‘Tour de Lumbini: Pedal for Peace 2026’ Cycling Rally from Kathmandu to Lumbini Begins on Vaisakh 15

From Vaisakh 15 to 19, Nepal will host the ‘Tour de Lumbini: Pedal for Peace 2026’ cycling rally, travelling from Kathmandu to Lumbini. This campaign aims to spread a message of peace, coexistence, and reconstruction across the world. Founder Megh Ale emphasized, ‘The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran tensions have heightened the importance of peace initiatives.’ (April 28, Kathmandu)

With the goal of promoting peace throughout Nepal, the ‘Tour de Lumbini: Pedal for Peace 2026’ has been organized. According to founder Megh Ale, the cycling journey from Kathmandu to Lumbini will take place from Vaisakh 15 to 19. The event will see active participation from cyclists both local and international, youth, representatives from the corporate sector, and media professionals.

Since its inception in 2012, this campaign has continuously worked to convey messages of peace, coexistence, and reconstruction to the public. Aiming to broadcast the message of peace globally from Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha, the campaign holds a long-term goal of establishing Nepal as an international ‘Center of Peace’.

Ale highlighted Nepal’s strategic location between two major economies, India and China, which presents a significant opportunity for the country to play a vital role in global peace efforts. This year’s edition will particularly focus on the active involvement of youth. During a press conference, Ale noted, ‘In the context of increasing instability caused by conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and US-Iran tensions, peace campaigns like this have become even more crucial.’