Snehal Rawat was crowned Miss Universe Himachal Pradesh 2026 on the glitzy evening of June 11, 2026 at Bassi Palace in Hamirpur. Alongside winning that glittering crown, she also earned the rights to represent the state of Himachal Pradesh, at the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country – Miss Universe India, to take place on August 18, 2026 in Jaipur.
Snehal Rawat is a model from Himachal Pradesh who hails from Hatkoti and is currently based in Shimla. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science and stands at an impressive height of 5’10”. Fluent in English and Hindi, Snehal brings together a strong academic foundation with her growing journey in the world of modelling and pageantry.
Her journey towards pageantry began in 2024, when she took her first step towards her dream without formal guidance or anyone to teach her the intricacies of the field. Choosing to find her own way, she gradually learnt through experience and challenges, an experience that helped her develop leadership, inner strength and resilience. Starting from the ground up, Snehal's journey has been defined by her willingness to learn, adapt and grow with every step.
Beyond pageantry, Snehal has also represented Himachal Pradesh in volleyball at the national level, reflecting her competitive spirit, discipline and commitment to sport. Her journey reached a significant milestone in 2026 when she was crowned Miss Universe Himachal Pradesh 2026, earning her the opportunity to represent her state on the national stage as she made her way to the national finals of Miss Universe India 2026.
In the coming weeks, she will be seen walking down the stage at the most anticipated beauty pageant of the country – Miss Universe India. The competition is owned by one of the biggest beauty pageant organizations in the world – the Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd (popularly known as the Glamanand Group). The organization was established by its founder and president, Nikhil Anand in the year 2013 and gradually it became one of the leading beauty pageant producers in the world. At the conclusion of this year’s Miss Universe India competition, the reigning titleholder, Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan will crown her successor, who would later go onto represent India at the prestigious Miss Universe 2026 competition, scheduled to happen by end of this year in Puerto Rico.
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