An Italian national Antonio Peretti, has brought the Olympic torch from Italy to Makalu base camp wishing for the peace and prosperity in Nepal.

He traveled from Tumlingtar to the base camp (5600 meters high), a distance of approximately 130 kilometers, with bare feet.

According to tourism entrepreneurs, he set a new record by walking without shoes upto 5600 meters which will help for the publicity of Nepal internationally.

Peretti has trekked in many countries including Brazil, Bolivia, and South Africa among others.

Before visiting Nepal, he had visited Pope Benedict of Vatican city of Rome and Dalai Lama in Dharamshala to take blessing from them for peace in the country.

He arrived here with the Italian Makalu expedition, lead by Mario Vielmo.

He handed over the Olympic torch to Mario Vielmo at Makalu base camp. nepalnews.com pb Apr 27 0