Tamakoshi River

Tamakoshi
Tamakoshi River at Nayapool
Native name	तामाकोशी
Location
Country	Nepal
Province	Bagmati Province
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

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 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 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.
• Down the river, Khimti Power Plant, which was built between 1996 and 2000 is located in Khimti providing 60 MW.
• Sipring Khola Hydropower Station (10 MW)