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On January 26, 2025, I (Nitin Sonawane) will begin a 205-day Gandhi Peace Walk, starting from the Gandhi Statue in San Francisco by walk
- This journey will take me across the USA, passing through cities like:
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Chicago
- Washington, D.C.
- Duration: 205 days, culminating on August 18, 2025.
- Distance: More than 4,000 miles by walk (~9 million steps).
- Coverage:
- 19 states
- 26 major cities
In Washington, D.C., I hope to meet the President of the United States of America to share a message of humanity that I have experienced across the world. After this, I will embark on my next walk in Russia.
Why This Walk Matters
In these challenging times, marked by global insecurity, I feel a deep calling to:
- Walk through countries such as the USA, Russia, China, Iran, and Israel.
- Carry a pure intention of peace.
- Touch hearts of people and also those in positions of power.
- Inspire a shift toward harmony and nonviolence.
What I Will Do on This Journey
- Engage Communities:
- Meet people along the way—on roads, in organizations, and within communities.
- Invite them to join me, even for a few steps, in this movement for peace.
- Inspire Youth:
- Visit schools, colleges, and universities to:
- Share experiences.
- Spread the message of nonviolence.
- Visit schools, colleges, and universities to:
- Media Outreach:
- Regular updates through:
- Website
- Social media
- YouTube channel
- Ensure the message of the Gandhi Peace Walk reaches a global audience.
- Regular updates through:
Your Support Makes a Difference
This walk is made possible by the belief and support of countless individuals—both known and unknown—who share the dream of a peaceful world.
Walking with hope for global harmony, I take this step forward, trusting in your kind support to make it impactful.
Ways to Support:
- Join the walk for a few steps or miles.
- Host me during my journey.
- Amplify my message through your networks.
- Donate to sustain the mission.
Together, let us walk toward a world where peace prevails.
cities and dates
- 1. San Francisco (CA),
- 26 jan
- 2. San Jose (CA),
- 29 jan
- 3. Fresno (CA),
- 8 Feb
- 4. Bakersfield (CA),
- 14th feb
- 5. Los Angeles (CA),
- 21 feb
- 6. San Diego (CA),
- 5 march
- 7. Phoenix (AZ),
- 25th March
- 8. Gilbert (AZ),
- 29 march
- 9. Santa Fe (NM),
- 19 April
- 10. Amarillo (TX),
- 1 May
- 11. Elk city (TX),
- 8 May
- 12. Oklahoma City
- 13 may
- 13. Dallas (TX),
- 24 May
- 14. Saratoga (NY),
- 6 Jan
- 15. Memphis (TN),
- 18 Jan
- 16. Nashvil
- 26 Jan
- 17. Louisville (KY),
- 4 July
- 18. Indianapolis (IN) ,
- 19 July
- 19. Chicago (IL),
- 16 July
- 20. Columbus (OH),
- 30 July
- 21. Pittsburgh (PA),
- 7 August
- 22. Washington (D.C.).
- 18 August
Frist phase San Francisco to San Diego
- Day 1 (26 Jan 2025):
- San Francisco (Gandhi Statue) to San Mateo – 38km
- Day 2 (27 Jan 2025):
- San Mateo to Palo Alto – 30km
- Day 3 (28 Jan 2025):
- Palo Alto to Santa Clara – 20km
- Day 4 (29 Jan 2025):
- Santa Clara to San Jose – 35km
- Day 5 (30 Jan 2025):
- San Jose to Morgan Hill – 30km
- Day 6 (31 Jan 2025):
- Morgan Hill to Gilroy – 25km
- Day 7 (1 Feb 2025):
- Gilroy to Hollister – 30km
- Day 8 (2 Feb 2025):
- Hollister to Bear Valley School 45km
- Day 9 (3 Feb 2025):
- Bear Valley School to Lonoak – 40km
- Day 10 (4 Feb 2025):
- Lonoak to (36.15545, -120.63732) – 40km
- Day 11 (5 Feb 2025):
- 36.15545, -120.63732 to Coalinga- 33km
- Day 12 (6 Feb 2025):
- Coalinga to Five Points – 45km
- Day 13 (7 Feb 2025):
- Five Points to Raisin City 35km
- Day 14 (8 Feb 2025):
- Raisin City to Fresno 30km
- Day 15 (9 Feb 2025):
- Rest day in Fresno
- Day 16 (10 Feb 2025):
- Fresno to Selma – 35km
- Day 17 (11 Feb 2025):
- Selma to Visalia 50km
- Day 18 (12 Feb 2025):
- Visalia to Porterville 50km
- Day 19 (13 Feb 2025):
- Porterville to Jasmin 40km
- Day 20 (14 Feb 2025):
- Jasmin to Bakersfield 50km
- Day 21 (15 Feb 2025):
- Bakersfield rest day
- Day 22 (16 Feb 2025):
- Bakersfield to Arvin – 35k
- Day 23 (17 Feb 2025):
- Arvin to (34.92438, -118.83758) 40km
- Day 24 (18 Feb 2025):
- (34.92438, -118.83758) To Tumble Inn 45km
- Day 25 (19 Feb 2025):
- Tumble Inn to Martins – 28km
- Day 26 (20 Feb 2025):
- Martins to Santa Clarita 35km
- Day 27 (21 Feb 2025):
- Santa Clarita to Valley Sikh Temple 35km
- Day 28 (22 Feb 2025):
- Valley Sikh Temple to SRF Lake Shrine (email for reservation) 30km
- Day 29 (23 Feb 2025):
- SRF Lake Shrine to Nipponzan Temple 35km
- Day 30 (24 Feb 2025):
- Nipponzan Temple to las Angles downtown 20km
- Day 31 (25 Feb 2025):
- LA rest day
- Day 32 (26 Feb 2025):
- LA to sant Nirankari mission nework 30km
- Day 33 (27 Feb 2025):
- sant Nirankari mission to Buena Park Gurudwara 15km
- Day 34 (28 Feb 2025):
- Buena Park Gurudwara to Santa Ana 25km
- Day 35 (1 March 2025):
- Santa Ana to Newport Beach 25km
- Day 36 (2 March 2025):
- Newport Beach to Dana Point 40km
- Day 37 (3 March 2025):
- Dana Point to Carlsbad 52km
- Day 38 (4 March 2025):
- Carlsbad to Torrey Pines 35km
- Day 39 (5 March 2025):
- Torrey Pines to San Diego 25km
With Gratitude
Nitin Sonawane (Slowman Nitin )
Gandhi Peace Walker
Website – www.SlowManNitin.com
Email ID- NonviolencePlanet@gmail.com
Whatsapp Number – +44 7760916925
USA Number – +1 347 373 9092
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