The Nepal Weekly 
November 4, 2025
Miss Universe Nepal 2025, Sanya Adhikari has left for Thailand to represent Nepal at the 74th Miss Universe pageant. At the Tribhuvan International Airport, she received a warm send-off from Sangeeta Puri, the National Director of Miss Universe Nepal, along with the organizing team and family members. There were smiles, blessings, and of course, plenty of cheers as she waved goodbye before boarding on the aircraft.
Miss Universe, a prestigious beauty pageant, is all set to take place this month in Thailand, a country known for its rich culture, stunning hospitality, and passion for pageantry. This will be the fourth time Thailand is hosting the Miss Universe pageant.
In total 119 contestants from around the world are competing for the coveted Miss Universe crown. And this year, Saudi Arabia is participating for the first time at Miss Universe Pageant.
The grand finale of the pageant is scheduled on November 21 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. Nonthaburi is a province in Central Thailand located northwest of Bangkok.
Before the grand finale on November 19, contestants will enthrall audiences in the National Costume Show, and Preliminary Competition with dramatic gowns, powerful walks, and cultural pride on full display.
Sanya, who won the Miss Universe Nepal 2025 title at the Royal Tulip Hotel in Lalitpur, also earned a cash prize of Rs. 200,000 besides other various luxury gifts. Since then, she is been preparing from fitness and walk training to communication workshops to make Nepal shine on the global stage. The Miss Universe Nepal pageant, organized by Global Glamour Ventures, has been giving Nepali women a global platform to showcase their confidence, voice, and vision for change.
