You Will Thank Us - Some tips About Visit To Kaskikot You Need To Know

Where is and How to get there ?

Kaskikot is located 12 kilometers west of Pokhara, north of Phewa Lake in Annapurna Massif and behind Sarangkot. It falls on the trekking route of Annapurna region. At an altitude of 1788 meters, Mounted Ridge, Kaskikot offers recreational Himalayan views. To the north of Kaskikot, Dhaulagiri can be seen in the far west. The Annapurna mountain range is clearly visible on this side. To the east, the village overlooks the town of Pokhara on Phewa Lake.You can reach Kaskikot by bus in an hour and you can reach it by your own vehicles or you can reach by Taxi. There are two ways to go to Kaskikot. Kaskikot divides its territory with Sarangkot, Chapakot, Dhikurpokhari, and Hemja.Kaskikot in Kaski, Gandaki Zone of the Western Development Region of NepalThe existing village development committee. You Will Thank Us - Smoe tips About Visit To Kaskikot You Need To Know.The village has historical and religious tourist sites like Guptika Temple, Kulmandan Shahkal's Palace and other ruins, Bhumesthan Temple, Khadkagaonkot, Deurali Temple, etc. Kaskikot is connected by bus route. In addition to buses, local agricultural transport jeeps also provide semi-reliable transportation services. There are four rough motors connecting Kaskikot. The main road connects Kaskikot to Pokhara and Sarangkot. Another road runs along the seafront of Phewa Lake, connecting Naudanda [Christ Road] to Guntechaur in the middle of the hill.

Smoe Intresting Facts and History of Kaskikot

Before the unification of Nepal, western Nepal was divided into 24 small states, one of which was Kaski.The ruins of the old palace of the rulers are still in Kaski Kot. This historic kingdom was the early birthplace of the Shah dynasty. Kulmandan Shah Khad was a ruler who established his kingdom in the western kingdom. His descendant Dravya Shah was the first person to establish the Gurkha, which is a great source of Gurkha warriors.During the Dashain holiday, various cultural events can be seen here. The Kalika Temple of Kaskikot is housed in a historic palace located at the top of a hill (1700 m). During Nava Durga, Dashain and Chaitra Dashain, Kaski Guthi organization organizes worship of Goddess Durga Bhavani. Many people gather at the Kaskikot temple during Dashain Phulpati and Chaitra Dashain.

Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas are clearly visible in the northern part, while Kaskikot is a tourist destination. There are hotels and guest houses in Deurali and Mala, Nepal. The milk collection center is located at Guntechaur, which supplies milk to Pokhara. There are also small industries such as poultry farming and handicrafts. General stores provide essential items such as oil, sugar, and salt to the community.The Casket Women's Financial Institution, founded by Krishna Poudel, has about 1,000 members. The Kalika Community Development Organization in Guntechaur is involved in the development of the village. Numerous organizations and youth clubs also organize various cultural and development activities around the village. Cultural societies around the villages are conventionally established and are worth the visit One can have Hiked to this hill you will find the different ethnic communities around it. The dramatic change of colors after the sunrise on the Annapurna gives you the experience of natural beauty as well as which can easily lift your heart.

Education

There are primary schools in each ward. There is Kalika Higher Secondary School, the only higher education located in Mandradhuga up to class 12. Other perfect deaf lower secondary schools are up to class 8. There is also a private school, called Shree Vishwajyoti English School. Are up to class 8
There is a general health post equipped with primary medicine, which runs monthly health camps around the village. Some health sub-posts offer free treatment and vaccinations to children.

Some Activites of Kaskikot

Cooking delicious Nepalese food (mostly vegetarian) with fresh ingredients from the back yard
Making the famous cell rotis in a traditional way in the earth-floor kitchen
Trying out the village’s daily farmer’s life according to the season: visiting vegetable garden & chicken farm, planting or harvesting rice and millet
Hiking to the temple on top of the Kaskikot hill
A one day mini trek on the surrounding hills
Sing and dance show of mother group (a 10 dollar donation per person is higly recommended)
Driving to the market OR visiting the village school.
Kaskikot is on the way to Annapurna Basecamp, Australian camp and other trekking starting points. It is also close to the Sarangot peak, a paraglider’s favourite destination.
In general life in the village is safe, and you should be able to eat anything offered without problems. So far we have had zero reported food related problem’s in this village. Food is basic but delicious Hindu food, prepared fresh from the house garden and freshly milked buffalo milk. A basic dinner is dal baht, a combo platter with lentil soup, rice, rotis and various other delicacies like pickled vegetables and of course curry.
Drink only bottled water, even if the locals use tap water. Our hosts know that traveller’s need safe water to drink, and you can buy more from the village shop.