The Championship

Rules & Recognition

Everything you need to know about taking part in India's Young Travel Storytelling Championship 2026.

Important Dates

Last date for entry submission

15 August 2026

Winners will be announced by

30 August 2026

Guidelines

Open only to students of Grades 5 to 8 across participating regions.

Entries are individual — each student shares their own story.

Please share original work created by the student.

Stories should be inspired by a school trip (with Sprouts Edu Tours or any school-organised travel).

We love positive, thoughtful storytelling.

Entries can be a travel story, photography, video story, journal or creative travel expression — whichever feels right.

School registrations deadline: 31 July 2026.

Regional champions and category winners will be celebrated in August 2026.

Every winning category receives a trophy, certificate, recognition and a cash prize.

Every valid entry receives a Participation Certificate.

Selected stories may receive recognition and visibility through Times NIE and Sprouts Edu Tours platforms.

The judges' shortlist is final, but every story is read with care.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

Featured Tier

One champion will be recognised from each participating region — the standout young travel storyteller representing their state on the national stage.

Telangana

Champion