INDIA'S YOUNG
TRAVEL STORYTELLING
CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
In partnership with Times NIE, Sprouts Edu Tours invites students to transform their most memorable school journeys into stories, photographs, videos and creative expressions that inspire others.
Participating Regions
The Championship
Who Can Participate?
Open to students who wish to share meaningful travel experiences through storytelling and creativity.
Travel Stories
Travel Photography
Travel Video Stories
Travel Journals
Creative Travel Expression
Participating Schools Across India
The Journey
How The Championship Works
From school registration to national recognition — a transparent, four-step journey.
Schools Apply for Participation
Schools submit their participation request for the Sprouts Young Travel Storytelling Championship 2026.
Sprouts Reviews & Confirms Schools
Each registration is reviewed by the Sprouts team to keep the championship credible and fair.
Students Share Their Stories
Approved schools unlock student submissions — stories, photography, video and creative expression.
Champions Celebrated Nationally
Regional champions and category winners are recognised in August 2026 by Sprouts Edu Tours & Times NIE.
For Students & Schools
Why Participate?
More than a competition — a chance to be heard, seen and celebrated as one of India's young travel storytellers.
Represent your school and region on a national stage
Share your travel experiences with a wider audience
Gain recognition from Sprouts Edu Tours & Times NIE
Showcase creativity through stories, photography and video
Inspire fellow students through your experiences
Become a recognised young travel storyteller
The Honours
Recognition & Awards
Celebrating exceptional travel stories, creativity and student voices — region by region, category by category.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
Featured TierTelangana
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Andhra Pradesh
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Tamil Nadu
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Karnataka
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Maharashtra
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Delhi NCR
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Chandigarh & Tricity
Champion
Trophy • Certificate • Recognition
Category Awards
Best Travel Story
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionBest Travel Photographer
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionBest Creativity
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionMost Inspiring Story
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionBest School Participation
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionRadio Mirchi Special
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionSprouts Special Recognition
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionParticipation Certificate
Trophy • Certificate • RecognitionThe Reach
Where Could Your Story Be Seen?
The best stories deserve to be seen. Selected entries may receive recognition and visibility through participating media and educational networks.
Times NIE
India's premier student newspaper
Sprouts Edu Tours Platforms
Our website & social channels
Participating School Networks
Reaching schools nationwide
Digital Showcases
Featured online for the country to see
Winner Recognition Ceremonies
Awards moments worth remembering
🏆 Celebrating India's Young Travel Storytellers
Regional champions and category winners will be announced in August 2026.
Winning stories, photographs and videos will receive recognition, prizes and visibility through Sprouts Edu Tours and Times NIE — turning travel memories into journeys others can learn from.
The Philosophy
Travel Changes The Way We Learn
Some lessons are learnt in classrooms. Others are discovered through journeys, experiences, cultures, conversations and exploration. This championship celebrates the stories that emerge from those journeys.
"Travel taught me more in two weeks than a whole textbook ever could. The Championship gave me a stage to share those stories."
Aanya, Grade 8
Student
"Watching my child write about her trip — the people, the food, the smells — was the proudest learning moment we've had as a family."
Mrs. R. Iyer
Parent
"Our students returned from their tour transformed. This championship gives that transformation a voice and a national audience."
Mr. S. Mehta, Principal
Educator