Kathmandu:

After the selection of the final 19 contestants to vie for the coveted crown of Dabur Vatika Miss Nepal 2007, the bevy of beauties were taken on a visit to Bal Mandir on March 4. As much as the contestants seemed thrilled at the prospect of a tête-à-tête with the little toddlers, the children were equally excited to meet the beauties and get their telephone numbers.

The contestants were also briefed about the funding of the orphanage, adopting procedures and about the safety and living conditions of children.

Miss Nepal 2007 will be crowned on April 7, and the pageant is organised by the Hidden Treasure, sponsored by Dabur Vatika, with Annapurna Post as the official print media.