Shangri-la Development Bank Hosts 4th Annual Cycle Rally in Kathmandu
7th June 2026, Kathmandu
Shangri-la Development Bank Limited successfully organized the 4th Shangri-la Cycling Rally in Kathmandu to mark World Environment Day 2026.
Shangri-la Bank Cycle Rally
The community event witnessed enthusiastic participation from approximately 1500 cyclists. This massive turnout highlights the expanding public support for sustainable transportation and localized environmental awareness.
Tracing the 14-Kilometer Cycling Route Across Kathmandu Valley
The structured cycling rally commenced early in the morning from Alice Reception located in Gairidhara. The riders followed a comprehensive 14-kilometer route that navigated through several high-traffic commercial and historical hubs across the capital city.
The route guided the participants smoothly through Narayanchaur, Darbar Marg, Sundhara, and Tripureshwar before heading toward the Maitighar Mandala. From there, the cyclists pressed onward through New Baneshwor, Old Baneshwor, Gaushala, and Ratopul.
The final legs of the journey took the crowd past Jain Bhawan, Naxal Bhagwati, and Bhatbhateni. The riders also passed directly by the Shangri-la Development Bank Central Office in Baluwatar before concluding back at the starting point in Gairidhara.
Enthusiastic Participation and Official Lucky Draw Awards
The gathered assembly of cyclists was formally welcomed at the venue by Lisa Sherchan, an active Board Member of Shangri-la Development Bank Limited.
To add an element of excitement to the environmental campaign, the organizers conducted a promotional lucky draw segment for all registered riders. During the ceremony, participant Anju Parajuli won a brand-new bicycle.
The grand prize was formally handed over by Suyog Shrestha, Chief Executive Officer of the bank. Additionally, numerous other participants walked away with attractive gift hampers distributed during the closing stages of the program.
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Fostering a Strong Cycling Culture and Protecting the Environment
The annual cycling rally has been a consistent feature of the corporate social responsibility calendar for the financial institution. The bank has successfully organized this green gathering every year since 2079 BS.
The initiative is designed to achieve several critical community milestones, including:
- Promoting cycling as a viable, carbon-neutral mode of daily transport
- Raising public awareness about immediate urban environmental protection
- Encouraging healthy, active lifestyle practices among city residents
- Supporting long-term climate change mitigation efforts in urban valleys
The bank leadership believes that financial institutions must play an active role in environmental stewardship. By transforming a regular weekend morning into a massive green campaign, they continue to inspire sustainable living habits.
Expanding Banking Network and Core Institutional Commitments
Shangri-la Development Bank Limited continues to support these large-scale public initiatives while aggressively expanding its financial footprint across the nation.
The development bank currently serves its diverse retail and corporate customer base through a robust network of 109 branch offices and 30 ATMs nationwide.
The corporate leadership emphasized its unwavering commitment to maintaining strong corporate governance, prudent risk management, and rigorous internal control systems.
By balancing financial growth with active community engagement, the institution aims to remain a resilient, customer-centric organization. The success of the 4th cycling rally underscores the rising public demand for sustainable green initiatives throughout Nepal.
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