In 2010, Shrestha started her modelling career at age 16 for Classic Diamond Jewelers. In 2012, she was featured in Sonam Tashi Gurung's music video for Birsana Sakinna.
In 2014, she competed in the Face of Diamond competition by Classic Diamond Jewelers, where she won the main title.[4][5]
In 2016, Shrestha participated in the Miss Nepal 2016 competition as contestant number 11. She won the titles for Best Evening Gown, Miss Photogenic and Miss Personality before taking the main title of Miss Nepal 2016.[6][7][8][9][10]