Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi)माथिल्लो भोटेकोशी
A 45 MW run-of-river plant on the Bhote Koshi River in Sindhupalchok, owned by Bhote Koshi Power Company (US-led Panda Energy / IFC investment). It was Nepal's first privately, foreign-funded run-of-river project, in commercial operation from 24 January 2001.
Installed capacity
45 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Bhote Koshi
Koshi basin
Location
Sindhupalchok
Bagmati
Commissioned
2001
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1997–2000
Constructed
- 24 Jan 2001
Commercial operation date
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi): key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi)?+
The Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) has an installed capacity of 45 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) on?+
The project is on the Bhote Koshi River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Sindhupalchok district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi)?+
The Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) is developed by Bhote Koshi Power Company Pvt. Ltd (foreign-funded).
What is the status of the Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi)?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) commissioned?+
The Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) was commissioned in 2001.
Sources & data note
Figures for Bhote Koshi Power Plant (Upper Bhotekoshi) 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.