Sankhu is an ancient Newari town located at the fringe of Kathmandu valley, 20 km northeast of Ratnapark. In the ancient period, this town was a trade route to Tibet from Kathmandu. The town is idea for studying the traditional ; architecture and culture ofNewari ; community. Sankhu is also home to the temples of Bajrayogini and Shalinadi. Every year, the fair of i Shalinadi tales place in this town when thousands of devotees from different parts of the country come to celebrate. From Sankhu, one could also embark on a short trek to Nagarkot and Melamchi. This legendary village is worth a visit because of its old houses, woodcarven windows and stone water taps.
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