India is hosting the 71st edition of the Miss World 2023 pageant, to be held later this year.

India, which has won the prestigious title six times, is hosting the pageant after nearly three decades. The last time the country hosted the event was back in 1996

The reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland is on a visit to Srinagar city along with many other beauty pageant winners. 

A pre-event to the Miss World 2023 was held in Srinagar, where along with the Miss World, many beauty queens like Miss World Caribbean, Emmy Pena; Miss World America, Shree Saini; Miss World India, Sini Shetty; Miss World England, Jessica Gagen; Miss Asia, Pricilia Carla Saputri Yules attended.

The Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization, Julia Eric Morley was also present. 

A tour of Srinagar city, including the world-famous Dal Lake, was organised for the beauty queens.

The Department of Tourism took the models on Shikara Rides.

“I love Kashmir and they are doing an incredible job. I would love the entire world to see it. I cannot wait for other contestants to come here and see this place. I hope they will bring them here as well and I hope they will enjoy this experience. India has so many beautiful places, India is very diverse and every time I come here there is something new that I experience. Every state has so much to offer and is extremely hospitable,” said Karolina Bielawska, Miss World.