Pharping Hydropower Water Reservoir

Pharping Hydro Power Project is the #first hydro-power project of Nepal and #second of Asia. It is situated in Kathmandu district. Pharping Hydropower Station, commissioned in May, 1911 which was inaugurated by the late king Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah Dev on Monday, 22 May, 1911 ( B.S 1968, 9 Jestha, Monday) at 6: 30 Pm more than 100 years back by switching on lights in Tudhikhel, Kathmandu was established by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher. It was erected with a grant from British Government at a cost of NRs. 0.713 million.It is situated in Kathmandu district, Dakshinkali Municipality. In 2010, it was declared a Living Museum by government of Nepal and was open for public. The Power Station located in Pharping of Kathmandu district, nearly 12 km south from the heart of the city is considered to be the second oldest hydropower station in Asia. The Power Station utilizes spring water from Satmule and Shesh Narayan area. There are two units each with a rated capacity of 250 kW totaling installed capacity of the Power Station to be 500 kW. Currently water from the reservoir lake is used for drinking water supply for Lalitpur District. Water is supplied to places like Bhaisepati, Sainbu, Kupondole, etc. #Guidebook #MeetLocals #travelnepal #PindleNepal #Nepal🇳🇵