Corporate Profile & Heritage

Pioneering Clean Power Infrastructure with Engineering Excellence

Founded with a vision to unlock the immense hydrological potential of the Himalayan mountain basins, Yaru Hydro Power develops, constructs, and operates utility-grade clean energy assets that power national progress.

A Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited Group Company

Our Mission

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Our Vision

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Core Values

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Group Structure

Backed by Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited

Yaru Hydro Power is a member of the Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro group — a Nepal-based hydropower developer established in 2073 B.S. and converted to a public limited company in 2080 B.S., with its corporate office at Putalisadak, Kathmandu.

Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited

Parent Company · Public Limited · Est. 2073 B.S.

Under the leadership of Chairperson Mr. Bishnu Kumar Maden, the group combines technical expertise, strong governance, and sustainable practices — harnessing Nepal's immense hydropower potential to contribute to national energy security and long-term economic development.

Sustainability

Minimizing environmental impact while maximizing clean energy output.

Community Engagement

Supporting and uplifting local communities around project areas.

Transparency & Governance

Maintaining trust with investors, partners, and stakeholders.

Innovation & Efficiency

Adopting modern technologies and industry best practices.

Group Flagship Project

Upper Junbesi Khola Hydropower Project

Solududhkunda Rural Municipality–2, Solukhumbu — developed and operated by Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited.

Survey and generation licenses secured
Power purchase agreement (PPA) signed
Grid connection approval obtained
Civil construction commenced 2081 B.S.
Testing & commissioning targeted 2083 B.S.

5.875 MW

Installed Capacity

33.30 GWh

Annual Energy

3.60 m³/s

Design Discharge

150+

Local Employment

Executive Board

Leadership with Decades of Proven Track Record

Our multidisciplinary board combines world-class hydraulic engineering expertise, institutional infrastructure financing, and international ESG governance.

Pratap Gurung

Chairman

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Occupational HSE

Zero-Harm Culture Across All Active Construction Sites

Safety is not a checklist — it is the cornerstone of our engineering philosophy. From underground tunnel headings to high-voltage switchyards, we uphold rigorous safety protocols.

Mandatory daily safety toolbox meetings, gas monitoring in underground tunnels, and 100% PPE enforcement.

Certified geotechnical instrumentation monitoring rock mass displacement, groundwater pressures, and dam crest stability.

Continuous emergency preparedness drills with local community disaster management committees.

Operational footprint

Where we operate

Our Kathmandu headquarters and the Yaru Khola Hydroelectric Project site in Gorkha, Gandaki Province — toggle between locations on the map below.

Locations

Project & Company Map

Selected Location

Yaru Khola Hydroelectric Project — Gorkha

Kerauja, Sirdibas and Uiya, Gorkha District, Gandaki Province, Nepal

Latitude: 28.3014

Longitude: 84.9167

Pratap Gurung

Chairman

Chairman's Message

At Yarū Hydropower, we believe Nepal’s water resources can power a cleaner, stronger, and more prosperous future.
Our commitment is to develop hydropower projects with integrity, sustainability, innovation, and responsibility, while creating lasting value for our communities, partners, and nation.
Together, we are turning Nepal’s natural potential into sustainable energy and meaningful progress.

Pratap Gurung

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