‘Lanka Challenge 2014’
View(s):Connaissanace de Celyan in partnership with ‘Large Minority’ and the Ministry of Economic Development have started the 6th edition of the ‘Lanka Challenge’; a nine day three wheel adventure taking place in Sri Lanka from 5th to 13th September.
Intrepid travellers from all over the world will once again traverse the spicy island in one of the funkiest modes of transport invented by man-the humble three-wheeler. On this edition, the event will once again explore the Northern Province; wild, adventurous and less travelled territory-where participants can expect even more remote, scenic and challenging roads. The self-drive rickshaw challenge, will give teams of two or three close up and personal experience of some of the most fascinating historical sites and natural delights of the spice island, while raising money for local charities and environmental organizations.
The route started from Minuwangoda last Friday and will cover the areas of Sigirya, Passikudah, Arugmabay, Udawalawe, Nuwara-eliya, Kandy and will end up on the 14th of September in Colombo. Julian Carnall, Co-founder and Organiser of Large Minority, who along with Juan Pardes conceived and organised the event says: ‘After the success of the last five Lanka challenge events, it is only natural to carry on our legacy and continue our meaningful adventure with the sixth edition. We hope to once again captivate the world through our responsible tourism initiatives, which will also include the Tamil speaking areas’.
‘We want to bring positive change and make a difference, but most importantly we want to show the world that Sri Lanka is safe and peaceful place to visit. It is an island endless diversity. It is beautiful, sweet and gentle, exotic and interesting, simply fascinating-we both adore it’ Juan Pardes added.
The event, which is endorsed and supported by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Economic Development, is also a proud partner with Sri Lankan Airlines as the main sponsor for the event and Connaissance de Celyan as the official travel partner. The organisers anticipate a total of 15 teams/35 International participants for the 2014 edition.
