Tamakoshi River

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Tamakoshi
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Tamakoshi River at Nayapool
Native nameतामाकोशी  (Nepali)
Location
CountryNepal
ProvinceBagmati Province
CityManthali
Physical characteristics
Source and
 • coordinates27°57′54″N 86°13′9″E / 27.96500°N 86.21917°E / 27.96500; 86.21917
MouthConfluence with Sun Kosi
 • coordinates
27°21′6″N 85°58′58″E / 27.35167°N 85.98278°E / 27.35167; 85.98278Coordinates: 27°21′6″N 85°58′58″E / 27.35167°N 85.98278°E / 27.35167; 85.98278
Length92 km (57 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • left,
 • right

The Tamakoshi River (Nepali: तामाकोशी) is part of the Koshi or Sapt Koshi river system in Nepalese Himalayas. It originates from und rivers close to the Nepal-Tibet border. It flows in southern direction through Bagmati Province in Nepal, namely through Dolakha District and Ramechhap District.

Infrastructures[]

Hydropower[]

  • Just above the confluence of Rolwaling Chu Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project is currently[when?] being constructed, it is projected be the largest hydroelectric plant in Nepal, with a power output equivalent to two-thirds of Nepal's current power generation.[1]
  • Down the river, Khimti Power Plant, which was built between 1996 and 2000 is located in Khimti providing 60 MW.[2][3]
  • Sipring Khola Hydropower Station (10 MW)

References[]

  1. ^ "Upper Tamakoshi project: Completion deadline pushed back again". Retrieved 2017-02-27.
  2. ^ nepalenergyforum.com
  3. ^ "Khimti Power Plant". Himal Power Ltd. Retrieved 1 May 2018.


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