Kulekhani and Markhu are popular weekend destinations in the Makwanpur District of Nepal, located about 33 km southwest of Kathmandu. The area is centered around Indra Sarovar, Nepal's largest man-made lake, which was formed by the Kulekhani Dam for hydropower generation. Markhu is a small, peaceful village sitting on the northwestern shores of this reservoir, serving as the main hub for tourism and accommodation in the
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