Tamakoshi River
The Tamakoshi River (Nepali: तामाकोशी) is part of the Koshi or Sapt Koshi river system in Nepalese Himalayas. It originates from Rongshar Chu und Lapchi Gang rivers close to the Nepal-Tibet border. It flows in southern direction through Bagmati Pradesh in Nepal, namely through Dolakha District and Ramechhap District.
| Tamakoshi | |
|---|---|
 Tamakoshi River at Nayapool | |
| Native name | तामाकोशी |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Pradesh |
| City | Manthali |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Rongshar Chu and Lapchi Gang |
| ⁃ coordinates | 27°57′54″N 86°13′9″E |
| Mouth | Confluence with Sun Kosi |
⁃ coordinates | 27°21′6″N 85°58′58″E |
| Length | 92 km (57 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| ⁃ left | Rolwaling Chu, Khimti Khola |
| ⁃ right | Chyadu Khola |
Hydropower
Two hydropower stations benefit from Tamakoshi River. Just above the confluence of Rolwaling Chu Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project is currently 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]
References
- "Upper Tamakoshi project: Completion deadline pushed back again". Retrieved 2017-02-27.
- nepalenergyforum.com
- "Khimti Power Plant". Himal Power Ltd. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
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