Trishuli Hydropower Stationत्रिशूली
One of Nepal's oldest large plants, a peaking run-of-river station at Trishuli Bazaar, Nuwakot. Built with Indian assistance and commissioned in 1967 at 21 MW (6 × 3.5 MW), later upgraded to 24 MW. Owned by NEA.
Installed capacity
24 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Trishuli
Gandaki basin
Location
Nuwakot
Bagmati
Commissioned
1967
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1967
Commissioned (21 MW)
- later
Upgraded to 24 MW
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Trishuli Hydropower Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Trishuli Hydropower Station?+
The Trishuli Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 24 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Trishuli Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Trishuli River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Nuwakot district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Trishuli Hydropower Station?+
The Trishuli Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Trishuli Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Trishuli Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Trishuli Hydropower Station was commissioned in 1967.
Sources & data note
Figures for Trishuli Hydropower Station 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.