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 |
Infrastructures
Hydropower
- 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]
- Sipring Khola Hydropower Station (10 MW)
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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