Sankhu (Nepal Bhasa: साँखु, alternative name: Sakwa (Nepal Bhasa: 𑐳𑐎𑑂𑐰 ‎/सक्व)) is the ancient Newar town located in the north-eastern corner of Kathmandu Valley which is about 17 km from the city center of Kathmandu.

Sankhu is a traditional Newar settlement located in the North East of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, and was inscribed on the tentative World Heritage List in 2008. The April and May 2015 earthquakes had a devastating effect on the historic settlements of the Kathmandu Valley, and Sankhu was one of the most severely affected communities, with ...

Sankhu is the ancient Newar town located in the north-eastern corner of Kathmandu Valley which is about 17 km from the city center of Kathmandu. Sankhu was formerly divided into three Village Development Committee, namely, Pukhulachhi, Suntol and Bajrayogini.

Sankhu is the ancient small beautiful newar village located just 17 km from Kathmandu valley. It is famous for its sankha shaped town structure. It is one of the best attraction place for both national and international tourist and also good for hiking too.

lush green forests that surround Sankhu are worth looking into, as they are peaceful and magical, with many creatures and birds that make the forest their home. This charming destination in Nepal has a wonderful mixture of culture, tradition, history and spectacular beauty to share with visitors.

In The Sacred Town of Sankhu: The Anthropology of Newar Ritual, Religion, and Society in Nepal, Bal Gopal Shrestha has undertaken the impressive task of detailing the ritual life of Sankhu, a ‘traditional’ Newar town located eighteen kilometers northeast of Kathmandu.

Sankhu is a small village in the east of the Kathmandu Valley, in Nepal. It is a sacred site of Buddhism associated with Vajrayogini, as well as an important Hindu shrine. It is considered one of the oldest of the Kathmandu Valley and records go back as far as the 5th century AD.

Sankhu is a historic city located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It lies about 17 kilometers northeast of the capital city. Sankhu is also known for its rich Newari culture, which is reflected in its architecture, food, and festivals. The Newars are an indigenous community of Nepal who have their own distinct language, culture, and traditions.

Sankhu, a ‘traditional’ Newar town located eighteen kilometers northeast of Kathmandu. Sankhu boasts a notable history in the Kathmandu Valley as a commercial center on the overland trading route to Tibet. After the construction in the late 1950s of roads that bypassed the town, Sankhu’s political and economic import in the Valley waned.

Feb 4, 2023 · Sankhu is a historical Newar town located in the north-eastern corner of Kathmandu Valley, approximately 17 km from the city center of Kathmandu. It has recently been declared as Shankharapur Municipality after merging three Village Development Committees (VDCs) namely Pukhulachhi, Suntol and Bajrayogini, and other neighboring VDCs.