Kaskikot

Kaskikot (Nepali: कास्कीकोट), is a village of Kaski District of Gandaki Zone, Nepal. Kaski district was named from the same VDC. It was one of the kingdom during 22/24 Municipalities era. This village is the start point of Shah Dynasty in Nepal. A remain palace still exists as one of the recognized Hindu Shrine just on the top of the hill. During Dasain holidays various cultural events take place there.

It just lies north of Fewa Lake and West of Pokhara after Sarangkot. The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1788m with panoramic Himalayan views. From Kaskikot, on the northern direction Dhawalagiri can be seen in the far west. Annapurna range is clearly visible on the same side. On the Eastern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara after panoramic Fewa lake. The population is nearly 9 thousand. Majority of people depends in agriculture.With majority of Brahmin, Chhetri, Thakuri, Magar, and Dalits resides in Kaskikot.

Important Places in Kaskikot
1. Kaskikot Ancient Palace ( Shaktipith:Gupta Kalika Temple) 3. Khadgaukot
4. Deurali
5. Guntechour
6. Chilimdanda
7. Paharepani (Mandradhunga)
8. Kaule
9. Pame 10.Dhokamukh
11.Raikar