A unique bike expedition, organized by the governments of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, along with the Royal Thai Monastery, will see armed forces personnel from the three countries journey from Lumbini, Nepal to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The expedition, set to commence in October, will trace the historic Buddhist Circuit, covering significant sites associated with Gautam Buddha. This international event aims to strengthen ties between the nations while promoting cultural heritage and spiritual tourism.
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- Event Overview: Armed forces personnel from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka will participate in a bike expedition tracing the Buddhist Circuit from Lumbini to Colombo.
- Organizers: The expedition is organized jointly by the governments of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Royal Thai Monastery.
- Route Details: The bike journey will start in Lumbini, Nepal, and end in Colombo, Sri Lanka, covering significant locations associated with Gautam Buddha.
- Covered Regions in India: The expedition will pass through seven Indian states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
- Navy Involvement: The Indian Navy will support the crossing of the Indian Ocean, facilitating the bikers’ journey from Chennai to Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna district.
- Duration: The bike ride will start in the second week of October and is expected to be completed by the first week of November.
- Participants: A total of 21 bikers from the security forces of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka will participate in the expedition.
- Flag-Off and Welcome Ceremonies: Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, will flag off the expedition in Lumbini. Additional welcome ceremonies are planned in each Indian state, with the presence of respective Chief Ministers.
- Sri Lankan Reception: Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, the bikers will be welcomed by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, with the closing ceremony attended by the President.
- Purpose: The expedition aims to promote cultural heritage and spiritual tourism while fostering strong bilateral relationships among the three nations.
