The base camp of Tilicho Lake and Thorangla Pass in the Manang district have been successfully connected to Nepal’s national power grid. This significant development enhances the accessibility and livability of one of Nepal’s popular trekking destinations, located at an altitude of 4,250 meters in Khangsar, within Manang Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9.
According to Kul Man Ghising, Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), power is now being supplied through a 50-KVA distribution transformer installed at the Tilicho Lake base camp. This connection is part of NEA’s broader initiative to electrify religious and tourism sites across Nepal.
Chyolpa Gurung, Chairperson of Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9, highlighted the benefits of the new electricity supply. “It has made life easier for trekkers heading to Tilicho Lake and for the local residents. Power consumption has increased, and we now use electricity for various household purposes,” Gurung shared.
The NEA is also operating two small hydropower plants in Manang: the 45-KW Chame Small Hydropower Plant and the 80-KW Manang Small Hydropower Plant, which provide power to the district. Raju Mahato, Chief of the NEA Manang Distribution Centre, noted that these facilities serve as backups, ensuring uninterrupted power supply even when there are disruptions in the national grid.
This electrification project is expected to not only improve the living standards of local communities but also enhance the trekking experience for visitors, further boosting the region’s tourism potential.