Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project
A 65 MW run-of-river project on the Kali Gandaki River in Myagdi, reported under construction in early 2025 as one of a cluster of about 11 hydropower projects building ~390 MW across the district.
Installed capacity
65 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Kali Gandaki
Gandaki basin
Location
Myagdi
Gandaki
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.
- 2025
Under construction
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Kaligandaki 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 Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 65 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Kali Gandaki River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Myagdi district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project is developed by Private sector (IPP) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Kaligandaki Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Kaligandaki 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.