Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Projectसुपर दोर्दी 'ख'
A 54 MW run-of-river plant on the Dordi Khola (a Marsyangdi tributary) in Lamjung, the largest plant built on the Dordi and — at commissioning — the fourth-largest private-sector hydropower project in Nepal after Upper Tamakoshi, Solu Dudhkoshi and Khimti. Developed by People's Hydropower Company Ltd, it anchored the 126 MW Dordi corridor that was energised in 2022–23.
Installed capacity
54 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Dordi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Lamjung
Gandaki
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Originally licensed at 49.6 MW
Capacity later revised up to 54 MW
- 2016
Construction began
- 2023
Commercial operation; 54 MW connected via the Dordi corridor
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Super Dordi 'Kha' 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 Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project?+
The Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 54 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Dordi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project?+
The Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project is developed by People's Hydropower Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Super Dordi 'Kha' Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Super Dordi 'Kha' 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.