3 MW high-head run-of-river project on the Simbuwa Khola in Phaktanglung Rural Municipality, Taplejung, with a gross head of about 900 m, one of several large projects in the Tamor basin.
Installed capacity
70 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Simbuwa Khola (Tamor)
Koshi basin
Location
Taplejung
Koshi
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.
- Under construction
High-head scheme under development in the Tamor basin
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Simbuwa 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 Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 70 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Simbuwa Khola (Tamor) River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Taplejung district, Koshi Province.
Who is developing the Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
The Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project is developed by Simbuwa River Hydropower Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Simbuwa Khola Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Simbuwa 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.