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AROUND THE WORLD IN 11 YEARS On November 29, 1998 I set out on an 11 year long journey to capture my dream, the dream of riding 390,000-kilometres around the world on my bicycle to spread the message of peace and hope for my country and for the world. This mission is not about material gain or international fame. It's simply about spreading the message of peace.If you see a Nepalese guy panting and puffing on a bicycle with a sticker "I ride therefore I am" please yield and for one second think about how you as an individual can contribute to world peace. This is my tenth year and I have already toured 126 countries and hope to complete the world tour in a total of 11 years. During my tour, I visit schools and clubs in different communities and like to speak about peace, respect for other religions and cultures, living in harmony, respect for human rights and democratic values. I like to meet civic leaders and exchange views. After graduation from college, I worked as a school teacher and participated in the Democracy Movement in Nepal in 1990. I was arrested and imprisoned many times for my political activism. It had a deep impact on me and I decided to embark on a world tour spreading the message of Peace. I began my journey with only 100 Nepalese Rupees ( One Euro ) given to me by my mother. I have no official sponsor and have thus far been able to pursue my dream through the kindness and generosity of the many strangers who have befriended me along the way. When I began my journey ten years ago, many people did not believe that such a trip was possible and said that I would get no further than India. As of August 2008 I have visited 126 countries in Asia, Asia Pacific, North America, Central America, South America ,Caribbean , African, Middle East and the Europe. I would like to climb Mount Everest in 2010 bringing the national flags of all the countries I will have visited by then to the summit. Please support my journey of peace.
Peace is in action, Include all people.
If you want to find out where I am currently, please Click below at the "Where is Pushkar" section.
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