Namaste Sindhupalchowk

Hydropower in Sindhupalchowk

Sindhupalchowk is a beautiful district in Nepal with many rivers and mountains. The major source of electricity for the country is a river that originated from the mountains. This is because they can build dams to use the rivers' power to create electricity with hydropower plants.

  • Sindhupalchowk has many features that make it perfect for hydropower, like rivers, streams, and hills.
  • Since it's close to Kathmandu, the electricity can be easily sent to the city.
  • One big hydropower project is the Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project, which will create a lot of electricity. This project also brings jobs and improvements to the area.
  • Not only are there individual hydropower plants, but Sindhupalchowk is also a center for developing new hydropower technology. They care about protecting the environment while they build these projects. 


In short, Sindhupalchowk uses its natural resources with new technology to create electricity for Nepal in a sustainable way. This is important for Nepal's future, and Sindhupalchowk plays a key role!

List of power stations in Sindhupachowk district

  1. Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant
  2. Upper Bhote Koshi (Bhote Koshi Power Plant)
  3. Sunkoshi Hydropower
  4. Indrawati lll Hydropower
  5. Chaku Khola Hydropower
  6. Lower Chaku Khola Hydropower
  7. Bhairab Kunda Khola Hydropower
  8. Baramchi Khola Hydropower
  9. Middle Chaku Khola Hydropower
  10. Jhyari Khola Hydropower
  11. Madhya Bhotekoshi Hydropower
  12. Upper Hadi Khola Hydroelectric
  13. Gelun Khola Hydropower
  14. Liping Khola Hydropower
  15. Upper Balephi 'A' Hydropower