Liglige race resumes
Summary
The historic Liglige race will resume on October 15 after a two-year suspension, with Palungtar Municipality organizing the 12th edition in Gorkha. The event aims to promote tourism and adventure sports in the Palungtar and wider Gorkha area.
Key Points
- Palungtar Municipality has decided to hold the 12th Liglige race competition on October 15 after the event was suspended for two years.
- The race will start at Chepeghat and finish at Ligligkot, covering about 13.8 kilometers.
- Mayor Bibas Chintan said the municipality wants to promote tourism and develop Palungtar and Gorkha as destinations for adventure sports and historical tourism.
- The race preserves a historical tradition linked to Drabya Shah, who became king of Ligligkot after winning the race in 1616.
