Salinadi Shree swasthani Temple, a religious place.

Sankhu is the ancient Newari town located in the north-east corner of Kathmandu Valley it is about 17 km from tourist hub Thamel, Kathmandu. It is a 1-hour drive by car from Tourist hub of Thamel. Sankhu is also known as Shankharapur for its famous ancient Sankha-shaped town structure. Where the Month of Magh in the Nepalese calendar, Sali Nadi is like an attractive place for Hindu devotees. As Hindus in Nepal worship goddess Swasthani and read the story about her, many Hindu devotees take fasting for a month and worship the Swasthani goddess. Sankhu is also famous for Sali Nadi Mela. It is a small town, from where you can start hiking to Nagarkot's viewpoint every time.