Ashma Kumari KC was crowned Miss Nepal World 2024, outshining 25 other contestants at the prestigious event held at the Godavari Sunrise Convention Center in Lalitpur. Sumana KC claimed the Miss Nepal Earth title, while Karuna Rawat was honored with the Miss Nepal International crown.

The pageant, organized by The Hidden Treasure (THT), which has been managing Miss Nepal since 1994, also recognized 13 additional titleholders this year. Dikshya Awasthi was awarded The Kathmandu Post Miss Intellectual, and Anjana Pun won both Miss Popular Choice and Miss DHI. Other winners included Urja Newa as Miss Fitness Queen, Simrika Manandhar as Miss Healthy Skin, and Saira Khadka as Vatsalya Miss Visionary. Preravita Swar earned the Miss Confident title, Ambika Rana was named Miss Green Visionary, Shraddha Suman Silwal won Miss Photogenic, and Kimti Shrestha was crowned Miss Talent.

Ashma Kumari KC, a 26-year-old graduate in Social Work, also secured the Face of the Year title. In her final answer, she passionately addressed climate change, stressing the urgency to “act now” and encouraging everyone to take personal responsibility for environmental protection.

Sumana KC, a 25-year-old Dental Surgery graduate, was awarded the Beauty with a Purpose and Miss Hygiene titles. Sumana KC emphasized the urgent need to address climate change, calling for immediate action and sustainable practices to combat environmental degradation in her final answer.

 Karuna Rawat, a 25-year-old Nursing graduate, emphasized sustainable practices, including the adoption of electric vehicles and reducing carbon emissions and deforestation, to mitigate global warming.

The contestants dazzled in stunning gowns designed by Manish Rai, with additional styling contributions from Aastha Bhandari and Blackbox Studio. The official opening dresses were designed by Aastha Bhandari and Manish Rai, while cocktail dresses were created by Mohit Sinha, Manish Rai, and Sonalika Kansakar. The National dress round featured designs from Blackbox Studio.

The event was judged by an esteemed panel of 11 experts, including former Miss Nepal winners, a national cricket player, and actors. The evening also featured musical performances by the group Sursudha and a dance performance by Alize and her group.

In addition to the crowning of the 2024 winners, it was announced that Miss Nepal World 2023, Srichchha Pradhan, will represent Nepal at Miss World 2024 later this year.