Kathmandu, Aug. 2 -- Deepmala Dhakal won the Miss Nepal World 2026 title at the grand finale held at The Plaza in Pulchowk, Lalitpur, on Saturday, where the event showcased this year's theme, 'Top of the World', a tribute to Nepal's mountainous heritage and the aspirations of contestants seeking to reach the global stage.

The night's emotional peak arrived with the crowning of Deepmala as Miss Nepal World 2026, Arya Nishaant as Miss Nepal International 2026 and Kashis Subba as Miss Nepal Cosmo 2026. Each crowning was met with confetti, cheers and thunderous applause.

Answering a query Deepmala said she was inspired by her mother, who competed in the first Miss Nepal competition held in 1994. The 24-year-old works as an investment strate...