Hydropower Site Survey in Lamjung: Kisedi Khola Flow Measurement Experience
In the month of April, our team of five civil engineering students set off on a field visit from Kathmandu to Shera Bazar, Lamjung. The main objective was to identify the best possible alignment for the Kisedi Khola Small Hydropower Project, including a preliminary discharge measurement and a reconnaissance survey for intake and powerhouse locations. Our journey began early in the morning. After purchasing bus tickets worth Rs. 745 from the Lotshe Mall ticket counter in Kathmandu, we boarded a microbus from Kalanki around 7:30 am. Due to ongoing road extension works near Muglin, we encountered traffic congestion, dust, and uneven road surfaces, which made the travel slightly hectic. By around 2:30 pm, we reached Udipur—just a little ahead of Besisahar—and got off there. From Udipur, we hired a Bolero jeep (Rs. 150 per person) and headed towards Shera Bazar. The ride took approximately 30 minutes through scenic and slightly rugged rural terrain. Upon arrival, we met with the ...