Ishani Shrestha was crowned as Miss Nepal 2013 in a glittering grand finale of the beauty pageant organised at Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi in the Capital on Wednesday evening.
Twenty-one-year old Shrestha, selected from 17 finalists, was crowned by Miss Nepal 2012 Shristi Shrestha.
Miss Shrestha, a student of dentistry, has interests in dance art and travel.
Likewise, Shritishma Shah was announced as the Second Runner up while Rojisha Shahi was crowned as Miss Nepal Earth and First Runner up.
Along with the crown, Shrestha was awarded a cash prize of Rs 50, 000. She will represent Nepal in the upcoming Miss World Pageant. Shai received a cash prize of Rs 35,000, while Shah received Rs 25,000.
Winners of other categories:
Miss Photogenic: Shritisma Shah
Miss Best Walk: Ishani Shrestha
Miss Punctuality: Meghna Shrestha
Miss Talent: Sipora Gurung
Miss Personality: Shamikshya Shrestha
Miss Bubbly: Asmita Sitaula
Miss Beautiful: Riju Shrestha
Miss Beautiful: Riju Shrestha
