August 31, 2025

Luna Luitel Crowned Miss Nepal World 2025

Photo Courtesy: The Hidden Treasure

Kathmandu – The crown of Miss Nepal World 2025 has a new bearer. On Saturday evening, 26-year-old Luna Luitel claimed the prestigious title at the glittering finale of the 31st edition of the national pageant, organized by The Hidden Treasure.

Luitel, who studied nursing in Australia and is currently pursuing her postgraduate degree in Public Health at the University of Sydney, rose above 25 contestants to secure the crown. She was crowned by her predecessor, Miss Nepal World 2024 Ashma Kumari KC, in a grand ceremony filled with glamour, performances, and celebration.

The competition was fierce, with Dipshikha Nepal named first runner-up and crowned Miss Nepal Cosmo 2025. Urusha Bhandari secured second runner-up and took home the title of Miss Nepal International 2025, while Sony Ghale was announced as Miss Nepal Earth 2025.

Alongside the main titles, a range of subtitles recognized the diverse talents and attributes of the participants. Some of the highlights included:

Pragya Kshetri – Miss Confident
Urusha Bhandari – Miss Timeless Elegance & Real Miss Popular Choice
Saichhya Thapa – Miss Beautiful Hair
Aarti Thapa – Miss Healthy Skin
Jagdishwari Shah – Miss Green Visionary
Priyanka Thapa – Miss Pristine
Smriti Shrestha – Miss Photogenic & Pharmacy Face of the Year
Srushti Tamang – Miss Beauty with a Purpose
Shruti Maharjan – The Kathmandu Post Miss Intellectual
Nilima Pandey – Yeti Woman with Wings
Dipshikha Nepal – Miss Empowered Choice
Luna Luitel – Miss DHI

The evening unfolded with a top 12 round, followed by a series of question-and-answer sessions that tested the contestants’ confidence and intellect. In the final round, the top four, Luitel, Bhandari, Ghale, and Nepal, were all asked to share their perspectives on how beauty pageants can change public perceptions.

The judging panel brought together leading personalities, including former Miss Nepal World Shrinkhala Khatiwada, actress Anna Sharma, fashion designer Manish Rai, and other prominent names from the arts, media, and business sectors.

For Luitel, the win was not her first brush with the limelight. She had previously been the first runner-up at Miss Teen 2015, and her journey since then reflects her motto of “Learn, Earn, and Return.” Speaking after her crowning, she expressed her desire to use her platform to champion social causes and inspire young women.

With this victory, Luna Luitel now takes on the responsibility of representing Nepal on the global stage, while also carrying forward the legacy of a pageant that has shaped the country’s cultural and social identity for more than three decades.

Representation of Winners in International Pageants

Miss Nepal World: Luna Luitel, 73^rdMiss World