The team behind Solo Woman Travel Challenge are back and this time they are presenting the Solo Travel Award, open for everyone! NepaliTravellers, a lively travel community created by and for Nepalis eat, live and breathe travel. This year, two lucky winners will receive the Solo Travel Award and prizes worth Nrs 2 Lakhs! The NepaliTravellers team have been promoting travel for a good number of years through digital media content, events such as travellers meet up at the Nextdoor Hostel in Kupondol and travel grants via Solo Woman Travel Challenge.
The award is open to anyone 18 or older, with a Nepali citizenship. They must have done their travel between the period of 1st August 2023 and 30th May 2024. It is highly encouraged that you read, view the video and ask plenty of questions before applying for the award. They’re not looking for the person with the best video skills – it’s about storytelling and that can be done in non-video format too. So, don’t worry if you don’t have drone shots to support your application.
The selection process involves an application online as mentioned followed by two rounds of interviews and a final round where two winners are selected by the combination of jury and audience voting. NepaliTravellers aim to announce the winners of the Solo Travel Award around July 2024 (date to be confirmed).
Being a solo traveller myself, I am very happy to promote the Solo Travel Award! My recent solo treks to Panch Pokhari and Annapurna Base Camp have been incredibly memorable. From my one year of living in Nepal so far, I recognise that solo travel will help more of us foster an independent spirit, develop our planning skills, using our initiative and polishing our communication skills. These skills are highly necessary whether in Nepal or overseas, personally or professionally. Solo travel has provided me a space to reflect, focus and be still whilst enjoying the natural surroundings and I think more would benefit with this connection to oneself every now and again! So, go on a SOLO TRAVEL and apply for this years Solo Travel Award!
What is a Solo Travel Award?
Solo Travel Award 2024 is a recognition provided to two Nepali Travellers who personify the courage and humility required to take on solo travel journeys that require openness to learn and willingness to be challenged. This award celebrates the remarkable experiences and accomplishments of those passionate travellers who choose to explore the world on their own terms
Why Solo Travel Award?
Nepali society in general has hardly been introduced to travel for leisure or for the sense of adventure in itself. For the longest time, we have moved mostly for work and careers. In recent years, we have witnessed a change in that culture. Nepali people are now willing to spend money, invest energy and go against the norms, in order to pursue their inner sense of freedom.
That’s when NepaliTravellers came up with the award. A recognition to those who take chances. This award is to boost the confidence in travellers to go further and make their travels more meaningful. This award intends to shape them into storytellers and have the people recognize and respect how they travel.
Selection Criteria
- Duration of travel
- Budget of travel
- Nature of travel
- Uniqueness of the experiences
- Impact of travel
- Storytelling abilities
- Choice of destination
