Rajbiraj, Mar 20:   Govinda Prasad Saha “Ajad” of Rajbiraj Municipality, Ward No. 4 who set out on an All-Nepal Bicycle Tour on February 29 with the message” The 21st Century- a century of art and peace” reached here Sunday after starting his tour from Ilam.

Mr. Azad said he reached here after completing the first leg of his journey which took him to Ilam, Birtamod, Damak, Itahari and Dharan also. He said he organised an exhibition of his paintings in Ilam and Dharan.

The youth was given a hearty welcome by the Rajbiraj Jaycees when he arrived here on completion of the first leg of the six-month tour.

Saha says he intends to wrap up the tour in Kathmandu after reaching Tanakpur of Mahendranagar. He intends to complete the tour in six months.

Saha says he went on the tour to promote brotherhood and fraternity among the Nepalese with the message of conservation and promotion of art and culture.