Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Projectमाथिल्लो खिम्ती
A 12 MW run-of-river plant on the Khimti Khola in Ramechhap, developed by Himalaya Urja Bikas, upstream of the long-running 60 MW Khimti I plant. The site was identified for development in 2003.
Installed capacity
12 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Khimti Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Ramechhap
Bagmati
Commissioned
2022
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2003
Site identified for development by Himalaya Urja
- 2022
Commissioned and generating to the grid
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) 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 Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project?+
The Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 12 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Khimti Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Ramechhap district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project?+
The Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project is developed by Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project commissioned?+
The Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) Hydropower Project was commissioned in 2022.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Khimti (Upallo Khimti) 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.